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ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2014
Is gold still an attractive investment?

Last week's string of positive U.S. economic data is once again drawing attention to the direction of gold prices. What will trigger the precious metal's next valuation move?

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH FEB 20, 2014
Online brokerage Motif introduces flat fees for advisers

Silicon Valley startup also raises $35 million in funding from venture group.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Rate-of-return analysis shows value of delaying Social Security

Here's how higher-earning spouses should maximize benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Should you carry a mortgage into retirement?

A new tool can help resolve an age-old debate

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2014
SEC says investors need to know more about fees

Seemingly small or hidden fees can cause a big dent in portfolios over the long term, regulator warns

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2014
Schwab aims to help breakaways skip IBDs on path to independence

Broker-dealers are no longer considered a necessary step on the road to RIA, says Bernard Clark, head of the adviser services division at Charles Schwab.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Michael Jackson vs. IRS: Thriller battle over value of the estate

For rich and famous clients (like the late Michael Jackson), careful planning is needed to keep the Tax Man from plundering the estate.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2014
SEC zeroes in on brokers with high rollover batting averages

Commission and Finra are concerned that brokers are steering investors into higher-fee accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES FEB 20, 2014
Emerging-markets selloff sparks global concerns

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Emerging market selloff raises contagion fears. Plus: Short-selling starts to make sense, Bill Gross plans to work till he's 109, Obamacare triggers downgrade of health insurers, economists bicker over minimum wage laws, and tricks of debt-free Americans.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2014
Fidelity president O'Hanley to leave in February

In note to employees, Abby Johnson says money management unit 'performing well.'

By James Comtois
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2014
Buy your way toward higher assets under management

Acquiring clients can be a winning growth strategy, particularly for young advisers.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2014
7 business-building lessons advisers can learn from Amazon

Amazon went from nothing to $150 billion in market cap in just 20 years. What can you learn from its success and apply to your own firm?

By Steve Sanduski
WIREHOUSES FEB 20, 2014
Morgan Stanley tweaks compensation plan

Morgan Stanley will reduce payouts to low-performing experienced brokers, expand awards for hitting performance targets and enhance bonuses for increasing lending, according to details of the plan confirmed by <i>InvestmentNews</i>.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2014
Advisers missing opportunity as Gen Xers short on life insurance

Gap between what they have and what they need closing in on $450,000.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2014
Don't be fooled by companies beating estimates

Hedge-fund titan says market rally has been fueled by conditions that are difficult to sustain

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Mitigating Medicare costs

By lkonish
RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2014
Reducing the costs (and hassles) of expense reporting

Few things are more deflating than coming back from a very productive trip and having to fill out expense reports, but with Finra cracking down it is essential to find the right tools to protect you and your business.

By amurguia
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 19, 2014
What's next for Nicholas Schorsch and RCS Capital?

In the wake of back-to-back deals, the industry is curious about what the REIT czar will buy next.

By Andrew Leigh
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2014
Investing opportunities abound in Europe

After six straight quarters of contraction, eurozone may perform as well as the S&amp;P 500 this year

By CODONNELL
EQUITIES FEB 18, 2014
Breakfast with Benjamin: Obama's budget blueprint

Today: Who will be happy with Obama's budget blueprint? Plus, a contrarian idea for stocks, tapering already, gold, GMATs and g-forces.

By Jeff Benjamin