Jeff Benjamin

Jeff Benjamin is a senior columnist who primarily writes about investments and practice management as they relate to the wealth management industry. In addition to news and opinion writing, Jeff also does regular video interviews and is the co-host of The InvestmentNews Podcast, a weekly show that takes listeners behind the scenes of our coverage. He joined InvestmentNews in 2000. Prior to InvestmentNews, Jeff’s career included working as an analyst at Cerulli Associates, and as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires. Jeff is based in North Carolina and when he isn’t working, he can usually be found playing golf or fishing. Jeff is a former Marine and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University.

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Dividend-centered fund on a run, up 5.5% this year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 10, 2011
Dividend-centered fund on a run, up 5.5% this year

Payden Value Leaders rejiggered, now zeroing in on large caps with hefty payouts; it's working, too

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2011
Higher taxes are on the horizon

Here are some examples of ways that financial advisers can help clients to reduce their tax burden.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2011
At long last, good news for the housing market

Housing is inexpensive and should be attractive to legitimate buyers

Despite earlier predictions, no pall at all over muni market
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2011
Despite earlier predictions, no pall at all over muni market

With yields matching, even surpassing comparable Treasuries, municipals suddenly big with advisers

RETIREMENT TAX NOV 02, 2011
Second-home tax break is in jeopardy

As Congress mulls new ways to increase revenue, the mortgage interest deduction on second homes is seen as a likely target for elimination

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2011
Don't abandon commodities

Although commodities are falling down on the job as a portfolio diversifier in the rough-and-tumble markets, it would be a big mistake to give up on the asset class altogether

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2011
Value stocks best bet to navigate choppy seas

Large-cap-value stocks stand out as the clear favorite in equities for the year ahead

INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 26, 2011
Roosevelt brings in fixed-income vet to take it into bonds

If you need another sign that investors are completely spooked by the stock market, consider this: The Roosevelt Investment Group Inc., a $5 billion asset management and advisory firm known for its hefty stock allocations, is moving into the fixed-income space

INVESTING ETFS OCT 19, 2011
BlackRock: ETF standards in need of improvement

BlackRock Inc., which controls 42% of the exchange-traded-fund market, is calling on its peers and regulators to raise their standards in terms of transparency and oversight of ETFs

Dollar's surprise rise slamming these stock sectors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2011
Dollar's surprise rise slamming these stock sectors

The import of exports: Companies that generate big revenue overseas not helped by strengthening greenback