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Inclusion in new Pimco funds is a coup for Vanguard
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 21, 2015
Inclusion in new Pimco funds is a coup for Vanguard

Bond giant's latest target date funds invest heavily in the low-cost firm's ETFs.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Tim Geithner spills the beans on how he navigated the financial crisis
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 21, 2015
Tim Geithner spills the beans on how he navigated the financial crisis

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner spills the beans on how he navigated the financial crisis.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2015
A perfect ETF?

A Vanguard fund is exactly tracking its benchmark, meaning that, momentarily, it's free for investors.

By Bloomberg
How portfolio diversification can help deliver more income to clients
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 21, 2015
How portfolio diversification can help deliver more income to clients

Customized trade-offs between volatility and income benefits can help clients meet a variety of investment goals.

By Thomas Hoops
NEWS FINTECH MAY 21, 2015
3 due diligence steps advisers should take to avoid costly technology mistakes

Slow down the tech selection process to thoroughly consider how new technology will work with and for your firm.

By Neal Quon
Too many options for CRMs?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2015
Too many options for CRMs?

The client relationship management software could be considered one of the most important tools for financial advisers, acting as a jumping off point for advisers throughout the day, but in research released by Forrester Research, there may be too many options.

By lkonish
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule in crosshairs of new spending bill

House measure would forbid Labor Department from spending any funds to finalize or implement the rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement plan advisers' golden opportunity: IRS restatement requirements
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Retirement plan advisers' golden opportunity: IRS restatement requirements

This could be the perfect opportunity for plan advisers to connect with employers to review the effectiveness of their retirement plans.

By E. Thomas Foster, Jr.
The $12.4 million Social Security error
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
The $12.4 million Social Security error

Agency overpays spousal benefits to some public employees, underpays others.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Latest twist on retirement income hits the market
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Latest twist on retirement income hits the market

How much are you risk are you willing to take on for the promise of a predictable monthly check in retirement?

By Bloomberg
Billionaire activist investor says Apple worth 86% more than share price
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2015
Billionaire activist investor says Apple worth 86% more than share price

Carl Icahn, who is urging the company to increase its buyback, says the maker of iPhones and iPads is poised to dominate in TVs and cars, too.

By Bloomberg
Saving for retirement should be advisers' top priority: Wharton's Marston
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Saving for retirement should be advisers' top priority: Wharton's Marston

Finance prof says advisers not getting message of the value of delaying Social Security until 66 across to clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Supreme Court hands down decision in key 401(k) lawsuit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Supreme Court hands down decision in key 401(k) lawsuit

Message to advisers: Mind recommended fund lineups, review plan sponsor contracts.

By Darla Mercado
Global bond market selloff is now described as 'violent'
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS MAY 20, 2015
Global bond market selloff is now described as 'violent'

Plus: Currency traders become the new yield producers, building a global portfolio, and what Yogi Berra might say about today's financial markets

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 20, 2015
DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach says Fed rate hike on hold

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Renowned bond manager says lack of wage inflation will keep the Federal Reserve from lifting interest rates this year. But when it does, avoid junk bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers like Rubio tax plan's simplicity, but shudder at details
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2015
Advisers like Rubio tax plan's simplicity, but shudder at details

Plan would cut almost all tax deductions, but also would eliminate taxes on estates and capital gains, dividends.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Raymond James bolsters indexed annuities and life wholesaling with acquisition
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2015
Raymond James bolsters indexed annuities and life wholesaling with acquisition

Deal with insurance marketer Producers Choice is expected to give the broker-dealer greater control over the way annuities are wholesaled to its advisers.

By Darla Mercado
Lesson from presidential hopeful Rubio: Don't cash out your 401(K)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2015
Lesson from presidential hopeful Rubio: Don't cash out your 401(K)

By withdrawing the retirement money early, the politician will have to pay a 10% penalty as well as regular income taxes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
George Soros pitches a currency move to prevent a third world war
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 19, 2015
George Soros pitches a currency move to prevent a third world war

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The billionaire investor is calling on the United States to allow China's currency to join the International Monetary Fund's basket of currencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers blanch at Rubio cashing out 401(K)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2015
Advisers blanch at Rubio cashing out 401(K)

Though most say it is never a good idea to take early distributions, the presidential hopeful should be in a better position than most to recover.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.