Huge study shows that the most knowledgeable consumers buy the less expensive, store labels.
Shareholders of companies that expatriate seek advice on timing stock donations to charities
Crushing debts could make long-term savings goals a hard sell.
Mary Beth Franklin on how Medicare's annual open enrollment season is an ideal time for clients to shop around for new Medicare coverage — even if they are happy with their current plan — to see if it is still appropriate for their needs.
If your clients think Medicare will cover most, if not all, of their health care costs in retirement, they are sorely mistaken.
Zurich restricts contributions to popular variable annuity contract. Maximum total purchase payments reduced from previous limit of $1 million to just $10,000.
Do trusts lead to spoiled children? Here's what experts say.
In Ameriprise case, federal judge rules chief executive of the firm's mutual fund unit must hand over documents in lawsuit over retirement plan's use of proprietary funds.
Advisers need to get ahead of the 'other' retirement crisis and plan for likely expenses.
Aging advisers need to ask themselves if selling their practice can fund their own retirements.
Hopes to move conversations more to lifestyle and goals rather than portfolios and dollars.
ConocoPhillips, Abbott Labs tops the list while Facebook, Amazon, Whole Foods are least generous.
George Kinder created the holistic planning process nearly 20 years ago; now he has a web site
Believe it or not, claiming benefits early sometimes makes sense.
When it comes to living comfortably in retirement, that target symbol of wealth is past its prime. How far will $1 million go when Millennials reach retirement age?
A young family can change the equation, so that claiming early makes sense.
The Treasury Department announces a rule that will allow retirement plan participants access to deferred-income annuities, also known as longevity insurance.
High court says 'presumption of prudence' shouldn't be considered a special defense against lawsuits alleging breaches of fiduciary duty.
The qualified personal residence trust has enabled Bill and Hillary Clinton to save on estate taxes, but that doesn't mean it makes sense for everyone.
