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OPINION FEB 16, 2014
A thaw in Washington?

Any hope that Congress is putting partisan squabbles aside to move the country forward on important issues needs to be confirmed with solid proof.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 16, 2014
Finra comes in from out of the cold

The snowstorm that walloped most of the East Coast last week did not deter Finra's board from meeting in New York and moving on important investor issues.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2014
This retirement expert got death threats for her policy reform ideas

The New School's Teresa Ghilarducci weighs in on mandated savings, risk aversion and avoiding fees.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2014
Ways you're leaving money on the table

Conquering your inertia is the first step to big savings, plus other must-reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
RIAS FEB 14, 2014
Client's got stars in his eyes? Insist on a prenup

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2014
Fed chief Yellen sees few risks to divert from QE tapering

Says surprised by reports of weaker job growth, wants to see more data.

By Gregory Crawford
OPINION FEB 14, 2014
Advisers star in 'Practice Makeover' video series

Coaches and experts help tackle problems making business — and life — a tough slog

By Robert Sofia
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2014
Schwab debuts all-ETF 401(k) platform

Through the new innovation, participants can expect to see fund expenses at about 10 basis points or less

By Darla Mercado
OPINION FEB 14, 2014
Helping clients in times of grief

Working with clients during these challenging times requires special sensitivity

By Robert Sofia
OPINION FEB 14, 2014
Adapt or die: 5 ways advisers must embrace change

Reasons for a company's failure are complex, but underlying them often is a basic refusal to embrace critical changes in technology and consumer preferences

By Robert Sofia
RIAS FEB 14, 2014
Schwab to give unhappy clients a fee refund

Certain clients will be entitled to get back a quarter's program fees.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2014
$1B cost to harmonize adviser-broker rules would land on clients, Schwab's Bernie Clark says

Harmonizing regulations that pertain to investment advisers and brokers would add $1 billion in expenses to registered investment advisers without any real benefit to clients, Schwab's Bernie Clark said at the Schwab Impact Conference in Washington D.C.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2014
Finra faces discrimination suit from fired manager

Jill Wile said she was retaliated against and terminated for making discrimination claims against her boss.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving estate outright to his partner, star stuck her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Michael Jackson vs. IRS: Thriller battle over estate value

For the rich and famous, careful planning needed to keep the value of image out of Tax Man's clutches

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Gen X needs advisers to help them ride the coming wave

Hit hard by recession, the population continues to lack confidence in investments.

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Think cash flow, health care for your retirement

New book offers strategies to boost income and trim risk in the golden years

By CODONNELL
ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2014
Bad Apple: REITs fined $1.5 million for disclosure violations

CEO and COO also ordered to pay $175,000 in penalties .

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES FEB 13, 2014
Bill Gross compares Chinese economy to 'mystery meat'

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>The Bond King: China's a big risk. Plus: JPMorgan goes on a settlement binge, finance industry tells investors to stay calm, Obama administration catches a CBO boomerang, and some healthy balance sheets for the New Year.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2014
Finra moves to allow arbitrators to call for enforcement midcase

Finra has proposed a rule that could give arbitrators more authority in referring cases for disciplinary action.

By Mason Braswell