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Affordable Care Act not a problem for taxpayers: IRS chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2015
Affordable Care Act not a problem for taxpayers: IRS chief

Commissioner John Koskinen says agency is still struggling to stop identity theft

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2015
Time for RIAs to set transition plans as SEC steps up focus

Regulator turning attention to how risks arising from advisers' asset management business might cascade throughout the economy.

By Les Abromovitz
Plaintiffs appeal decision in Fidelity case on 401(k) float income
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Plaintiffs appeal decision in Fidelity case on 401(k) float income

Attorney says 'judge got it wrong' in deciding in favor of the mutual fund giant.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Procrastinate, and your tax-preparer may fine you

Accountants reveal their tactics for avoiding the last-minute jam

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Thinking about going into business on your own?

Tax tips and guidelines: Above all, deduct

By Elizabeth MacBride
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
What empty nesters don't know about retirement

With the kids gone, will you tend to spend less or more? Even the experts aren't sure.

By Bloomberg
Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.

Retirement plan consultant builds service for plans with less than $2M in assets.

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES APR 01, 2015
SEC drops investigation of Inland American but giant REIT raises new questions over fees

The giant nontraded real estate investment trust, with $7.5 billion in total assets at the end of 2014, received a clean bill of health but joined a lawsuit against former business partners.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra slams Oppenheimer with $3.75 million penalty
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2015
Finra slams Oppenheimer with $3.75 million penalty

Clients lost millions because the firm failed to supervise broker who misappropriated $3 million and churned accounts, the regulator said.

By Mason Braswell
Top apps to boost your social media efforts
FINTECH APR 01, 2015
Top apps to boost your social media efforts

These mobile tools can help busy advisers who are on the go stay current with their clients.

By Kristin Andree
FINTECH APR 01, 2015
Tips on managing your online presence to improve results in Internet searches

Being proactive, thinking ahead and boasting about yourself can help. And if you get named in a lawsuit, consider settling.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Use tax time to focus on retirement

This time of year is perfect for getting clients to contribute to their nest eggs and save on taxes

By Tim Steffen
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Lifetime retiree health care cost projections up 6.5%

Average costs could exceed Social Security benefits in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Bigger & Better

By Mason Braswell
FINTECH MAR 31, 2015
Wealthfront CEO accuses Schwab of deceiving investors with 'free' new robo

Adam Nash says Schwab is straying from its original values to profit from hidden costs.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH MAR 30, 2015
Where did all the active investment robos go?

By Alessandra Malito
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," sues the government after it sues her
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2015
Lynn Tilton, the "Wonder Woman of Wall Street," sues the government after it sues her

After the SEC sues her, private equity honcho Lynn Tilton returns the favor and says her case should be heard in federal court rather than by an administrative law judge appointed by the regulator.

By Aaron Elstein
Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2015
Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit

Firm denies allegations made by its own retirement plan participants in four-year-old case that was set to go to trial April 13.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2015
Setting rules for outside exams

It's time for the SEC to take a hard look at its third-party exam process and consider ways to streamline it.

By MFXFeeder
Take that, Schwab: Wealthfront to expand free tax-loss harvesting
FINTECH MAR 29, 2015
Take that, Schwab: Wealthfront to expand free tax-loss harvesting

In yet another response to Charles Schwab & Co.'s retail robo-adviser, Wealthfront will begin offering daily tax-loss harvesting to accounts of all sizes for free in April.

By Alessandra Malito