A Virginia couple who donated their house to local firefighters for a training exercise can't deduct the property's value from their federal income taxes, a divided U.S. Tax Court has ruled
Lessons learned from last year will play again in this climate, says fund manager; going short, going cash are keys
Economists and chief investment strategists are busy penning their second-half outlooks for the investment markets, and many of them expect a rerun of the so-called risk-on/risk-off mentality of investors that developed in the middle of last year.
Advisers will be instrumental in breaking down 401(k) costs for plan sponsors; investment fees to be an “eye-opener”
The addition of college target date funds will give American Funds' $33 billion CollegeAmerica 529 Savings Plan a similar menu of options as other 529 plans, the majority of which already offer advice-embedded products.
The U.S. and certain emerging markets are the best places to invest right now, according to Pimco's Mohamed El-Erian, but not without some risk
New data shows that younger clients get larger trading discounts than older ones, are less profitable -- and are more likely to dump their advisers. Your move.
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.
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.
Interest rates to remain low for a very long time, predicts nobel laureate; 'we're all looking like Japan'
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
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.
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
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.
Hospitals, big pharma likely winners, but HMOs, equipment makers could take a hit
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
Brokerage agrees to pay nearly $3M fine to settle Finra enforcement action; 'improper coding' blamed
