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What’s a Subprime Mortgage?
Participants might know less than you think about personal finance and the economy, a poll of Americans suggests.
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Talking Points
Tired of giving the same old presentations? Use these nuggets of information to spruce them up.
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Staying on Course
One of my favorite quotations is George Santayana's, "Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it."
practice management
Added Value
Leveraging your relationships with providers and wholesalers to increase your value proposition
Study Links More Choice with More Risk
Research indicates that too many investment choices in a 401(k) plan may lead participants who are inexperienced investors to take on more risk than they would with fewer...
Smart Funds Adopt New Target-Date Focus
Hand Benefits&Trust Company (HB&T) has hired Target Date Analytics LLC (TDA) to manage the firm’s SMART Funds Target Date Series.
Boomers Losing Confidence but Staying Optimistic
While only three in 10 of polled Boomers are working with a financial professional, those who are show more optimism about their finances.
Asset Managers, Advisers Agree on Retail Portfolio Outlook
Actively managed funds will see increased competition for assets in retail portfolios, including the retirement income space, according to research from the Financial Research Corporation.
Advisers Help Grandparents with College Savings
Grandparents want help from advisers creating a savings plan to contribute to their grandchildren’s college education, according to research from The Hartford.
SEC Charges B/D Firm for Improper Gifts to Fidelity Employees
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged privately held, registered broker/dealer Lazard Capital Markets LLC with failing to supervise three employees who spent more than $600,000 while 'improperly...
Some Too Strained to Save
Many who have stopped contributing to their retirement plans have done so because of the financial crisis.
The Alternative Route
Following the success of alternative investments for institutional investors, advisers are increasingly using alternative investments in the retail market, Cerulli research says.
Providing Guaranteed Income Is Top Priority for Americans
A Transamerica Retirement Survey reveals that Americans want the next President and Congress to focus on guaranteeing retirement income.
Employer Plan Participation Rates Indicate Retirement Crisis
A report from the AARP Public Policy Institute suggests inadequate legs on the three-legged stool for retirement savings will mean a bleak retirement for many.
Average American Feels Alone in Retirement Planning
Many Americans who don’t have an adviser think they don’t have enough money to attract an adviser, according to a survey by AARP Financial Inc.
Worried Americans Prefer Fee-Based Advisers
Americans are worried about today’s market, and many say they think an adviser could help them.
Adviser-led Parents Better College Savers
A new report says that day-to-day expenses are thwarting parents’ ability to set aside money for college – and they may have to put off retirement as a...
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Best of Both Worlds
Once the province of large plans, "hybrid" cash balance now makes sense for micro plans
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Gold Mettle
By the time you read this column, the Olympics will likely be a distant memory, but already there have been exciting finishes and new world records.