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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2014
Where the world's riches are

The fastest growing region for affluent families is Asia.

By By Giles Broom and Margaret Collins
EQUITIES JUN 10, 2014
Bill Gross bets on shorter-term bonds in a controversial 'new neutral' strategy

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Bill Gross' controversial new strategy. Plus: BlackRock CEO Fink calls out leveraged ETFs, nobody can agree on the gold-price decline, dealing with lump-sum pension offers, a solar company that makes sense, and the various forms of a caffeine addict.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2014
Investors value advisers, especially when retirement is looming

Investors on a panel at an InvestmentNews retirement income conference said they value the expertise of advisers, especially as they get close to or enter retirement

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2014
How to connect with your clients' adult beneficiaries

Advisers must deal with the harsh reality that they are getting older, and so are their clients

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
In record-setting numbers, boomers pay cash for homes

In the first quarter, 29% of non-investment homebuyers used cash, the highest on record for the period.

By Kathleen M. Howley
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
MetLife to get back in variable annuity game despite first quarter declines

Even after 54% drop in VA sales over the last year, the carrier is optimistic about sales with new mix of products.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
Fixed annuity sales receiving added scrutiny from Finra

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
Brain drain at Social Security Administration

Yet another reason why advisers should master claiming rules

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
The latest in annuities strategies

A new report offers a look into the popularity behind indexed and structured product annuities

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2014
Nontraded REIT returns: Where to put cash now?

The independent broker-dealer industry fattened up last year on the sale of nontraded real estate investment trusts. The question hanging over IBDs now is whether advisers are prudently reallocating the money of clients who are invested in nontraded REITs, particularly as the trusts continue to perform well and return capital to investors through listings or mergers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2014
Test how much you know about Social Security

See if you can answer the most common questions clients pose on their benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2014
Women in transition a key clientele

At <i>IN</i>'s Retirement Income Summit, advice on helping ensure more female clients stick with their adviser. To start, bring them into the conversation while they are still part of a couple.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2014
Demand forces Jackson National to halt VA exchanges temporarily

Seven-week block applies only to products with guaranteed living benefits, not fixed and indexed annuities.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES JUN 03, 2014
Prepare for a rocky week in the markets

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The next four days are going to be big for the markets. Plus: One way to hedge against a correction; bad news keeps coming for Bill Gross; don't wait to collect Social Security; Nick Schorsch's shareholders speak; and digital luggage tags.

By Jeff Benjamin
The most regrettable Social Security decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2014
The most regrettable Social Security decision

For a married couple, the right Social Security claiming decision can increase lifetime benefits by $100,000 or more.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2014
The power and limits of positive thinking

A growing body of research shows that positive thinking plays a bigger role in our behavior and success than you might think. But negative thoughts and emotions have their place, too, and can aid in solving certain kinds of problems.

By Kol Birke, CFP®
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2014
New admission secrets of top colleges

Unless your child qualifies for financial aid, admission to a top school means you'll be paying full freight -- merit-based financial aid is gone.

By Troy Onink
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2014
What financial advisers really think about retirement

A new <InvestmentNews</i> survey finds that while advisers are still cautious, confidence in their clients' retirement is strong

By CODONNELL
EQUITIES MAY 31, 2014
Investors embrace the risk-on mood and stocks are flying high

Today's menu: Risk is on! Plus: Nasdaq 100 nears 13-year high, Yellen sees housing trouble but can only watch, treating homeownership like a real investment, where money managers are made, and Congress proves to be the sweetest gig of all.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2014
Pension dilemma: lump sum now, or income stream later?

Companies eager to &#8220;de-risk&#8221; their long-term pension obligations are expected to increasingly offer voluntary one-time lump sum payments to former employees as an alternative to a pension's stream of lifetime income.

By Carla Fried