Rhode Island's college savings plan has a new feature aimed at limiting parents' roller coaster ride when the markets face extreme environments. And observers say the idea may catch on with competitors.
Aviva says a slew of charity-originated life insurance policies were touted as way to aid churches in poorer neighborhoods. But the carrier claims agents and third-party were the biggest beneficiaries
Critics say proposal will lead to less Federal assistance, and thus less financial aid; 'Johnny Jones isn't going to appreciate that'
Illinois stops accepting new participants due to gap in funding
College savings plans saw first negative outflows since the financial crisis; demographics, lousy economy cited
Most baby boomers, even those past retirement age, say they don't know much about Medicare, the federal health insurance plan for seniors. Their ignorance could end up costing them.
Almost one-third of U.S. employers are likely to stop providing health coverage for workers in 2014, when U.S. subsidies become available for people to buy individual policies.
The Census Bureau says fewer Americans relocated last year than in six decades. But those who did pick up stakes tended to move to states with either no personal income tax or relatively low overall rates. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110915&Category=FREE&ArtNo=915009999&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1>States with the highest tax rates &raquo;</a>
It isn't easy for advisers to illustrate financial concepts for clients, but Carl Richards does just that
Paying for college is a big load for clients.To ease the burden, many enroll in 529 plans. But not all 529s are created equal. Here are the states with the worst college-savings plans. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110711&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=711009999&Ref=PH>Penn State the most expensive public university &raquo;</a> | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110630&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=630009999&Ref=PH>The 10 priciest private colleges &raquo;</a>
For advisers to the super-rich, devising their clients' investment strategies is no longer enough. Increasingly, they must protect wealthy families from themselves. <br><a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111109&Category=FREE&ArtNo=110909910&Ref=PH><b><i>IN Extra</b></i> 10 sketches every wealthy client should see &raquo;</a>
Before they march down the aisle, engaged couples rarely discuss who'll pay the electric bill or how much to save once the knot is tied. Maybe they should.
Fed's tougher capital tests could throw a spanner into the works for buybacks as well
Competition fierce as number of millionaires in Asia set to double by 2015; plenty of offers on the table
Survey shows many workers will have to stay on the job years longer before they can afford to retire
With yields matching, even surpassing comparable Treasuries, municipals suddenly big with advisers
New approach divides fund offerings into a trio of goal-based portfolios
Republicans OK with axing tax deductions for the rich, but marginal tax rates still a bone of contention
If the drawdown of assets is done properly, it's best to delay taking that government check.
