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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2016
House votes to kill DOL fiduciary rule

But Republicans failed to garner the bipartisan support necessary in both the House and Senate to override a threatened Obama veto.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morningstar expands access to ESG fund scores for socially conscious investors
ESG MAR 06, 2016
Morningstar expands access to ESG fund scores for socially conscious investors

Investors can see how funds rate when it comes to sustainability factors. But public access could mean more pressure and focus on ESG issues from clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Some dividend-loving funds hit new highs
ETFS MAR 06, 2016
Some dividend-loving funds hit new highs

The average stock fund investor is still sitting on losses since the market's May 2015 peak. But many funds that invest like your grandparents have already climbed out of the hole.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2016
Steer clear of politics with clients

Best business strategy is to try and stay as apolitical as possible in client interactions and public communications

By MFXFeeder
Why the Social Security file-and-suspend strategy isn't for everyone
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2016
Why the Social Security file-and-suspend strategy isn't for everyone

Just because you are eligible, doesn't mean this claiming strategy is right for you.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra wants to ease membership application process, while still protecting investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 04, 2016
Finra wants to ease membership application process, while still protecting investors

New report details proposed changes in rules and material it requires from broker-dealers.

By Liz Skinner
Where Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and the candidates stand on Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2016
Where Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and the candidates stand on Social Security

Next president should tackle retirement program reform.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Oil stocks ride a short squeeze to record gains
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2016
Oil stocks ride a short squeeze to record gains

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> How an epic short squeeze propelled some oil stocks to record weekly gains.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH MAR 04, 2016
What the Apple-FBI feud means for financial advisers and privacy rights

What happens with the tech giant could have ripple effects for financial services. Regulators potentially may get stricter in investigations of brokers.

By Alessandra Malito
U.S. stocks advance amid 3-week rally after mixed jobs report
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 04, 2016
U.S. stocks advance amid 3-week rally after mixed jobs report

Economy adds more jobs than forecast, earnings lose traction

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 04, 2016
Fund affiliated with Nick Schorsch and late Aubrey McClendon is paying back investors

After failing to hit its $2 billion target, oil and natural gas fund is liquidating, according to a source.

By Christine Idzelis
EQUITIES MAR 04, 2016
Gold's near-term future looks bright

Investors are piling in to gold funds, ETFs

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME MAR 04, 2016
What happens if the Fed goes negative?

The most obvious victims of a negative-rate environment are savers and retirees

By MFXFeeder
Not just the DOL: Retirement plan advisers must prepare for increased SEC scrutiny
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2016
Not just the DOL: Retirement plan advisers must prepare for increased SEC scrutiny

SEC now digging into rollover advice, other aspects of conflicts relating to retirement accounts

By Blaine F. Aikin
Once unheard of, negative interest rates emerge as a viable Fed tool
FIXED INCOME MAR 04, 2016
Once unheard of, negative interest rates emerge as a viable Fed tool

Savers and retirees would suffer the most

By Jeff Benjamin
Best junk bond manager of decade says recession fears overdone
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 03, 2016
Best junk bond manager of decade says recession fears overdone

Fidelity's Mark Notkin sees mid-to-high single-digit returns for 2016

By Bloomberg
Value stocks poised to take the lead from growth investing
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 03, 2016
Value stocks poised to take the lead from growth investing

A looming earnings recession favors utilities, staples, dividend-payers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial advisers, analysts shrug off recession fears
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2016
Financial advisers, analysts shrug off recession fears

Meager economic growth and political fear-mongering aside, financial advisers shouldn't be overly concerned about the threat of a U.S. recession.

By Jeff Benjamin
For survivor benefits, timing is everything under new Social Security rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2016
For survivor benefits, timing is everything under new Social Security rules

The Social Security Administration's file-and-suspend guidance injects some confusion regarding the choice between survivor and retirement benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisers challenged to keep polarized election rhetoric out of client discussions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 03, 2016
Advisers challenged to keep polarized election rhetoric out of client discussions

Mitigating political passions in meetings &#8212; whether for Trump or Sanders or anyone in between &#8212; can mean letting clients rage.

By Liz Skinner