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House Republicans propose 20% tax cut for small businesses
RIAS APR 06, 2012
House Republicans propose 20% tax cut for small businesses

Unlike earlier proposals by House Republicans, the bill wouldn't prevent any specific industry from qualifying for the break amounting to 20% of businesses' income

By Doug Cubberley
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2012
65+5+Dividends

The case for quality dividend stocks in the first five years of retirement

By ClearBridge Advisors
Retirees say anemic returns getting old, eye stocks again
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2012
Retirees say anemic returns getting old, eye stocks again

Tough to make ends meet with CDs and Treasuries; volatility not as frightening when it's SOP

By Lavonne Kuykendall
Duh! Young adults clueless about IRAs, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2012
Duh! Young adults clueless about IRAs, survey finds

No idea about tax benefits of the accounts, or maximum contributions

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2012
Clients want alts in their IRAs — but advisers' hands are tied

Demand for alternative investments is on the rise, with clients eager to funnel money into real estate, private placements and hedge funds. But with nagging custody issues, plus regulatory warnings, few advisers can meet the growing number of requests.

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 01, 2012
Insurer sees mutual fund growth

By JKEPHART
Without housing revival, recovery lacks foundation: Fed adviser
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2012
Without housing revival, recovery lacks foundation: Fed adviser

Pall over property market a drag on economy, says William Strauss

By Jeff Benjamin
Hartford offers wealth management boss Levenson $2M bonus to stay for 11 months
RIAS MAR 29, 2012
Hartford offers wealth management boss Levenson $2M bonus to stay for 11 months

Hartford Financial Services has offered its head of wealth management, David Levenson, $2 million to stay on for another 11 months while it seeks a buyer for its life and 401(k) businesses.

By Doug Cubberley
IRA ALERT MAR 29, 2012
Paying the Roth conversion tax

By Ed Slott
IRAs suddenly of great interest to Washington
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2012
IRAs suddenly of great interest to Washington

Two new measures targeting the accounts introduced in the past week; source of savings, source of tax revenue

By Liz Skinner
Baucus' targeting of stretch IRAs a reach, say critics
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2012
Baucus' targeting of stretch IRAs a reach, say critics

Claim plan to rejigger taxes on inherited accounts could hurt savers with older spouses; 'a nonstarter'

By John Goff
Newest NBA rule: Players must provide their own (safety) net
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2012
Newest NBA rule: Players must provide their own (safety) net

Financial troubles of retired players sees union, league set up mandatory retirement savings plan

By John Goff
Indie B-D reps flocking to fixed indexed annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2012
Indie B-D reps flocking to fixed indexed annuities

Fixed indexed annuities were a hot product among independent broker-dealer reps last year as clients sought a safe-money alternative to CDs, made virtually worthless by low interest rates.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 27, 2012
Special report: Variable annuities

A look at the latest trends in variable annuity sales and strategies.

By Paul Menchaca
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2012
The 25 largest variable annuity providers

By Mark Bruno
Buffett's NetJets countersued by U.S. for unpaid taxes
RIAS MAR 26, 2012
Buffett's NetJets countersued by U.S. for unpaid taxes

The government has countersued NetJets Inc., owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., after the company filed suit over $642.7 in taxes, interest and penalties it says it doesn't owe.

By Doug Cubberley
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2012
'Demographic bust' will lead to lower returns across major asset classes

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2012
Special report: Retirement income

What financial advisers need to know about building retirement income plans for their clients.

By Paul Menchaca
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2012
Buckets vs. systematic withdrawals

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2012
Retirement planning's tough choices

By LKUYKENDALL