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Aequitas Capital alts platform implodes, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark
ALTERNATIVES FEB 18, 2016
Aequitas Capital alts platform implodes, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The collapse of alternative investments platform Aequitas Capital Management continues to unfold, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark.

By Jeff Benjamin
Putting ETF liquidity concerns in perspective
EQUITIES FEB 18, 2016
Putting ETF liquidity concerns in perspective

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The lessons that were learned from the August 24th flash crash.

By Jeff Benjamin
Recent class-action surge ups the ante for 401(k) advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2016
Recent class-action surge ups the ante for 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers should make sure they have their bases covered to prevent litigation for fiduciary breaches.

By Blaine F. Aikin
The largest variable annuity providers
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 17, 2016
The largest variable annuity providers

By Mark Bruno
Social Security Administration releases details of rule on new spousal benefits claiming strategy
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2016
Social Security Administration releases details of rule on new spousal benefits claiming strategy

But the Social Security Administration still has no guidelines for file-and-suspend deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New rules for indexed universal life insurance underscore due diligence concerns
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 17, 2016
New rules for indexed universal life insurance underscore due diligence concerns

Actuarial Guideline 49, the second phase of which goes into effect next month, highlights how advisers can't rely on illustrations when assessing the strength of a policy.

By Greg Iacurci
How retirement coaching can add value to your practice
OPINION FEB 17, 2016
How retirement coaching can add value to your practice

Offering this coaching is one way advisers show they care not only about clients' financial success, but also about their health and well-being.

By Steve Sanduski
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2016
Financial planning tips for blended families

More than 40 million Americans are in a second or third marriage. Here's how to make sure you plan properly for your step family.

By Thomas Mingone
Sen. Warren, Rep. Cummings accuse financial industry of crying wolf on DOL fiduciary
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2016
Sen. Warren, Rep. Cummings accuse financial industry of crying wolf on DOL fiduciary

The Massachusetts senator and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., assert four large insurance companies are telling regulators and shareholders different tales.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2016
65 and broke: Student loan debt isn't just a young person's problem

The amount of education debt held by people 65 and older ballooned to $18.2 billion in 2013, from $2.8 billion in 2005.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
World's best REIT hands Fortress 700% gain on Japan bets after tsunami

Fortress says infrastructure in Japan among bright spots of Abenomics

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 11, 2016
Where and how Bernie Sanders wants to hit Wall Street

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> His proposed financial-transaction taxes would supposedly collect tens of billions, and Wall Street would likely pay for a lot of the free stuff he hopes to offer as president.

By Jeff Benjamin
Planning implications of Obama's budget in one simple chart
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Planning implications of Obama's budget in one simple chart

Michael Kitces explains how the president's fiscal 2017 budget affects retirement, estate and other tax law.

By Ellie Zhu
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
How competent is your tax preparer?

The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that half of all self-prepared individual tax returns contain at least one error, compared to 60% of returns completed by a paid preparer.

By Bloomberg
Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules

Here are a few scenarios that can help you guide your clients' decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
David Bowie's estate should serve as a lesson for everyone

Follow the late singer's lead and don't wait to plan for your loved ones until it is too late.

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2016
Why having a trust plan is essential for all investors

Regardless of how wealthy you are or how fiscally responsible your heirs, trusts can make sense.

By Tom Mingone
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2016
Americans have a hard time shaking their credit card addictions

Consumers owed a total of $936 billion in credit-card and other revolving debt in December &amp;mdash; a $103 billion increase from April 2011.

By Bloomberg
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

By Mary Beth Franklin