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FINTECH MAY 19, 2014
Get more out of your press release (yes, press release) with video

Releases should have no place in a technology blog but they can play an important role in a digital marketing strategy.

By Kristen Luke
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2014
Rubio outlines Social Security reforms

Senator calls for changes that would encourage retirement-age workers to work longer

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2014
The tricky first-year rule you need to know when you start collecting Social Security

New retirees can use monthly rather than annual earnings limit if they want to avoid a reduction in their Social Security benefits. In 2014, a person younger than full retirement age for the entire year is considered “retired” if monthly earnings are $1,290 or less.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION MAY 19, 2014
Twitter evolving; you should, too

Emphasizing visual content will help improve user experience and further drive engagement.

By Kristin Andree
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2014
CARDS proposal poses challenges, unintended consequences

Though well-intended, Finra's plan could come with new security concerns and costs

By Dale Brown
FINTECH MAY 19, 2014
5 SEO tips for financial advisers

Here are some great tips that will help your website rise to the top of the heap in Search Engine Optimization:

By Craig Faulkner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2014
Taking a closer look at tax reform

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS MAY 18, 2014
Federal judge allows fee-only case against CFP Board to proceed

Camardas can seek monetary damages and pursue anti-trust violations in case in which they are suing the CFP Board for sanctioning them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 16, 2014
Tall tales are a red flag for regulators

Advisers are sure to get a visit if they exaggerate numbers or make dubious statements in advertising.

By Les Abromovitz
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2014
New Yorkers face grueling new state estate taxes

Changes have some considering switching states – but be warned that that takes careful planning

By Darla Mercado
OPINION MAY 16, 2014
Why income inequality doesn't matter

The rational case for focusing not on the wealth divide, but on our ability to provide decent opportunities and minimum security for all.

By Cass R. Sunstein
FINTECH MAY 16, 2014
Ranking the industry's top tech vendors

TDAI has named the the six top tech picks for its Veo platform. The first-time award program recognizes technology firms that maximize the open access platform.

By Joyce Hanson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2014
Finra sends expungement rule to SEC; plaintiff's lawyer says won't have an impact

If approved, rule would prohibit investor complaints from being contingent on clearing a broker's record.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS MAY 16, 2014
Finra seeks to beef up use of BrokerCheck

Revives proposal that would require brokerages to link to regulator's database, including disciplinary background info.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2014
Finra agrees to dump expungement agreements

Rule change would stop brokers from placing conditions on settlements stipulating that customers agree not to oppose brokers' move to clear record.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2014
At long last, the boomers begin to retire

Five-year rally restores $14 trillion to U.S. equity values, helping push participation rate of working Americans to 40-year lows.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2014
Role reversal: Readers answer Social Security questions

The best way to help financial advisers understand the often-complex Social Security rules is to pose real-life client situations — typical of the questions I receive every day. And that's what I did at this year's Retirement Income Summit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH MAY 14, 2014
Bank of America doubling down on Merrill Edge

The banking giant is hiring almost twice its current contingent of 1,700 to serve clients with less than $250,000 in investible assets.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2014
Breaking the sacred nest egg

Advisers must explain the foolhardiness of dipping into retirement savings early — especially when a penalty is attached.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2014
Adapt investment strategies to pay for long-term care

Retirement expert Mary Beth Franklin details the importance of adjusting client investment portfolios to cover the costs of long-term care.

By Mary Beth Franklin