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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
N.Y. state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Financial advisers warn you should think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2014
Facebook marketing 2.0

Marketing your business on Facebook used to be simple. It's gotten more complicated ... and costly. Is it still worth the effort?

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Gold rally draws critics along with fans, but it's still a rally

<i>Friday's menu:</i> Both sides of the gold rally. Plus: Who won at last night's Lipper Awards; Yellen gets credit for driving the dollar higher; nearly all big banks pass stress tests; Russian sanctions taking hold; and when to use home equity to buy stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Plaintiffs win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Plaintiffs, represented by Jerome Schlichter, win mixed decision in a landmark 401(k) fee case as appeals court backs fiduciary claim against ABB but reverses decision against two Fidelity companies.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2014
Panic proves fleeting as stocks, bonds climb

Stocks, bonds and commodities rose together in February for the first time in seven months, reversing January's losses

By Gregory Crawford
EMERGING MARKETS MAR 21, 2014
Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico

Finra freezes new arbitration cases in Puerto Rico as a flood of claims sends the regulator scrambling to find more arbitrators. Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Stocks continue rally as safe haven moves slow

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i>Stocks continue to rally after Putin weighs in while one Fed official hopes for a quicker taper. Also: Obama's budget met with groans, the Comcast-Time Warner deal isn't done yet, Credit Suisse expanding in Asia and Facebook's drone dreams

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
U.S. stocks fall amid global equities selloff on Ukraine

U.S. stocks sank, tracking a global selloff in equities, as investors sought havens on concern that Russia's military presence in Ukraine could lead to a larger conflict. How long and deep could it go?

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Investors not buying gold bounce despite Ukraine tension

The yellow metal is back in the spotlight, but strategists say that despite Ukraine tension, a long-term comeback is not in the cards. <i> Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140303/FREE/140309988&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Ukraine worries sink stocks</a>.</i>

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2014
El-Erian clashed with Gross before resigning from Pimco

Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian clashed with co-founder Bill Gross over trading strategy, personnel decisions and other issues before announcing that he's leaving the firm.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME MAR 21, 2014
What does the future portend for Pimco?

Analysts agree it should stick to its brand as a bond shop, but advisers open to new products.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Getting the most from Social Security benefits

The first rule: If possible, don't file before 66. Second rule: If you can, file and suspend.

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Once-mighty nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. plots a comeback

Mitchell Sabshon plots a course for nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. to recreate its prior success.

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2014
Merrill Lynch taps new head to expand training

Racquel Oden promoted to help ramp up newly restructured PMD program.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME MAR 20, 2014
Fidelity launches bond funds to weather uncertain markets

The fund giant is offering clients a new way to prosper in uncertain debt markets.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Siebert Financial names longtime associate to CEO post
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2014
Siebert Financial names longtime associate to CEO post

Suzanne Shank to run brokerage founded by Wall St. pioneer.

By Megan Durisin
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Trailblazer who broke Wall St. gender barrier dies at 80

Muriel Siebert bought seat on Big Board in 1967, breaking up all-male bastion.

By Gregory Crawford
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2014
Marketing inequality In financial planning firms is growing

By Joshua Brown