An attempt by House Republicans to freeze the Securities and Exchange Commission's budget will meet resistance in the Senate, where the Democratic majority will seek to give the agency the increase recommended in the Obama administration budget.
The Treasury Department will soon offer guidance on lifetime income options in 401(k) plans with the aim of curbing the number of individuals who are likely to outlive their retirement savings.
The following remarks were delivered May 24 by Richard G. Ketchum, chairman and chief executive of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc., at its annual meeting in Washington
Bill Gross, Pimco's bond king -- and the king of the unusual analogy -- offers another offbeat comparison to get the attention of would-be purchasers of government paper.
Professor of finance pokes fun at Bill Gross — and sees continued run-up in stock prices
Advisers, start planning now. According to a retirement policy expert, deficit pressures in Washington leave little room for further extensions of tax breaks in 2013.
Pimco, Brandywine and GAM will co-manage firm's new flexible bond fund
When Robert Arnott was deciding whether to start his own investment firm, he met with his hero John Bogle for dinner
A survey finds that cost is the most important factor for advisers when selecting exchange-traded funds. Service? Not so much.
Several current and former National Football League players recently have found themselves ensnared in alleged Ponzi schemes or legal battles over failed investments
Alex Brown, a defensive end with the New Orleans Saints, is suing his former team of financial advisers, alleging that they “abused the trust” of the player and his wife.
Middle-class families are quickly being priced out of the top universities. But a bold new program at the University of California at Berkeley -- limiting the total costs for families with modest incomes to 15% of earnings -- offers a ray of hope. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110711&Category=FREE&ArtNo=711009999&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1>The most expensive state schools &raquo;</a> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111117&Category=FREE&ArtNo=111709999&Ref=PH>Top-rated 529 plans &raquo;</a>
Joe Paterno, the under-fire Penn State Nittany Lion coaching legend, has been assailed by some for selling his home to his wife for $1? The claim? Paterno was attempting to shield his assets from potential lawsuits. Not so, say estate lawyers in Pennsylvania. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110711&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=711009999&Ref=PH>PSU ranked No.1 — on the list of most expensive state schools &raquo;</a>
But low-return plan may not be the best bet when dealing with long time horizons; 'not very useful'
Increasing number of universities going 'test optional' rather than relying on SATs; high school grades a better predictor
Out-of-sight tuition has left parents with little choice but to seek new ways to help fund their childrens' college education. One idea that's growing in popularity: crossing private universities off the apply-to list.
