Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features Gen Y and Gen X causing the the pace of 401(k) plan contributions to hit new heights. Plus: The ABCs of a hot REIT market, biotech stocks under the microscope, and something you might have in common with Bill Gates.
New government research says some broker practices are costing investors $8 billion to $17 billion a year, and the White House may now support tighter oversight of brokers who handle retirement accounts.
Investors, particularly those in their 30s, should aim for this target rate in order to retire comfortably.
The young Glee actor died without a will; does that mean both parents inherit equally?
Group set to launch lobbying days in Florida, Texas, New York and California.
Inherited IRAs being impacted by bankruptcy is a remote event, but advisers and clients should still be prepared
Ida May Fuller paid in $24.75. Guess how much she got out?
Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features the case for investing in Russia looking great, at least on paper. Plus: Hedge funds are still shorting oil, will the big snowstorm close the financial markets, and how to pick the right IRA for your clients.
Add one to your bookshelf and refer clients to the other.
Here's how to prevent state-level taxes from taking a large bite out of clients' holdings.
How many rules does Social Security have? Try 2,800-plus
More than half of U.S. households don't have enough saved for retirement, Center for American Progress finds.
Medical device firm accused of Medicare fraud; lawyer denies charges, says complying with federal probe.
The markets giveth, and keep on giving
In Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the downside of a multi-year bull market in stocks: Investors get overconfident. Plus: If oil drops to $30 look out below, not all hedge fund workers are rich, and what the IRS is looking for now.
Finra's just-released regulatory and exam priorities for the new year include an unusual directive that brokers act in the best interests of clients regardless of current rules.
Vast majority of advisers expect the U.S. economy — and their own businesses — to keep on humming.
With women representing only 11.5% of advisers, trade group plans to highlight women in industry.
But comparing the three market leaders &mdash; TurboTax, TaxACT and H&R Block &mdash; isn't easy.
Fewer than 3% of families use the plans, and those who do tend to be wealthy. The President proposes giving tax credits to familes making under $180,000 instead.
