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EQUITIES JUN 27, 2014
World stock markets get nervous as Iraq melts down

Plus: Deutsche Bank shows its hand with World Cup bets, Wall Street fines are a cash cow for the Treasury Dept., navigating Social Security before you retire, and eating at home gets pricey in a hurry.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JUN 27, 2014
Use surveys to build stronger client relationships

A quick questionnaire can let you know how you can improve and shows clients you care.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JUN 27, 2014
FSI gives revised Finra BrokerCheck link rule the thumbs down

In a new comment letter, the industry group contends that the rule would create undue regulatory costs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUN 27, 2014
Internet phone: Time to jump on the bandwagon?

VoiP phones are tremendously flexible but not necessarily right for everyone.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH JUN 27, 2014
Firms line up to donate software to college financial planning programs

Texas Tech University receives more than $6 million in annual software licenses for its next generation planners.

By Joyce Hanson
OPINION JUN 27, 2014
Fiduciary case law provides insight

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
As more states recognize gay marriage, planning traps still await couples

Supreme Court could agree to rule on one of many appeals cases by this summer, and largely clear things up.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
Your doctor is making it her business to know about all about your buying habits

All-seeing medical eye: Health care companies are buying big data to get a window into patients lives.

By By Shannon Pettypiece and Jordan Robertson, Bloomberg.com
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
Fewer than half of women have an emergency fund

Report on women investors finds they are closing the financial literacy gap fast, but remain behind men in terms of confidence and knowledge.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2014
Finra's broker bonus disclosure rule pulled

Finra has withdrawn its controversial proposal that would have required brokers to tell clients about recruitment incentives. The move took industry watchers by surprise; some expect the regulator to float a new proposal.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUN 26, 2014
New inflation data could drive the Fed into hawkish mode

On the <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: Inflation data could turn doves into hawks. Plus: Oil could get a lot pricier in a hurry, insider trading runs rampant and SIFMA cuts its economic outlook.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
Galvin asks Congress to force 401(k) plan disclosures

Massachusetts' chief securities regulator Wiliam Galvin has asked Congress to force 401(k) plan disclosures, ratcheting up pressure to force transparency in retirement accounts.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
How to reap the benefits of Social Security's rearview mirror

Claiming after age 66 can result in retroactive benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JUN 26, 2014
Let's keep perspective on high-frequency trading

By Mark Casady
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
BlackRock extends reach into retirement business with new funds, indexes

Money manager turns focus to retirement income, distribution vs. accumulation.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2014
A new financial planning frontier for same-sex marriage

Advisers wanting to work with LGBT clients will have to stay current on the changing state laws and realize how their clients' residences can shape their retirement and estate planning.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2014
Bankrupt basketball star wishes he'd gotten an MBA

Antoine Walker made $110M, but blew it. Schools are launching executive MBAs for athletes like him.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2014
Could earning less later in your career reduce your Social Security?

Find out whether your top years or final years determine your monthly benefit amount.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2014
Finra trims operating loss but compensation costs climb

Finra trimmed its operating loss last year, helped by a modest increase in revenue, but compensation and benefit costs continued to eat up a chunk of the SRO's funds. After eking out a slight net income gain, Finra set a rebate to member firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2014
Ex-Raymond James adviser barred over $3 million Ponzi

Finra kicks out a former Raymond James broker who allegedly stole $3 million from 13 clients. Mason Braswell reports.

By Mason Braswell