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RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2014
401(k) plan costs decline as indexing becomes more popular

Biggest impact felt by largest and smallest plans.

By Robert Steyer
EQUITIES DEC 03, 2014
Political bickering aside, the health care sector is a healthy investment

The sector is up 24% this year, leading all S&P subcategories.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2014
Retirement plan contribution limits for tax year 2015 bring new opportunities

Higher limitations for contributions gives advisers a chance to remind clients to save.

By Richard Behrendt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 03, 2014
Adviser who sold tax avoidance schemes sent to prison for tax evasion

California man acting as a financial adviser was sentenced to two years in prison for filing false tax returns.

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES DEC 03, 2014
Americans feeling squeezed in saving for retirement

BlackRock poll show most find it hard to pay bills and put money aside for retirement; Social Security considered key source of income.

By Bianca Flowers
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2014
How children reap the benefits of Social Security

Children become eligible when a parent dies or becomes disabled. But there are three important ages to remember: 16, 18 and 22.

By Mary Beth Franklin
How children can reap the benefits of Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2014
How children can reap the benefits of Social Security

When a parent retires, becomes disabled or dies, children can collect benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2014
Senate expected to pass 'bare minimum' tax extender bill

House vote late Wednesday provides $42 million in temporary relieve to taxpayers but nothing for 2015.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2014
Accountants, advisers cautious on strategies as tax breaks remain elusive

Sometimes the best planning approach is to do nothing in an uncertain environment.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH DEC 02, 2014
Running an advisory practice in the age of the robo-adviser

Using online platforms to outsource compliance and back office responsibilities can help advisers focus their time.

By Charles Sizemore
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2014
Political battle over 'tax and spend' unfolds in ways that help, hurt advisers

House has the upper hand on the Senate over tax reform

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
The Russian collapse puts some 401(k)s in danger

Some emerging-markets funds are invested in oil-driven economy.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 01, 2014
Top Jackson National exec Clifford Jack to step down

Mr. Jack helped build the insurer's variable annuities business and independent broker-dealer network.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
Advisers must help clients decide how HSAs fit in their plans

Clients need more knowledge about health savings accounts and their potential role in helping fund health and retirement needs.

By Andrew Leigh
ALTERNATIVES DEC 01, 2014
Schorsch's RCS Capital, American Realty Capital Properties, bury hatchet in $60 million settlement

Two companies in Nicholas Schorsch's REIT empire have settled their dispute as RCS Capital Corp. agrees to pay American Realty Capital Properties to back out of its deal to buy Cole Capital.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2014
Key House Republicans bash SEC exam user fee idea

In a letter to SEC chairman Mary Jo White, two key House Republicans outline opposition to having RIA pay for SEC exams; tell her to reallocate resources to boost exam record

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES DEC 01, 2014
Corporate bonds fly off the shelves ahead of looming rate hikes

Tuesday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features bond sales hitting a new record as rate hikes loom. Plus: Bracing for a global currency war, falling oil prices catch fund managers by surprise, and making 2015 the year of the maxed-out 401(k).

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2014
The 401(k) gender gap widens

But which gender is saving more? The answer may surprise you.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 01, 2014
FSI warns of 'false positives' under CARDS

IBD organization expresses suitability concerns with regulator's proposed data-collection system and predicts cost of $250,000 to $1 million &#8212; with ongoing maintenance above that.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 01, 2014
Finra expected to adopt CARDS despite vocal industry resistance

Opponents like SIFMA and FSI remain wary of the potential costs, customer data security, but Finra asserts that CARDS will help investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.