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Advisers' altruism is an inspiration
OPINION DEC 14, 2011
Advisers' altruism is an inspiration

Working with the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation over the past five years has given me a chance to witness the selflessness of people in the financial services industry

By Jim Pavia
Who loses if second home mortgages are no longer deductible?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2011
Who loses if second home mortgages are no longer deductible?

The proposed elimination of the mortgage-interest tax deduction for second homes will smack a number of states. Here's a look at how each state will fare -- and the additional amount homeowners could pay Uncle Sam. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&amp;Dato=20111025&amp;Kategori=FREE&amp;Lopenr=102509999&amp;Ref=PH>The best-performing housing markets</a>

By Barry Glassman
BlackRock, ProShare execs clash over ETF proposal
ETFS DEC 13, 2011
BlackRock, ProShare execs clash over ETF proposal

Recent market volatility is prompting Congress to examine the role ETFs may play in the gyrations. At the same time, ETF vendors are squabbling over the best way to dampen the risks arising from the popular funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIPC slammed by fraud victims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2011
SIPC slammed by fraud victims

Allege legitimate claims disallowed while trustees rake in excessive charges; 'customer is always shorted'

By John Goff
Ex-Stanford advisers targeted by SEC: Reports
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2011
Ex-Stanford advisers targeted by SEC: Reports

Patrick Cruickshank is one of at least four former Stanford Group Co. financial advisers and executives who may be sued by U.S. securities regulators for fraud, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. and a lawyer for the brokerage's underwriter.

By Mark Bruno
This state the capital of income inequality
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2011
This state the capital of income inequality

Connecticut has highest per capita income, but plenty of poor folks; solidly middle class now 'solidly hurting'

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2011
Liars clubbed? SEC cracks down on tarted-up ADVs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has started targeting investment advisers who have lied on their registration forms

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers split on Occupy Wall Street
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2011
Advisers split on Occupy Wall Street

Surprisingly, an exclusive <i>InvestmentNews</i>poll shows that nearly 40 percent of advisers support the anti-Wall Street movement. But an even larger percentage say nothing will come of the protests.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2011
Boomers roll the dice, skip meds to make ends meet

Falling investment returns, rising costs of necessities has pre-retirees cutting back on prescriptions, skipping doctors' appointments, study finds

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 11, 2011
Here's an easier way to gauge lost cost basis

Everyone agrees that determining the cost basis of securities is a big headache.

By Davis Janowski
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2011
Peter Schiff's Rx for the B-D biz: Get rid of Finra and SEC

Peter Schiff, CEO and strategist for Euro Pacific Capital, stopped by the <i>InvestmentNews</i> offices for a chat with Deputy Editor Evan Cooper - and Mr. Schiff offers some pointed views on regulation of brokers and advisers.

By Mark Bruno
Europe will avoid disaster, but only barely: Barclays Wealth CIO
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2011
Europe will avoid disaster, but only barely: Barclays Wealth CIO

Europe will muddle through its financial crisis but is unlikely to craft an enduring solution to calm volatile investment markets.

By Andrew Osterland
Bernanke does muni investors a solid
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
Bernanke does muni investors a solid

Fed's low-interest-rate policy making tax-exempt debt very attractive, say portfolio managers; 'renewed confidence'

By Bloomberg
Moody's is positive muni outlook negative
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
Moody's is positive muni outlook negative

States, cities face rate cuts as financial pressures mount, credit rater warns; defaults, while rare, could increase

By John Goff
Meredith Whitney was wrong — or was she?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
Meredith Whitney was wrong — or was she?

Timing is everything, and the high-profile analyst blew hers with that celebrated muni meltdown prediction for 2011; she still may end up being right, though

By Evan Cooper
Munis shine as Whitney's bombshell turns out to be a dud
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
Munis shine as Whitney's bombshell turns out to be a dud

Dire prediction by high-profile analyst fails to pan out; tax-exempt debt sees 10.5% gain this year

By John Goff
FINTECH DEC 08, 2011
InvestmentNews Technology Directory to make its debut this week

After a great deal of effort and teamwork, the <i>InvestmentNews</i> Technology Directory will be introduced online Wednesday.

By MFXFeeder
Pujols skips big tax savings in Miami by going West
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
Pujols skips big tax savings in Miami by going West

Albert Pujols may have made a smart decision signing with the L.A. Angels instead of the Florida Marlins or sticking with the St. Louis Cardinals. His tax attorney may have a different view on the subject, however.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
The 10 most popular muni funds in 2011

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2011
No pall over munis

This was supposed to be the year the muni market went to hell in a handbasket. But with yields now matching -- and even surpassing comparable Treasuries -- tax-exempt bonds are suddenly very hot. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&amp;Date=20111208&amp;Category=FREE&amp;ArtNo=120809999&amp;Ref=PH&amp;Params=Itemnr=PH>The ten muni funds investors flocked to in 2011 &amp;raquo;</a>

By John Goff