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Return to sender: U.S. to benefit from China wage growth
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2011
Return to sender: U.S. to benefit from China wage growth

Rising labor costs in China will prompt American factories to move production back to the U.S., creating up to 3.2 million jobs by 2020, the Boston Consulting Group said.

By Doug Cubberley
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2011
2011 Community Leadership Awards: A night of inspiration

Jeff Henderson was a bright youngster who grew up in the inner cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. By the time he was 19, he had parlayed his natural business talents into a $35,000-a-week drug-selling operation.

By Mark Bruno
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2011
Economist says if double-dip hit, it has come and gone

If there were any chance of a double-dip recession in the U.S., it has already happened and is over now, according to Marci Rossell, the former chief economist for CNBC.

By Lavonne Kuykendall
You can take it with you: Death-tax break extends beyond the grave
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2011
You can take it with you: Death-tax break extends beyond the grave

Provision allows deceased to pass on exemption to spouse; expires in 2013

By John Goff
Advisers lagging in mobile-device apps
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2011
Advisers lagging in mobile-device apps

Advisers are lagging banks and retail brokerages when it comes to providing useful tools on smart phones and tablets — and the average investor notices it.

By Lavonne Kuykendall
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2011
U.S. consumer bureau seeks input on military financial products

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking public comment on financial products aimed especially at members of the military.

By Doug Cubberley
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2011
For a Vietnam vet, reverberations from bygone eras

Even 3,000 miles away, Tim Pinkney, an adviser with the Savant Group in Citrus Heights, Calif., deeply felt the shock waves of 9/11

By Deborah Nason
Despite complaints, Labor Dept. nixes additional fees for 401(k) advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2011
Despite complaints, Labor Dept. nixes additional fees for 401(k) advisers

Agency finalizes controversial rule calling for level-fee arrangements; new scheme also greenlights computer models

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2011
Tips on tapping Social Security

By John Goff
Disastrous bond rout just up the road, experts warn
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2011
Disastrous bond rout just up the road, experts warn

Even a puny rise in interest rates will slam current holders of U.S. debt; inflationary shock 'a high probability'

By John Goff
Automatic enrollment reduces savings disparity among ethnicities
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2011
Automatic enrollment reduces savings disparity among ethnicities

By Darla Mercado
When talking to clients about annuities, think about demographics, says Allianz exec
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2011
When talking to clients about annuities, think about demographics, says Allianz exec

Advisers hoping to broach the topic of annuities with clients ought to step back from product features and focus on the greater context of longevity protection.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2011
Boomers ignorant about Medicare

By Lavonne Kuykendall
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2011
Smaller brokers expected to restrict self-directed IRAs

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2011
INsider: This just in — D-B plans rock

In case anybody was wondering, survey reveals pensions are preferred to 401(k)s

By Bloomberg
Obama takes Buffett's advice, will propose AMT for millionaires
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2011
Obama takes Buffett's advice, will propose AMT for millionaires

President wants to make sure wealthy don't pay lower rate than middle-income earners

By John Goff
Vanguard throws very big hat into small-pension-plan ring
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2011
Vanguard throws very big hat into small-pension-plan ring

Index giant looks to break insurers' domination of bundled-plan space; 'last bastion' for carriers

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2011
BlackRock's indexed target date funds aim at Vanguard, Fidelity

BlackRock Inc. may be touting its new indexed target date series, but it will face some tough competition from established players in the market.

By Darla Mercado
Ameriprise workers sue over company's own 401(k) funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2011
Ameriprise workers sue over company's own 401(k) funds

Claim employer put retirement assets in proprietary funds that incurred $20M in excess costs

By Darla Mercado
Wealth gap between races now a canyon, Pew finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2011
Wealth gap between races now a canyon, Pew finds

Average net worth of white households at $113K; number closer to $6K for black households

By John Goff