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Social Security delay? The numbers don't lie
NEWS OPINION JUL 01, 2014
Social Security delay? The numbers don't lie

Financial advisers often ask me how they can persuade their clients to delay collecting Social Security benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS OPINION JUN 27, 2014
Fiduciary case law provides insight

By MFXFeeder
NEWS OPINION JUN 25, 2014
Managing your social media on the move

Advisers can make time and save time with outstanding mobile apps to help them fit social media into their busy schedules.

By Kristin Andree
NEWS OPINION JUN 22, 2014
Industry preparing for an adviser SRO

By MFXFeeder
NEWS OPINION JUN 16, 2014
Creating a careful work/play balance

But this stark contrast between business and structured enjoyment reveals something really important about the culture in which we operate.

By Mike West
NEWS OPINION JUN 08, 2014
Best is yet to come with 40 Under 40

By MFXFeeder
NEWS OPINION JUN 08, 2014
What's your acquisition strategy?

Key points every adviser should keep in mind when considering to buy or not to buy.

By Jeffrey A. Concepcion
NEWS OPINION JUN 05, 2014
How to prepare now for a better tax year in 2014

The window of opportunity to work with accountants on tax planning for this year is open, but not for long.

By Paul Saganey
Ways to help divorcing clients protect their assets
NEWS OPINION JUN 04, 2014
Ways to help divorcing clients protect their assets

Advisers don't have to be divorce experts to help clients take these necessary steps

By Rose Watson
NEWS OPINION JUN 04, 2014
How to respond to the unexpected call from a recently widowed client

Follow these six steps to make sure you adequately address the needs of grieving clients

By Amy Florian
NEWS OPINION MAY 29, 2014
You have found your first CPA partner … Now what?

Now that you've made the decision to form a revenue-sharing relationship with an accountant, attorney, a P&C firm, or a bank/credit union professional partner, you are undoubtedly thinking about the first steps you should take in establishing this new relationship.

By Paul Saganey
NEWS OPINION MAY 29, 2014
How to use CPAs to attract new business

Though the trend of CPAs seeking financial advisory licenses does exist, many successful CPAs believe partnering with top financial advisers is their best way to bring optimum services to their clients.

By Paul Saganey
NEWS OPINION MAY 25, 2014
Rethinking traditional risk questionnaires

There are other, more effective approaches to helping clients realistically assess their risk tolerance

By Brian Jacobsen
NEWS OPINION MAY 23, 2014
How much would you pay for a safer car?

A cost-benefit analysis of a new regulation came up short when it only counted dollars. Then, regulators asked how much more a young child's life is worth.

By Cass R. Sunstein
NEWS OPINION MAY 19, 2014
Twitter evolving; you should, too

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

By Kristin Andree
NEWS 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
9 steps to protect your financial future after a divorce
NEWS OPINION MAY 11, 2014
9 steps to protect your financial future after a divorce

Gray divorce and its financial implications: The rising number of splits later in life means that untangling the assets is more complicated

By Rose Watson
NEWS OPINION MAY 04, 2014
Industry group blasts editorial about nontraded REITs

Plus, another editorial on requiring broker background checks raises new questions.

By MFXFeeder
NEWS OPINION APR 27, 2014
A report that just gets more special

By MFXFeeder
NEWS OPINION APR 17, 2014
Surprise! Tax cheats will pay if you ask them to

The winning tactic: a short letter explaining that delinquency is not the norm.

By Cass R. Sunstein