The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that half of all self-prepared individual tax returns contain at least one error, compared to 60% of returns completed by a paid preparer.
Here are a few scenarios that can help you guide your clients' decisions.
They agree with intent of possible legislation, but worry about compliance costs.
Bill Morrissey will return to solely focusing on recruiting and branch development, while Andy Kalbaugh will be in charge of relationship management and business consulting for LPL's reps and advisers.
The company is actively exploring breaking into a U.S. net-lease REIT, an international net-lease unit and an asset management company that creates nontraded REITS and other alts.
The best investments are the options that align with clients' values and goals.
S&P 500 drops from six-week high, Europe shares slide
While markets take investors for a rollercoaster ride that's not for the faint of heart, diving into which stocks and sectors are the most loved and hated by larger market participants can prove fruitful.
U.S. stocks halted a five-day slide that dragged global equities into a bear market, as oil rebounded from a 12-year low and bank shares surged.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> U.S. companies are becoming the biggest buyers of stock, which isn't exactly how it's supposed to work.
The Standard and Poor's 500 stock index is down 9.15% this year, but mutual fund investors aren't fleeing &mdash; and that may be because of financial advisers.
Organizations opposed to the fiduciary rule invested more in Capitol Hill outreach efforts last year, trying to convince Congress to stop the measure.
What to review during your first diversification discussions with clients.
A bill that was introduced in 11 states this month may provide guidance and structure for accessing online accounts upon an individual's death.
Follow the late singer's lead and don't wait to plan for your loved ones until it is too late.
Regardless of how wealthy you are or how fiscally responsible your heirs, trusts can make sense.
Agency to lean more heavily on Finra as SEC shifts some of its own resources toward registered investment advisers.
I shared a cab ride with Jay Jay French, founding member and guitarist of Twisted Sister, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary and last tour this year.
Consumers owed a total of $936 billion in credit-card and other revolving debt in December &mdash; a $103 billion increase from April 2011.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> President Obama's White House projects 2.3% long-term economic growth. Meanwhile, Credit Suisse sees lousy returns for the next decade. Who has the better view?
