Retirement has become a goal for the uninspired. When it comes to retirement planning, practice management expert Wayne Badorf and chief portfolio strategist Brian Jacobsen, both with Wells Fargo Asset Management, say it's time for the financial advice industry to wake up and smell the roses … and help their clients do the same.
Did Janet Yellen affect global markets? Better believe it. Also, four U.S. banks get cut by Moody's, some big names load up on gold and yes, there's an ETF with a chunk of Twitter. From <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin, who adds a Turkey Day preview.
Small businesses raising money by selling shares over the Internet wouldn't have to verify that their backers comply with individual investment limits under a U.S. regulatory proposal set for a vote as soon as next week.
Chairman Mary Jo White said the agency will review corporate disclosure rules to root out requirements that may be causing “information overload” for investors.
IAA report finds number of SEC-registered investment advisers up only slightly.
Investors enjoy big rally with few shocks &ndash; but drama ahead
This year has been great for stocks — far better than most investment gurus predicted. In fact, if the S&P 500 finishes the year about where it's been recently, it could be among the top 15 years for performance since 1928. So what will 2014 bring? Time to talk with your clients.
Plus: How-to for advisers going solo, global investors bail on Obama, deflating market bubble babble
The latest wrinkle in the fight to preserve existing tax advantages for charitable giving comes one month after a political standoff led to a 16-day government shutdown. Congress has restarted discussions about a long-term deal on debt.
Hedge fund manager John Paulson maintained his position in the SPDR Gold Trust as the metal rebounded recently but his gold fund is down 62% so far this year. George Soros bought a stake in the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF. Different strokes.
Despite the drop in the price of gold this year, accomodative central bank policies and even the run-up in stocks bode well for the commodity. And don't forget the gold mining companies.
How to avoid getting black and blue on Black Friday, plus no discount on retail stocks, Dr. Doom's housing bubble theory, and a gift guide for the Wall Street wonk on your list. Expertly curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.
As retail investors continue to jump on the stock market bandwagon to join the strongest rally since 2009, more and more active portfolio managers are unabashedly seeking shelter in cash.
Financial advisers are poised to buy bonds for clients before the end of the year even though the outlook for stocks is far brighter
Mary Beth Franklin explains how to undo a Social Security claiming decision when it turns out all wrong. Or, if you see something, say something.
As retail investors continue to jump on the stock market bandwagon, a growing list of professional portfolio managers are unabashedly seeking shelter in large piles of cash
A bitcoin exchange, citing banking and regulatory uncertainty, has suspended trading. But that's not the end of the story as the company sees a silver lining.
Plan to launch exchange-traded trust that invests in the digital currency; next Facebook?
