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TAX DEC 16, 2013
Clearing up the confusion over survivor benefits

I am thankful to all my faithful <em>InvestmentNews</em> readers, especially those like Jon Smith, a financial planning consultant with Stifel Investment Services in St. Louis, who track of my blog posts and keep me honest.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2013
Wait for it: Advisers to small plans gird for DOMA aftermath

Undersized businesses face a bevy of changes to health plans, 401(k) following Supreme Court ruling on Defense of Marriage Act

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2013
DOMA ruling dramatically changes financial planning for same-sex couples

The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday put an end to the law known as the Defense of Marriage Act. But it also marks the beginning of a new era in financial planning for gay couples.

By Liz Skinner
For gay couples and their advisers, high court ruling changes everything
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 16, 2013
For gay couples and their advisers, high court ruling changes everything

Decision expected to dramatically simplify financial planning for same-sex partners; 'death by a thousand paper cuts'.

By Michael Shagrin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2013
SEC actions down in fiscal 2013 but sanctions up

Fewer than 700 actions taken but agency collected a record $3.4 billion.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS DEC 15, 2013
Smart advisers, smart machines

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION DEC 15, 2013
Bill to fund exams should get full hearing

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2013
Advisers pick their poison with UL policies

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2013
Advisers need to boost knowledge of Social Security

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2013
Keep your eyes on the calendar

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 14, 2013
The 2014 contrarian investment tour, from rupees to copper

Risks of the strategy can be great, and the returns even greater

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2013
Congressman scammed

One of the wealthiest members of Congress, Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., was the most prominent victim of a stock fraud that blew up, sending its perpetrator to jail. Mark Schoeff Jr. reports.

By Gregory Crawford
BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2013
Finra board eyes raising arb fees to increase arbitrator pay

Finra is considering raising the fees related to pursuing an arbitration claim against a brokerage firm in order to increase the pay for people who hear the cases.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2013
New retirement income designation attracts thousands of advisers

The new retirement income designation for advisers, RICP, is now the fastest-growing credential in the American College of Financial Service's history.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS DEC 13, 2013
4 simple questions to ensure you're keeping pace with the industry

Here are some of the biggest ways in which our world has changed and the implications for all of us, and some questions we should all ask ourselves from time to time.

By Joe Duran
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2013
International Paper to pay $30M to settle 401(k) lawsuit

Employees alleged the paper distributor breached its fiduciary duty.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS DEC 13, 2013
Ritholtz, Brown launch RIA

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS DEC 13, 2013
Finra board to tackle broker comp rule next week

Issue criticized by brokers back on agenda after July bump.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2013
New Finra rules could help brokers clear records in certain cases

Regulator working on dual tracks but specifics and timing remain uncertain

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2013
The trick of Social Security in first year of retirement

Earnings in months leading up to retirement date can be ignored.

By Mary Beth Franklin