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The case for automatic IRAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2015
The case for automatic IRAs

Opposing state efforts to roll out auto retirement plans is disappointing at the least.

By Gregory Crawford
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Conquer the difficulties of web writing to draw prospects

You're an adviser, not a writer, right? Still, you can build trust with potential clients through solid written descriptions of your expertise and services on your website and through a blog. Here are some tips to get you over writer's block.

By Craig Faulkner
ALTERNATIVES FEB 20, 2015
SEC's Daniel Gallagher questions need to revise accredited-investor standard

Commissioner says that the private market is working just fine and that the effort to revise the accredited-investor standard is a waste of time.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH FEB 20, 2015
Sterne Agee confirms CEO was fired after investigation report

But company says board was already discussing replacing Holbrook, son.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2015
Suit against Social Security may shake up planning for LGBT clients

Couples file suit against agency, as Social Security attempts to recoup benefit overpayments.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2015
Mr. Cub's will lists caregiver as sole heir, sparking court battle

Central questions, as in many such cases, will be whether Ernie Banks was of sound mind

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras, Guest Contributors
New defenses necessary for protecting client data
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
New defenses necessary for protecting client data

From the president down, experts say data security is the responsibility of all who hold sensitive information.

By Liz Skinner
Some advisers still not following social media movement
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
Some advisers still not following social media movement

As many in the industry endorse the merits of online networks, some are bucking the trend by eschewing LinkedIn and Twitter altogether.

By Alessandra Malito
OPINION FEB 19, 2015
Social media roadblocks need to be removed

As social becomes more relevant to advisers' practices, regulators need to get out of the way

By FGabriel
4 big reasons financial advisers are better than robo-advisers
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
4 big reasons financial advisers are better than robo-advisers

It's true that robos are competitors but human advisers are still better, it's just a mater of communicating value.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2015
A crash course on Social Security benefits for gay couples

Two-thirds of states and Washington now allow same-sex marriage, opening the door for spousal and survivor benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2015
Firms pumping millions into their compliance departments to keep regulators at bay

Compliance specialists, like LPL's David Bergers, are being paid millions to help firms keep regulators at bay. But is the surge in investment in compliance worth it?

By Bruce Kelly
Ritholtz Wealth Management launches robo platform
FINTECH FEB 19, 2015
Ritholtz Wealth Management launches robo platform

Digital startup Upside powers Barry Ritholtz and Josh Brown's new platform for emerging investors

By Joyce Hanson
HealthCare.gov tax document snafu bungles filing season for advisers, CPAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2015
HealthCare.gov tax document snafu bungles filing season for advisers, CPAs

As many as 800,000 taxpayers received tax documents with erroneous information.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2015
The bottom for oil prices isn't even in sight yet

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Supply and demand math could mean $10 oil. Plus: Eric Holder takes a parting shot at Wall Street, SEC filings show how hedge funds did and didn't navigate the markets, and it's hard to bet against sin stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sallie Krawcheck: Don't underestimate robo-advisers
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2015
Sallie Krawcheck: Don't underestimate robo-advisers

Sallie Krawcheck says online advice industry is filling a gap in the marketplace.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Testing Social Security 'what if' scenarios
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2015
Testing Social Security 'what if' scenarios

Advisers ask what happens to benefits when clients retire before 62.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Discover your own freedom threshold in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2015
Discover your own freedom threshold in retirement

Downsizing is a myth, one study finds: A third of retirees bought bigger houses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Boomers' unique spin on retirement housing
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2015
Boomers' unique spin on retirement housing

Discovering a freedom threshold and dispelling the downsizing myth

By Mary Beth Franklin
Six apps to help you save on taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2015
Six apps to help you save on taxes

Put down your box of receipts and check out these tools.

By Darla Mercado