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RIA NEWS SEP 02, 2013
Should you invest in gold?

Following new positive U.S. economic data, investment experts are mixed on whether the precious metal still glitters

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS SEP 02, 2013
Gold bulls return after slump

Gold traders are the most bullish in five months on signs that demand for coins and jewelry increased

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2013
Bumpy road ahead

Health insurance exchanges are drawing enthusiasm and consternation from advisers. Darla Mercado sorts out the confusion. <i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/healthcare&quot;>All you need to know about the new health care laws</a>)</i>

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2013
Wake up and seize the opportunity

By MFXFeeder
FIXED INCOME SEP 01, 2013
Ignorance is not bliss

Sooner or later, there is going to be a bloodletting in the bond market and it's up to advisers to make sure their clients don't get caught in the middle of it. Now.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2013
T. Rowe bars some workers from 401(k) trading

Firm bars some from mass trading in 401(k)s.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2013
Broker settles SEC charges of misuse of rebates to adviser

Instinet paid more than $800,000 to settle SEC charges that it gave commission rebates to an investment adviser who then used them to make improper payments to his ex-wife and to fund a personal residence.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2013
Why you should stop your health savings contributions when Medicare begins

Medicare enrollment mandatory for Social Security recipients age 65+

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2013
How will Syria turmoil impact your portfolio?

Wealth managers advise jittery investors not to lose focus amid specter of U.S. military action

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 29, 2013
Rising rates hurt bonds? That's news to investors

Advisers will have their work cut out for them when rates start rising.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 29, 2013
BlackRock joins hunt for the white whale of retirement income

Giant money manager files for approval a set of bond funds with target date maturities.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2013
New SSgA ETFs undercut iShares, Vanguard on price

By Jason Kephart
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2013
RIAs vs. wirehouses: who will gather more share?

RIAs continue to surge while full-service brokerage firms sputter

By DJAMIESON
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2013
New hedge fund ads to highlight alternative investments

Due diligence pro Randy Shain on how investors should weigh the risks

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2013
BofA creates new retirement unit

Bank of America Corp. has combined its retirement planning and wealth management capabilities.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2013
Alleged Ponzi scheme funded startup businesses

Clients in self-directed IRAs turned over control; 20% returns pitched

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2013
Festive fall on tap for Washington but action is another thing

Advisers watching for clues on the federal budget, debt ceiling, tax policy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2013
Broker audits marred by conflicts of interest, watchdog says

PCAOB finds 72% of audits fail to sufficiently test internal controls.

By Gregory Crawford
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2013
Legg's list: International equity shop wanted

Move is key to strategy as heavy chunk of fixed income assets could become a problem.

By Randy Diamond
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2013
Focus adds Midwest firm to the fold

New partnership has $400 million in assets, more than 200 clients.

By DJAMIESON