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SEC goes after firm for fraud tied to life settlements
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 16, 2015
SEC goes after firm for fraud tied to life settlements

The regulator alleges Pacific West Capital Group mislead investors about risks associated with the investments

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2015
Feud over Robin Williams' estate highlights need for specificity in trusts

The late comedian's estate plan is back in the headlines: This time, his beneficiaries are embroiled in a legal fight over the interpretation of his trust.

By Darla Mercado
In Labor Department's fiduciary proposal, a nod to passive investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2015
In Labor Department's fiduciary proposal, a nod to passive investing

Brokers who sell index funds may get a leg up from newly proposed requirements that would impose more stringent advice standards.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2015
Blurred lines surround estate of Marvin Gaye

Heirs win a court fight, but it all could have been avoided

By by Andy and Danielle Mayoras, Guest Columnists
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2015
Protecting vulnerable aging clients

Securities industry faces incalculable risks that require rigorous internal controls to manage relationships with aging investors

By Brandon S. Reif
Affluent retirees flock to The Villages, fastest-growing metro area
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2015
Affluent retirees flock to The Villages, fastest-growing metro area

This Florida retirement destination has a carefree lifestyle and lots and lots of golf carts.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
How singles can use file-and-suspend as an insurance policy

But this creative claiming strategy stumps some Social Security Administration employees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Japan bumps China off the mountain as top holder of U.S. debt
FIXED INCOME APR 14, 2015
Japan bumps China off the mountain as top holder of U.S. debt

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Japan takes over as America's biggest creditor but China is right behind. Plus: More banks abandon student loan biz, Colorado's weed tax bummer, and where banking is still beyond at least 2 billion people.

By Jeff Benjamin
Nearly half of retirees wish they had retired earlier
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
Nearly half of retirees wish they had retired earlier

But savings gap may force future retirees to work longer.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
MassMutual beefs up DCIO effort, extending reach into retirement plans

Insurer faces uphill battle as competition in defined contribution investment-only space is tough.

By Darla Mercado
Who oversees wealth advisers who guide investors on 401(k)s? It depends.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
Who oversees wealth advisers who guide investors on 401(k)s? It depends.

In the most complex scenarios, you may answer to DOL, Finra and SEC.

By Darla Mercado
The Mutual Fund Store adds new products, services as it eyes eventual IPO
RIAS APR 14, 2015
The Mutual Fund Store adds new products, services as it eyes eventual IPO

The Mutual Fund Store, the 10th-biggest RIA by AUM <a href=&quot;http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>according to <i>IN</i>'s database,</a> is led by CEO John Bunch, who's taking a number of steps to keep growing as it eyes an eventual IPO.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
The big retirement mistake Millennials make
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2015
The big retirement mistake Millennials make

Survey: younger workers happy about their savings habits but they are beginning to worry about their net worth

By Srividya Kalyanaraman
Hidden tax benefits of continuing care retirement communities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2015
Hidden tax benefits of continuing care retirement communities

Advisers planning for the long-term-care needs of clients should seriously consider the potential tax savings that come with these communities.

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 10, 2015
Time may have come to eliminate sales incentives in the annuities business

As the financial services industry moves toward a fiduciary standard, prizes for top insurance sellers smack of conflict.

By Darla Mercado
Hillary Clinton goes after Wall Street
EQUITIES APR 10, 2015
Hillary Clinton goes after Wall Street

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Hillary Clinton goes after the financial industry, taking issue with CEO compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Obamas' income falls to lowest level since 2004
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2015
Obamas' income falls to lowest level since 2004

First couple's tax return shows no stock market investments, missed opportunity on home refinance in Chicago.

By Bloomberg
Are employer savings on health care being reinvested in retirement plans?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2015
Are employer savings on health care being reinvested in retirement plans?

As health care benefits fall out of favor with employees, some small businesses are considering redesigning their 401(k)s to retain staff.

By Darla Mercado
Hidden tax benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2015
Hidden tax benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Advisers planning for the long-term-care needs of clients ought to seriously consider the potential tax savings that come with continuing care retirement communities.

By Darla Mercado
Latest sign of oil market glut pushes prices even lower
EQUITIES APR 10, 2015
Latest sign of oil market glut pushes prices even lower

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Prices fall by 5% after the discovery of the biggest weekly buildup of U.S. inventories since 2001.

By Jeff Benjamin