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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
He needed a script: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left a legal mess behind

In leaving estate outright to his partner, star stuck her with a multimillion-dollar tax bill

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Think cash flow, health care for your retirement

New book offers strategies to boost income and trim risk in the golden years

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2014
Michael Jackson vs. IRS: Thriller battle over estate value

For the rich and famous, careful planning needed to keep the value of image out of Tax Man's clutches

By Darla Mercado
ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2014
Bad Apple: REITs fined $1.5 million for disclosure violations

CEO and COO also ordered to pay $175,000 in penalties .

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES FEB 13, 2014
Bill Gross compares Chinese economy to 'mystery meat'

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>The Bond King: China's a big risk. Plus: JPMorgan goes on a settlement binge, finance industry tells investors to stay calm, Obama administration catches a CBO boomerang, and some healthy balance sheets for the New Year.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2014
Finra moves to allow arbitrators to call for enforcement midcase

Finra has proposed a rule that could give arbitrators more authority in referring cases for disciplinary action.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2014
Finra aims to prohibit brokers' demanding clean records as a condition of settlement

Practice may interfere with arbitrators' ability to determine appropriateness of expungement, Ketchum says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2014
Review marriage implications with same-sex couples – or be on the hook

Employee benefits and tax, retirement and estate planning must be discussed under Finra rule, compliance expert says.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Surprises in store for advisers at T3 conference this week

Stay tuned to Twitter for attendees sharing tips, tricks and insights.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Lead-gen site aims to match advisers and clients through data analysis

Finom is based on observation that 'no one adviser fits all'; but what's new? skeptics ask

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2014
A credit freeze could complicate your Social Security sign-up process

Find out how to sign up for your personalized benefit estimate

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media gaffes advisers don't know they're making

Experts weigh in on the most common mistakes &amp;mdash; and how to fix them.

By lkonish
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Why advisers are killing Facebook

Spending my formative years growing up in Miami Beach, one thing always remained true: if people five to 10 years older than me had heard of the hip places to go out at night, then those places were not worth going to.

By amurguia
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media trends among advisers

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Client prospecting tool using LinkedIn sparks debate

A new tool that automates client prospecting on LinkedIn has spurred debate among advisers. Is this tool a sign of things to come for lead generation, or is a more personal touch still required when courting new clients?

By Joyce Hanson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2014
As an investor, Yellen plays it safe

New Fed chief invests primarily in index funds and blue chip stocks. What can we learn about the policymaker from a peek at her investment choices?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 12, 2014
Yellen's record-low Senate support reflects Fed's politicization

The Senate vote of 56-26 to confirm Yellen means she garnered even less support than outgoing Chairman Ben S. Bernanke.

By Matt Ackermann
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
5 steps to a stronger social-media presence

Consider January as a starting off point and opportunity to enhance social-media strategies and strengthen online brands. Here's five resolutions to take your social-media presence to the next level.

By Caitlin Zucal
FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Is Pinterest useful for financial advisers?

Thanks to new tools added to the surging social network, Pinterest isn't just for recipes and decorating ideas anymore. But the question remains: Can it help you grow your business?

By Caitlin Zucal
FINTECH FEB 11, 2014
Tool to evaluate rate of return vs. benchmark to be unveiled

E-Valuator indicates the percentage below (or above) the benchmark's return the investor is willing to tolerate.

By Joyce Hanson