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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2017
Tax reform uncertainty grows as congressional calendar shrinks

Several obstacles await lawmakers, including an ongoing health-care fight and deadlines to keep the government running, let alone divisions among Republicans on the basic parameters of a tax bill.

By Bloomberg
OPINION JUL 10, 2017
What 'Moneyball' can teach advisers about better portfolio construction

By focusing on market diversification, you can more easily build winning portfolios based on objective data.

By Gary Manguso
How Social Security treats the survivors of young workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2017
How Social Security treats the survivors of young workers

Eligibility rules are more lenient for the survivors of young workers because of their brief careers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION JUL 10, 2017
How advisers can make referrals their most effective tool for growth

The solution to "If I think of someone, I'll let you know."

By Amy Parvaneh
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2017
Health-insurance reform uncertainty hampers advisers' ability to counsel to clients

Advisers preparing new financial plans are flying blind when it comes to clients' health-care needs.

By crain-api
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2017
Buffett's $9 billion purchase shines new light on utility sector

The acquisition is a vote of confidence in the utility sector's ability to deliver a steady, predictable flow of income .

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2017
Supreme Court could put pressure on Finra class-action policy

Finra may rethink its ban on class-action waivers in arbitration clauses, depending on whether the court sides with the Trump administration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2017
5 ways to ensure an HSA isn't subject to ERISA

Employers can avoid headaches by not exercising control over the health savings account process.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test

Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
These five states still haven't recovered from the recession
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
These five states still haven't recovered from the recession

Growth has lagged outside of the nation's largest cities in New York, California and Florida.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Health savings accounts becoming the new IRAs

Tax advantages lead to investing and the need for financial advice.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test

Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2017
How did the DOL fiduciary rule change the world for 401(k) advisers?

The rule is a blip for elite plan advisers, but there are a number of ways inexperienced advisers are reacting.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2017
Rising rates increase the appeal of lump-sum pension payouts

Financial advisers will need to become fluent in pension math to properly guide clients

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2017
Fidelity, American Century adopting new TDF fee tactic as cost pressures grow

The firms, which focus on active management, are seeking flexibility to lower fund fees.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2017
Who the winners are in the implementation of the DOL fiduciary rule

Certain firms may find themselves facing even greater competition as they focused more on compliance instead of strategy.

By Michael Spellacy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2017
Why financial advisers need to actively manage their continuity plans

Revisit the agreement annually to ensure the partnership continues to meet the needs of the buyer, seller and clients.

By Joni Youngwirth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2017
Oregon becomes first state to launch auto-IRA program

Some see the implementation as a watershed moment for these retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2017
The top 5 mistakes made by 401(k) plan sponsors

Helping retirement-plan clients avoid common administrative pitfalls can save them time and money.

By Aaron Pottichen
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2017
DOL defends fiduciary rule in brief to appeals court in industry lawsuit

But the agency does not protect a provision of the regulation that allows class-action lawsuits.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.