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FINTECH JUN 20, 2014
Online rivals Betterment, LearnVest rake in $60 million of venture funding

Betterment's Series C round brings in $32 million; LearnVest closes on $28 million; fundraising <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140415/FREE/140419943&quot;>touches off a Twitter firestorm.</a>

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 20, 2014
Latest Betterment, LearnVest fundraising elicits a Twitter firestorm

By Andrew Leigh
WIREHOUSES JUN 20, 2014
Finra gets arbitration process back on track in Puerto Rico

After several months of deliberations, Finra has expanded its pool of arbitrators and is ready to move forward with the hundreds of complaints related to collapses in Puerto Rico bond funds. That doesn't necessarily mean smooth sailing.

By Mason Braswell
WIREHOUSES JUN 20, 2014
UBS, Merrill push to keep bond fund hearings in Puerto Rico

In confidential meeting, firms' attorneys oppose allowing arbitration cases to be heard in Southeast venues.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2014
How long must clients be married to collect Social Security on each other? It depends

Rules differ for those currently married, widows/widowers and the divorced

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2014
Social Security benefits and common-law marriage: Oil and water?

In some cases, spousal benefits available without a marriage certificate.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SSA starts paying benefits to married gay couples, but questions remain
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2014
SSA starts paying benefits to married gay couples, but questions remain

Social Security encourages people to apply for spousal benefits even with uncertainties.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2014
Do-over: Fix the mistake you made claiming Social Security

There are remedies, though you may not like them.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JUN 19, 2014
SIFMA warns investors will pay for Finra CARDS plan

SIFMA chief Bentsen says new rules will mean either higher fees or fewer services.

By Joyce Hanson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2014
Finra tags Merrill Lynch with $8 million fine for mutual fund sales charges

Finra fines Merrill Lynch $8 million for failing to waive mutual fund sales charges to certain charities and retirement accounts and requires the wirehouse to pay back $89 million in restitution.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2014
Finra asks SEC to sign off on raising arbitration fees

Finra has asked the SEC to approve a round of fee increases in its dispute resolution forum as it looks to boost pay for its force of around 6,300 arbitrators. The increase could add up to $400 per case,

By Mason Braswell
ALTERNATIVES JUN 19, 2014
Finra holds off sending nontraded REIT share price rule to SEC

Regulator still reviewing industry comments on rule to give investors better handle on share values.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2014
Potholes litter road to ETF investment by DC plans

Even as the technical barriers are eclipsed, doubts remain over cost and utility.

By Ari I. Weinberg
FINTECH JUN 19, 2014
Robo report: Traditional advisers may be biggest market for online investment services

With billions in annual revenues at stake, the emerging business model may be one that includes a partnership between robo-advisers and regular investment practitioners.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2014
Retirees suffer as brokers cash in on 401(k) rollover boom

Some brokers may have moved clients into inappropriate investments as they moved money into higher-fee IRAs.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2014
Workplaces offer help claiming Social Security

Social Security planning has taken a giant step into the workplace, and retirement planning may never be the same

By Mary Beth Franklin
Charitable giving rises and closes in on 2007 record
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2014
Charitable giving rises and closes in on 2007 record

In 2013, U.S. adults donated $1,016 per capita, and some research suggests people want to give more.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2014
Social Security support tools a big hit with financial advisers

Nationwide unwraps free access to Social Security Timing software.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JUN 18, 2014
John Thomas Financial lives on - on Twitter

Expelled from the industry last October, the troubled broker-dealer tweets every day.

By Mason Braswell
WIREHOUSES JUN 18, 2014
Morgan Stanley sues convicted ex-broker for legal fees

Brokerage seeks payback of more than $3.6 million, claiming ex-broker Darin DeMizio &#8220;intentionally defrauded Morgan Stanley and concealed his fraud&#8221; while working at the firm.

By Gregory Crawford