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Andrews Introduces Advice Legislation
A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to update the investment advice regulations to the Pension Protection Act to allow for independent investment advice.
Most Americans Now Anticipating Insufficient Retirement Income
A recent Gallup poll shows that, for the first time this decade, a majority (52%) of non-retired Americans say they will not have enough money to live comfortably...
Court Says 404(c) No Defense in Fiduciary Stock Suit
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire determined that Tyco International Ltd. cannot use Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) section 404(c) protection in its...
Oregon Sues 529 Fund Manager
The state of Oregon has sued OppenheimerFunds Inc., charging the fund manager with understating the risk it took with a bond fund in Oregon's state college-savings plan.
Merck Loses Challenge to Company Stock Fiduciary Claims
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has refused to issue summary judgment for Merck&Co. on claims the drugmaker breached its fiduciary duties by continuing...
IMHO: Business as Usual
Like many, perhaps most, Americans I have viewed the unraveling “Bonusgate″ scandal with a mixture of disgust and incredulity.
IMHO: Business as Usual
Like many, perhaps most, Americans, I have viewed the unraveling “Bonusgate″ scandal with a mixture of disgust and incredulity.
FINRA Unveils Tools to Spot Scams
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released two online tools designed to help investors spot and resist investment fraud, the agency said.
Advisers Anticipate Their Future at MSSB
The details of how the joint venture between Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney will play out are yet to unfold, but retirement plan advisers seem optimistic about the...
Pension Fund Sues UBS
The New Orleans Employees Retirement System has filed a class action lawsuit seeking billions of dollars in damages from UBS.
A Sure Thing?
Generally speaking, there’s no such thing as a sure thing – certainly when it comes to investing.
Treasury Suggests Boosting Social Security Retirement Ages
The latest U.S. Treasury Department treatise on Social Security reform suggests increasing both the early and normal retirement ages would help encourage more Americans to stay in the...
SSA Rolls Out Retire Online Campaign
Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue and Patty Duke yesterday unveiled Social Security's new online retirement application and launched the agency's Retire Online campaign.
No Deflation in Cost of True Love
Recession or not, true love will cost you dearly this year.
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Which Way Do I Go?
Wirehouse, independent, or other. Which business model is right for you?