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Three GOP senators co-sponsor resolution to kill DOL fiduciary rule
RIA NEWS APR 15, 2016
Three GOP senators co-sponsor resolution to kill DOL fiduciary rule

Three GOP senators co-sponsor a resolution to kill the regulation, though it's seen as symbolic, as President Obama would surely veto the measure if it passed.

By Christine Idzelis
Watch out, boomers, here comes 70 and those RMDs
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2016
Watch out, boomers, here comes 70 and those RMDs

Mandatory payouts from savings plans may trigger new taxes.

By Bloomberg
Longevity can be an asset in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2016
Longevity can be an asset in retirement

Unprecedented surge in older Americans could be a boon to charities, nonprofits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Traditional or Roth 401(k): How to choose
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
Traditional or Roth 401(k): How to choose

Deciding between a traditional and Roth 401(k) is essentially a bet on how your future income tax rates will compare to their current rate.

By Tim Steffen
What does 'best interest' mean anyway? Texas Tech seeks more clarity on DOL fiduciary rule for advisers
RIA NEWS APR 14, 2016
What does 'best interest' mean anyway? Texas Tech seeks more clarity on DOL fiduciary rule for advisers

A professor formed an initiative to define the term and help advisers understand the DOL's fiduciary rule.

By Christine Idzelis
Steven Cohen gets back to managing money
ALTERNATIVES APR 14, 2016
Steven Cohen gets back to managing money

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The dust around SAC Capital has settled enough so that Steven Cohen has a new entry point into the asset management business.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
Homeownership no longer pays at tax time

The tax benefits of homeownership has been elusive for typical buyers since mortgage rates started tumbling in 2008.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
What Americans really pay in taxes

Are you paying your &quot;fair share&quot; in taxes? See how your tax burden stacks up against other taxpayers.

By Bloomberg
Wirehouses seen winning in DOL's final fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
Wirehouses seen winning in DOL's final fiduciary rule

Brokers may continue selling higher-cost proprietary products if they meet certain conditions.

By Christine Idzelis
Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend

Remaining claiming strategy offers eight more years of creative options for some retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend

Remaining claiming strategy offers eight more years of creative options for some clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Ready or not, Social Security claiming rules are about to change
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Ready or not, Social Security claiming rules are about to change

Claiming rules regarding the popular file and suspend strategy will be overhauled on April 30.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
The file and suspend countdown

Ready or not, Social Security claiming rules change on April 30.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Morningstar offers office software on iPad app
FINTECH APR 13, 2016
Morningstar offers office software on iPad app

Now advisers can easily view client information and investment data anywhere any time.

By Sheryl Rowling
Avoid local Social Security offices and file for benefits online
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Avoid local Social Security offices and file for benefits online

As confusion over filing rules continues, some complaints about false information emerge.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RCS Capital, Cetera and Lightyear reach settlement over executive poaching
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 13, 2016
RCS Capital, Cetera and Lightyear reach settlement over executive poaching

Firm agreed to leave more than 40 senior staffers alone until September or until RCS Capital's bankruptcy plan becomes effective.

By Bruce Kelly
China's Huatai Securities acquires tech provider AssetMark
FINTECH APR 12, 2016
China's Huatai Securities acquires tech provider AssetMark

By Alessandra Malito
RIAs expect to make some changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule
RIA NEWS APR 12, 2016
RIAs expect to make some changes to comply with DOL fiduciary rule

They will need to marginally modify their policies and procedures, adjust client agreements and other documents, as well as provide additional client disclosures.

By Liz Skinner
How AARP helped Obama thwart Wall Street on DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2016
How AARP helped Obama thwart Wall Street on DOL fiduciary rule

Emails show collaboration on strategy and event planning between the powerful lobby, the administration and Labor Department.

By Bloomberg
How will the DOL enforce its fiduciary rule?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2016
How will the DOL enforce its fiduciary rule?

Changes will be felt most markedly in the retail market, where investors will serve as their own enforcement agents.

By Greg Iacurci