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NEWS EQUITIES FEB 21, 2014
In taper move, Fed inspires confidence in stock and bond investors

Modest $10 billion cut plus reaffirmation of zero-interest rate policy puts nervous investors at ease.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2014
Is gold still an attractive investment?

Last week's string of positive U.S. economic data is once again drawing attention to the direction of gold prices. What will trigger the precious metal's next valuation move?

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FINTECH FEB 20, 2014
Online brokerage Motif introduces flat fees for advisers

Silicon Valley startup also raises $35 million in funding from venture group.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Rate-of-return analysis shows value of delaying Social Security

Here's how higher-earning spouses should maximize benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2014
SEC says investors need to know more about fees

Seemingly small or hidden fees can cause a big dent in portfolios over the long term, regulator warns

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Should you carry a mortgage into retirement?

A new tool can help resolve an age-old debate

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2014
Schwab aims to help breakaways skip IBDs on path to independence

Broker-dealers are no longer considered a necessary step on the road to RIA, says Bernard Clark, head of the adviser services division at Charles Schwab.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Michael Jackson vs. IRS: Thriller battle over value of the estate

For rich and famous clients (like the late Michael Jackson), careful planning is needed to keep the Tax Man from plundering the estate.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2014
SEC zeroes in on brokers with high rollover batting averages

Commission and Finra are concerned that brokers are steering investors into higher-fee accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 20, 2014
Emerging-markets selloff sparks global concerns

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Emerging market selloff raises contagion fears. Plus: Short-selling starts to make sense, Bill Gross plans to work till he's 109, Obamacare triggers downgrade of health insurers, economists bicker over minimum wage laws, and tricks of debt-free Americans.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2014
Fidelity president O'Hanley to leave in February

In note to employees, Abby Johnson says money management unit 'performing well.'

By James Comtois
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2014
Buy your way toward higher assets under management

Acquiring clients can be a winning growth strategy, particularly for young advisers.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2014
7 business-building lessons advisers can learn from Amazon

Amazon went from nothing to $150 billion in market cap in just 20 years. What can you learn from its success and apply to your own firm?

By Steve Sanduski
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 20, 2014
Morgan Stanley tweaks compensation plan

Morgan Stanley will reduce payouts to low-performing experienced brokers, expand awards for hitting performance targets and enhance bonuses for increasing lending, according to details of the plan confirmed by <i>InvestmentNews</i>.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Advisers missing opportunity as Gen Xers short on life insurance

Gap between what they have and what they need closing in on $450,000.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2014
Don't be fooled by companies beating estimates

Hedge-fund titan says market rally has been fueled by conditions that are difficult to sustain

By Matt Ackermann
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Mitigating Medicare costs

By lkonish
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2014
Reducing the costs (and hassles) of expense reporting

Few things are more deflating than coming back from a very productive trip and having to fill out expense reports, but with Finra cracking down it is essential to find the right tools to protect you and your business.

By amurguia
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 19, 2014
What's next for Nicholas Schorsch and RCS Capital?

In the wake of back-to-back deals, the industry is curious about what the REIT czar will buy next.

By Andrew Leigh
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 18, 2014
Breakfast with Benjamin: Obama's budget blueprint

Today: Who will be happy with Obama's budget blueprint? Plus, a contrarian idea for stocks, tapering already, gold, GMATs and g-forces.

By Jeff Benjamin