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INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 18, 2014
Emerging markets bloodbath highlights up-and-comer ETFs

$10 billion has flowed out of emerging markets, but here are some ETFs that have taken in money

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES FEB 18, 2014
Gold rides high on the taper effect

<i>Friday's menu:</i> Gold rides high on the taper effect, playing smart defense with a wide-moat ETF, blaming cold weather in February, stirring the income inequality pot, why you should complete your LinkedIn profile, and the SEC shows some love.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS FEB 18, 2014
WJB Capital executives charged in scheme to prop up firm

Three former WJB Capital Group Inc. executives were charged with defrauding investors of more than $11 million in a bid to prop up the now-defunct broker-dealer. The trio pleaded not guilty.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2014
You can thank or blame Richard Stanger for writing 401(k)

Richard Stanger was a primary author of a little-noticed piece of a 1978 tax law, an 869-word insert that was lost in the political heat of the time.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2014
Sen. Harkin pushes privately run retirement plan

Plan would supplement pensions and 401(k)s, and would aim to provide lifetime income

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2014
Obama unveils savings proposal for workers lacking 401(k)

New initiative aimed at boosting retirement savings for middle- and low-income workers

By lkonish
BROKER DEALERS FEB 18, 2014
Is LPL Financial a $60 stock?

Shares of LPL Financial rallied more than 60% last year and is bucking the broad market trend so far in 2014. At least one analyst has a $60 target. Is that realistic?

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 17, 2014
Hard work undone by election year politics

The departure of Sen. Max Baucus as Senate Finance Committee chairman has set back efforts to achieve comprehensive tax reform.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2014
Warning signs you're at risk of an audit

Earnings above a certain threshold, charitable donations or business deductions may all be red flags

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2014
Face the new retirement reality

In today's world, the golden years are less a matter of set dates and dollars, and more a blend of work and play.

By Wayne Badorf and Brian Jacobsen
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
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
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2014
Consider new uses of reverse mortgages for clients

Bolstered by the research of some leading financial advisers and new rules from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, reverse-mortgage lenders hope to recast the product's role.

By Mary Beth Franklin
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
RIAS FEB 14, 2014
Client's got stars in his eyes? Insist on a prenup

By Matt Ackermann
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
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