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Figuring out Social Security spousal benefit requires some ciphering
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 20, 2013
Figuring out Social Security spousal benefit requires some ciphering

Sometimes it's a lot more complicated than just dividing by 2

By Mary Beth Franklin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 18, 2013
Residents in these three states worst at money matters

Finra survey reveals drop in national financial literacy; 'something wrong with this picture.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JAN 18, 2013
Regulators to crack down on phony AUM

Facing oversight and image issues, some advisers are stretching the truth about the amount of assets they manage. Regulators are not amused.

By DJAMIESON
Strong quarter at Wells Fargo fails to impress
RIA NEWS JAN 18, 2013
Strong quarter at Wells Fargo fails to impress

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2013
Float hopes? Another investor sues Fidelity over use of temporary funds

Another plan participant has filed suit against Fidelity, claiming the company misused float income generated off of some $46B held in 401(k) accounts.

By Darla Mercado
Fidelity annuities vet jumps to Bank of America
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2013
Fidelity annuities vet jumps to Bank of America

Jeff Cimini takes on new role as head of personal retirement

By Darla Mercado
Self-employment a halfway house for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2013
Self-employment a halfway house for retirement

Home-based work makes for a good transistion for clients looking to ease into their golden years

By Mary Beth Franklin
BofA cross-sell seen in new Merrill bonus plan
WIREHOUSES JAN 17, 2013
BofA cross-sell seen in new Merrill bonus plan

Initiates new awards program that could shrink bonuses.

By AOSTERLAND
Keen to promote growth, Morgan Stanley puts a lid on its grid
WIREHOUSES JAN 17, 2013
Keen to promote growth, Morgan Stanley puts a lid on its grid

In a bid to drum up new business, Morgan Stanley will keep its basic cash grid the same in 2013 -- and roll out a growth award program.

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2013
No surrender: Advisers have 'obligation' to talk life settlements with clients

A policy buyer says such transactions make plenty of sense for certain groups of people

By Liz Skinner
VA buyback offers raising hackles in B-D Land
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2013
VA buyback offers raising hackles in B-D Land

Recent VA buyback offers by insurers are getting a frosty reception from B-Ds. Here's why.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS JAN 17, 2013
There's gold in them thar fields

Some investors are no longer content to buy shares in gold ETFs. Instead, they're purchasing gold coins and ingots and burying the metal in the ground.

By AOSTERLAND
Annuity sales show Guggenheim not so crazy with buying binge
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2013
Annuity sales show Guggenheim not so crazy with buying binge

Big rise in market share for Security Benefit, EquiTrust; generous benefits

By Darla Mercado
Krawcheck's latest gig is pure gold
WIREHOUSES JAN 17, 2013
Krawcheck's latest gig is pure gold

Former BofA/Merrill wealth management chief joins advisory board of Gold Bullion International.

By IN Staff
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2013
Don't settle; how advisers can get 'unstuck'

For advisers who find themselves settling for a mediocre or perhaps even unsatisfactory situation, these tips may help them get back on track

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2013
Top Adviser Q&A: David Hefty

How one adviser has grown his firm by recruiting advisers who share his vision

By Paul Menchaca
Market strategists favor stocks in 2013
EQUITIES JAN 16, 2013
Market strategists favor stocks in 2013

Three market strategists participating in an InvestmentNews webcast favor stocks over bonds in 2013 and see the economy growing slowly amid more bickering in Washington.

By AOSTERLAND
Isn't it rich? Wealthy get off light in budget deal
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2013
Isn't it rich? Wealthy get off light in budget deal

Despite dire predictions, high earners caught a sizable break with the budget deal. Here's how.

By John Goff
Advocates for retirement tax incentives gird for 2013 battle
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 16, 2013
Advocates for retirement tax incentives gird for 2013 battle

Stepping up lobbying to protect 401(k)s, IRA deferrals; 'laying down a marker'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2013
Talking Points: When a growing firm decides it's time to make the next move

Pershing's Mark Tibergien discusses the challenegs and benefits with mergeres and acquisitions.

By Paul Menchaca