The latest data on the most expensive private colleges in the U.S. offers up a a reminder of how dear higher education has become.
Regulators said to be concerned about funds not truly tracking underlying indexes, as well as vulnerability to short sales
As the financial advisory industry continues to evolve, more investment professionals and firms are embracing the hybrid registered investment adviser model.
Rather than get stuck with paltry returns on money-market funds, some investors are putting their cash to better use: they're shifting into 15-year mortgages, saving big bucks in the process.
Balances in HSAs — tax-advantaged medical savings accounts — grew to some $11.7 billion in total assets, reflecting a 31% increase over last year.
The U.S. will review health insurer requests to raise premiums for individuals and small businesses at least 10% in 10 states, ruling that local regulators aren't adequately policing rates.
Finra will take a data-centric approach to performing market exams, pulling reams of information from broker-dealers, insurance companies and clearing firms.
The AARP has refuted an article in today's Wall Street Journal saying the organization had a change of heart after internal debates and had decided that it would accept benefit cuts to the massive entitlement program.
Finra-crafted rule creates new license for administrative personnel; exam mandated
Depreciation schedule on the President's radar; aviation industry feeling 'singled out'
Finra's variable annuity suitability rule should be old news to broker-dealers, but firms that want to steer clear of an arbitration land mine ought to review their procedures.
A petition signed by about 5,200 financial planners has been delivered to the Securities and Exchange Commission, urging it to impose a universal fiduciary duty on anyone providing retail investment advice
Ah, retirement. Golf. Cruises. Leisurely walks. And getting financially abused by family members, strangers and businesses.
Aim to get rid of debit cards for the retirement plan, reduce number of loans workers can take
Raymond James Financial Inc. could face a loss of $25 million to $50 million if it has to buy back distressed auction-rate securities from clients immediately
SEC chairman Mary Schapiro told House lawmakers that the agency's system for leasing space had “significant flaws,” and that the federal General Services Administration will likely take over that role
Finra yesterday began surveying registered representatives and principals about their job functions as a first step in updating qualification exams.
Just as financial advisers are embracing alternative investments as a way to generate income for clients, their chief regulator is warning them of the perils of one such type of offering: structured products
