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RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2012
Four questions you should ask about succession planning

By Scott Feraro
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
Axa offers deals to let clients drop VA death benefits

By Darla Mercado
MSSB: How Greece can roil Europe and the U.S.
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 29, 2012
MSSB: How Greece can roil Europe and the U.S.

There are at least three channels through which Greece's troubles could spread throughout the Euro Zone; and the difficulties in Europe would likely have a substantial impact on the U.S. and global economies.

By Paul Menchaca
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
'Classic' retirement becoming less likely

The Great Recession has put a great big dent in many retirement plans. Downsizing may be key, but a whole lot of boomers will have little choice but to stay on the job after the age of 65.

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2012
U.S. drifting toward lost decade, warns Krugman

Interest rates to remain low for a very long time, predicts nobel laureate; 'we're all looking like Japan'

By John Goff
Schwab in front as custodians set plans to finance adviser succession
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2012
Schwab in front as custodians set plans to finance adviser succession

The Charles Schwab Corp.'s plans to offer financing for financial adviser succession plans is putting pressure on other custodians to do the same, observers say

By Dan Jamieson
Wells Fargo sued by borrowers over reverse mortgage policies
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
Wells Fargo sued by borrowers over reverse mortgage policies

Wells Fargo & Co. is ignoring federal rules on reverse mortgages and forcing homes into foreclosure instead of giving heirs a chance to buy them, according to a lawsuit.

By Doug Cubberley
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2012
Adviser creates program for young professionals

When adviser Jackie Kleinman decided to create a program to help young professionals manage the money issues that come up early in their careers, she ended up rejuvenating her own career, too

By LKUYKENDALL
Advisers must act after Obamacare gets clean bill of health from Supreme Court
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Advisers must act after Obamacare gets clean bill of health from Supreme Court

In the climax to an epic legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's massive health-care overhaul does not violate the Constitution. So what does this mean for advisers? Plenty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks

Hospitals, big pharma likely winners, but HMOs, equipment makers could take a hit

By Jeff Benjamin
House Republicans to pitch one-year student loan rate fix
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2012
House Republicans to pitch one-year student loan rate fix

House Republicans will pitch a temporary fix for a student loan rate set to double to 6.8% July 1 by combining it with a highway spending bill

By Doug Cubberley
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2012
Delays mar switch to state registration

By DJAMIESON
Merrill fined for allegedly overcharging customers by $32M
WIREHOUSES JUN 28, 2012
Merrill fined for allegedly overcharging customers by $32M

Brokerage agrees to pay nearly $3M fine to settle Finra enforcement action; 'improper coding' blamed

By Liz Skinner
Tardy RIA state filers subject to 'deregistration' by SEC
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2012
Tardy RIA state filers subject to 'deregistration' by SEC

Tardy RIA state filers will be subject to 'deregistration' by the SEC. But it looks like scores of mid-sized firms are going to miss the deadline

By DJAMIESON
SEC or Finra? No contest which one advisers chose, IN survey shows
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2012
SEC or Finra? No contest which one advisers chose, IN survey shows

Respondents willing to pay user fee to commission to avoid SRO oversight

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MSSB's Darst: Three criteria needed for a new secular bull run
EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
MSSB's Darst: Three criteria needed for a new secular bull run

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's chief investment strategist remains optimistic about America's future, citing the country's ability to innovate.

By Paul Menchaca
Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal
EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal

Romney win would be boon for insurers, bust for hospital-related stocks

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers ducking crucial retirement issue: MIT prof
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Advisers ducking crucial retirement issue: MIT prof

Financial advisers 'hide under the table' when clients ask about future health care costs, says Coughlin; guessing game

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
No easy fix to withdrawal rates in retirement

By MFXFeeder
Translating Medicare-ese for financial advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Translating Medicare-ese for financial advisers

Another new tool helps advisers guide their clients through the ever-important Medicare decisions

By Mary Beth Franklin