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
Here are some examples of ways that financial advisers can help clients to reduce their tax burden.
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
Fifty-five million Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment next year, the U.S. government said last week
A group of state insurance regulators voted last week to adopt amendments to an annuity disclosure model that would give customers a detailed breakdown of product features
If the drawdown of assets is done properly, it's best to delay taking that government check.
Some want to boost the deferral limit – others want to do away with it
The lack of leaks is an indication that the panel has decided to refrain from fighting in the media and actually come to the table.
A bipartisan, bicameral 12-member panel, the supercommittee may be the best chance for any kind of substantial tax changes before next year's election
Politics, the weak economy and low interest rates have combined to create one of the best environments for estate planning in a generation, according to experts
State regulators have signaled a push for recalculating reserve requirements on a certain type of universal-life insurance, a change that could lead to higher costs for policyholders, as well as fewer insurers' selling the product
Legislation introduced last week that would impose a federal tax on financial transactions may be doomed as a stand-alone bill, but proponents say that it should be included in any broad deficit-reduction proposal
Earn over $200,000? If so, President Obama's proposed cut to the municipal bond tax exemption could hit your wallet hard.
White House seeks to limit interest income that can be sheltered; states, cities already lining up against proposal
