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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Older Americans working well past retirement age

The share of those over the age of 65 in the labor force was 19.4% on an unadjusted basis in June, up from 15% in June 2006.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay

Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.

By Katy Votava
OPINION JUL 26, 2016
Why women tend to outperform men when investing

By Kara Murphy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Advisers asking DOL for clarification on fiduciary rule's impact on compensation

Labor Department's Tim Hauser discusses fiduciary rule's impact on compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Market volatility raises the bar for how much you will need to save for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Market volatility raises the bar for how much you will need to save for retirement

A 55-year-old would need $17.64 saved today to generate each dollar of annual retirement income starting at age 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement

Knowing common retirement blind spots can make a big difference in mapping out your clients' futures.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Raymond James agrees to $5.95 million settlement with Vermont over alleged compliance failures

Vermont's regulator found supervisory failures under an EB-5 program helping to develop the state's ski resort

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2016
Adviser, insurance groups step up spending on political campaigns

Some have a board mandate to shell out more, while others have been encouraged by seeing their donations enhance their lobbying efforts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JUL 25, 2016
Deutsche Bank says fiscal stimulus can't save us

Plus: Gold investors love this Fed, really cheap ETFs, and an alternative to summer reading

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 25, 2016
REIT ETFs trouncing stocks thanks to low interest rates and flight to passive investing

Real estate-focused exchange traded funds attracted $1.5 billion in new money in June, followed by $1.3 billion the month before, according to FactSet.

By Jeff Benjamin
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
SEC 'temporary' principal trading rule to expire

Official says few firms are using it, although SIFMA has been a proponent of keeping it alive.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FIXED INCOME JUL 24, 2016
The Fed sits on its hands

Plus: Buying at the top, saving for retirement or else, and good funds with short track records

By Jeff Benjamin
Strategies for dealing with irrational clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2016
Strategies for dealing with irrational clients

Asset allocation decisions beyond what risk-tolerance assessments might suggest can help advisers address individual behavioral finance issues.

By Liz Skinner
Bill Gross betting big on Mexican government debt
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2016
Bill Gross betting big on Mexican government debt

By Bloomberg
Eaton Vance fund loads up on cash after making 15% during bond rally
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 24, 2016
Eaton Vance fund loads up on cash after making 15% during bond rally

Bond market losing allure amid hunt for yield, says fund manager Kathleen Gaffney

By Bloomberg
BlackRock says good luck earning more than 6% returns over the next five years
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2016
BlackRock says good luck earning more than 6% returns over the next five years

By Bloomberg
Finra, it's high time for transparency
OPINION JUL 24, 2016
Finra, it's high time for transparency

A call for new Finra leadership to be more forthcoming about the board's work.

By MFXFeeder
RIAS JUL 24, 2016
Women to Watch 2016: Nominations open for female leaders of the advice industry

Shine a light on the many talented, successful women who serve as role models and leaders in the industry.

By SSIRACUSE
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2016
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay

Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.

By Bloomberg