Placement agencies can't keep up with demand; new clients 'sitting on piles of money'
Thirty-year fixed back to 4%; move away from Treasuries could hike rates further
The Labor Department has finalized a rule aimed at deterring financial advisers from receiving additional compensation based on the funds they choose for retirement plans
The Labor Department and the SEC agree on fee disclosures.
Carrier being sued for allegedly retaining life insurance payouts, pocketing the float
A continuing three-year, 35-state investigation into the practices by which life insurers pay death benefits may spawn more-stringent requirements for locating beneficiaries
Affluent investors are just as anxious about having enough money to retire as everyone else.
Cites lack of performance at LifeCompass, lack of continuity at Schwab Target
So far, star analyst's prediction of disaster for tax-exempt sector way off the mark; other made similar forecasts
Dire predictions off the mark as key indicators continue to surprise; 'missing the underlying strength'
A bit of Southern hospitality mixed with big-city benefits has helped Atlanta remain an ideal place to build a wealth management business, even though it is still recovering from an economic downturn.
Tuition and fees skyrocket as cash-strapped legislatures look to fill budget gaps
California is closing its adviser-sold Section 529 college savings plan and folding its $283 million in assets into the state's much larger direct-sold plan, after failing to find a company to manage the adviser-sold plan.
A hefty charge that ING Groep NV will take on its American variable annuity business appears to be a mixed blessing for investors hoping to snap up shares of the company's insurance unit once it makes its public debut.
A new Allianz Life distribution program -- one that rewards top indexed-annuity sellers with exclusive products -- is ruffling feathers among agents and marketing groups
Advisers say mortgage interest deduction makes for an easy target for politicians; could hurt middle class more than rich, though
The proposed elimination of the mortgage-interest tax deduction for second homes will smack a number of states. Here's a look at how each state will fare -- and the additional amount homeowners could pay Uncle Sam. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20111025&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=102509999&Ref=PH>The best-performing housing markets</a>
Connecticut has highest per capita income, but plenty of poor folks; solidly middle class now 'solidly hurting'