Even fewer investors are reading their variable annuity prospectus, which can be 150-300 pages long; brevity would help reader rates
While there are many lists of blogs out there, financial planning's own social media “power tweeter” Michael Kitces, partner and director of research for Pinnacle Advisory Group and publisher of The Kitces Report and his own blog, <a href="https://www.kitces.com/blog/">Nerd's Eye View</a>, maintains a list of blogs specifically relevant for financial advisors.
The solution being debated by lawmakers has significant flaws and shouldn't be supported.
A drop in stock prices could trigger worker suits over 401(k) plans as investors and sponsors argue over diversification
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has joined up with FASCore to provide record keeping solutions for the asset manager's small-to-midsized plan clients
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services takes the cake among plan sponsors as a favored defined-contribution investment manager.
SRO claims brokerage did not have automated system to flag potential risk for clients
In a congressional hearing last week, witnesses and lawmakers expressed concern about how much it would cost to set up and operate an SRO.
Judge rejects bid to recoup $33 million in soured funding scheme for school's athletic department; life insurance policies taken on 27 donors
Federal agents searched the Indiana and Ohio offices of two companies owned by an Indianapolis businessman Tuesday, serving warrants a month after a newspaper questioned whether the Ohio firm is capable of repaying some $168 million owed to investors.
This quiz is based on several recent columns and articles from InvestmentNews that explore the use and performance of alternative investments, as well as developments in the retirement and 401(k) landscape.
Opponents of Bachus bill claim they're gaining momentum; the Congressman is not backing down, though
Puts outnumber calls 3 to 1; 'people are disillusioned'
