Plus the rest of Tuesday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Daniel Thibeault's missteps make the case for due diligence, U.S. economy magically defies gravity among global economies, and tax strategies that it isn't too late to employ
Six years into the bull market, losses booked from the financial crisis have all been used up.
The FBI accused GL Capital Partners CEO Daniel Thibeault of creating fictitious loans to divert millions in assets to business accounts.
New report says benefits of exchange-traded funds don't make sense when nestled within the tax-advantaged 529 plans.
Boon for MLPs, and a boost for holiday sales
Regulators alarmed at lack of knowledge brokers demonstrate about the products they're selling.
Europe is a focus while selective emerging markets show promise, Templeton Global Equity strategists say.
Lack of wage growth stoking fears of disinflation while Fed prepares to lift interest rates
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Tax hikes for the rich? Plus: European central bankers load up for their own quantitative easing, Russia is fading fast, and Switzerland has another trick up its sleeve.
Case serves as a reminder that advisers need to plan for events in which a beneficiary becomes unable to inherit.
What the U.S. energy boom has given, the U.S. energy boom is about to take away if oil prices stay at or below current levels, according to DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Gundlach.
As recovery reaches another phase, stocks remain poised to benefit from improving growth trends.
Decision affects American Realty Capital brand, but not Cole
When the president delivers his State of the Union address tonight, he will make proposals that could change the basic assumptions advisers rely on for wealthy clients. <i>(See also: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20141231/FREE/123109998/PH" target="_blank">13 crucial state tax changes</a>.)</i>
Accountants still see cause for worry with additional costs and paperwork tied to the Affordable Care Act.
Reward in the offing for investors who stick to their guns, keep an eye on liquidity, remain vigilant on credit quality.
From barely registering to an integral component
Hedge fund manager Dalio says deflationary circumstances is encouraging people to keep cash under their mattresses.
Supreme Court is reviewing a decision on the responsibility of plans to continually watch costs
Financial advisers who found ways to mute the effect of the surging U.S. dollar on clients' foreign investments weathered the last year well. Those who didn't suffered.