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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2013
Warning: gov't shutdown could topple your portfolio

How will the federal government's impending Oct. 1 shutdown affect your savings?

By lkonish
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2013
White says SEC is moving on fiduciary but other rules to come first

SEC chief Mary Jo White says the agency is working on a rule to raise investment advice standards for brokers, but other rules, like crowdfunding, will come first. What gives?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 15, 2013
Finra charges B-D chief with using investor funds for home remodeling

Finra claims the head of a B-D that packages and distributes illiquid equipment-leasing funds misused investor money to pay for personal expenses including remodeling her house.

By Bruce Kelly
Decoding Social Security's family maximum-benefit rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2013
Decoding Social Security's family maximum-benefit rules

Couples aren't affected if no minor children are collecting benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FIXED INCOME OCT 13, 2013
Galvin eyeing Puerto Rican muni debt obligations

Value of P.R. muni bonds dropped last month.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2013
Gurus: Bull market alive and well

Coté, Doll love equities but hate Washington politics, health care law.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2013
Schwab ETF 401(k) platform has hiccup

Expected to launch in fourth quarter, platform hits regulatory snag.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH OCT 13, 2013
Spend money to make money

Boosting revenue drives profitability better than decreasing expense.

By Sheryl Rowling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 13, 2013
SEC: Small violations can spur enforcement

Chairman Mary Jo White says the Securities and Exchange Commission will zero in on minor missteps to stop larger violations. The upshot? Look for more enforcement action.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 13, 2013
The 'why' and 'how' of blogging

Dig deep to figure out the reason behind pursuing a web strategy.

By Joshua Brown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 13, 2013
Despite debt ceiling debate, now is not the time to exit markets

Market experts say investors shouldn't pull their assets out of the market despite the looming debt ceiling debate. But they should be ready for plenty of volatility.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 12, 2013
Dimon warns against 'catastrophic' default

Lawmakers shouldn't risk a default on U.S. debt because the impact would be devastating and the full extent of the damage isn't knowable in advance, said Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
Get comfortable meeting with clients virtually

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
Get comfortable meeting with clients virtually if you want to compete

A more efficient setup still allows for personal connection — and for nationwide referrals.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
3 ways for advisers to make the most out of mobile

It's a wild mobile world out there. Make sure you and your firm are up to its challenges.

By Stephen Marsh
FINTECH OCT 11, 2013
Tech lessons from pop culture

Advisers are best equipped to identify technological opportunities that facilitate a better client service experience. Unfortunately, ideas are the easy part. Alex Murguia offers some tips and ideas inspired by popular culture.

By amurguia
WIREHOUSES OCT 11, 2013
Billion-dollar teams on the move

Two advisers split Morgan Stanley to join RBC but the wirehouse adds three teams.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION OCT 11, 2013
Getting real on a 'fee-only' definition

A convoluted and rigid definition runs risk of leaving consumers even more confused.

By MFXFeeder