Wild swings and declines in the market have advisers addressing constant client questions.
The Dow dropped as much as 525 points, or 4.6%, in morning trading after Morgan Stanley cut its forecast for global growth and government data showed that jobless claims rose and consumer inflation accelerated more than forecast.
Charles Schwab Corp., the largest independent brokerage by client assets, reported second-quarter profit that matched the average analyst estimate as revenue from interest earned offset a decline in trading.
California signed on TIAA-CREF to manage its college-savings replacing Fidelity Investments, which decided not to bid
Variable annuities with lifetime income guarantees are hot as a pistol, as investors look to steer clear of an unpredictable -- and tempestuous -- stock market
Wisconsin's 529 is the top performer among adviser-sold 529 plans
With marginal rates likely going up, now is a good time for clients to rethink how they can get the most out of their tax-deferred college-savings plans
BlackRock equity guru says medical sector is undervalued despite surge in cash flow
James Barnette Jr. never had trouble getting clients, largely because he focused on a very specific niche: providing retirement plans to American educators who work abroad.
In 2007, Rick Kahler lost five of his six employees within two months.
TD Ameritrade Inc. wants financial advisers who hold assets in custody at the firm to do more options trading, using its thinkorswim options-trading platform
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit jumped 23 percent thanks to its latest acquisition.
E-Trade Financial Corp. shares surged late Wednesday after media reports fed speculation that rival online broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. could make a bid for the company.
First share repurchase in four decades taken as sign the Oracle sees stock rally ahead
Plenty of complications in ensuring the wealthy pay same percentage as middle-class earners; 'opening the door for tax lawyers'
Slam of Oracle's willingess to pay more taxes made a good sound byte -- but not much sense
Berkshire boss suddenly a lightning rod for criticism after stating wealthy should pay more; 'needs a day job'
With developed nation recession 'possible,' Pimco bond king is spreading his wings
Bernanke says U.S. doesn't need another batch of quantitative easing; that eases concerns on Wall Street
One predicts retiring boomers will muzzle equity prices for years; the other doesn't
