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Romney tax plan would likely spell end of mortgage deduction, says Bowles
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2012
Romney tax plan would likely spell end of mortgage deduction, says Bowles

Lowering of all tax brackets will require more than just eliminating tax breaks for the rich

Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 11, 2012
Dour Gundlach sees dramatic comeuppance for U.S.

Out-of-control debt will force massive policy changes, including tax hikes and spending cuts; 'we're going to jump the tracks'

Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2012
Versus targeting RIAs with new private real estate fund

Versus was granted an exemption from SEC Monday that allows it to offer a second share class of its Versus Capital Multi-Manager Real Estate Income Fund (VCMIX), which doesn't charge distribution fees or an early-withdrawal penalty.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2012
Video: Why the housing market could be a big surprise

In his July market report, Brad McMillan, chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network LLP, says the housing market has the potential to provide the beleaguered U.S. economy with a "real chance for an outside surprise."

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2012
Buffett makes $3.85B bid for ResCap mortgage business

INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2012
Wells Real Estate nixes controversial charge

In a move that should cheer shareholders, Wells Real Estate has decided against charging clients an internalization fee.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2012
The retirement vehicle advisers love to hate

Financial advisers should love reverse mortgages. After all, older clients who may be strapped for cash — and many are — can use a reverse mortgage to tap the equity in their homes rather than raid their investment portfolios. For fee-based advisers, a reverse mortgage could preserve their bread and butter.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 27, 2012
Most nontraded REITs underperform market

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2012
Falcone resigns as chairman, CEO of Harbinger Group

Founder of hedge fund firm Harbinger Capital Partners last year settled a probe by U.S. regulators by admitting improperly borrowing money from his fund to pay his personal taxes.

Thinkorswim users hit TD Ameritrade with hefty arbitration claim
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2012
Thinkorswim users hit TD Ameritrade with hefty arbitration claim

Thinkorswim users sue TD Ameritrade claiming they could not get through to execute trades in August

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2012
Five years later, housing prices on the rise

National averages indicate property market finally recovering from Great Cave-In; good news, bad news

INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2012
B-Ds join to pitch REITs

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2012
Alternatives coverage expands

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2012
Looking beyond the obvious for yield

Advisers' enthusiasm over alternatives curbed
INVESTING RIAS JUN 21, 2012
Advisers' enthusiasm over alternatives curbed

High fees, lower returns and flagging growth have taken toll on advisers' alternatives enthisiasm: Morningstar

INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2012
New CE Quiz: Investment and retirement planning

This quiz is based on several recent columns and articles from InvestmentNews that explore the use and performance of alternative investments, as well as developments in the retirement and 401(k) landscape.

CNL Lifestyle will avoid valuation shock: CEO
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 19, 2012
CNL Lifestyle will avoid valuation shock: CEO

CNL Lifestyles Properties expects to post a new valuation in August

INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2012
Nontraded REITs feel heat despite sales

Real estate big suspends interest payments on private placement
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 15, 2012
Real estate big suspends interest payments on private placement

A top real estate investor has suspended payments on a private placement hawked by B-Ds

What does Buffett see about real estate that others don't?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 15, 2012
What does Buffett see about real estate that others don't?

The Oracle makes $3.85B bid for ResCap mortgage business; 'the worst is behind us'