John Goff

John was Online Editor at InvestmentNews from 2009 to 2014. You can see his LinkedIn here.

John Goff
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Finra hires big gun to lobby for advisor biz SRO
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 25, 2011
Finra hires big gun to lobby for advisor biz SRO

Michael Oxley of 'Sarbanes-Oxley' fame will push for self-regulation of investment advisers

Why tax day is a good day to be a whaler
RETIREMENT TAX APR 19, 2011
Why tax day is a good day to be a whaler

New deductions this year include $10K for qualified harpooners; modest credit for hosting exchange student

Estate tax filers catch a break with IRS extension
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 19, 2011
Estate tax filers catch a break with IRS extension

Agency extends due date for Form 8939;' good news' for those struggling with cost basis of property

Bonds could 'get killed' in coming months, warns famed economist
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 19, 2011
Bonds could 'get killed' in coming months, warns famed economist

Or at least, that's the concern of top economist Bruce Kasman, who is worried about a simultaneous recovery in both developing and emerging nations. Why? Because it would ignite inflation -- and torch bondholders in the process.

S&P puts odds of U.S. credit downgrade at 1 in 3
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 18, 2011
S&P puts odds of U.S. credit downgrade at 1 in 3

Negative outlook sends stock markets tumbling; 'material risk' lawmakers won't agree on budget cuts

iPad, iPhone have brokerages going 'app crazy'
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 18, 2011
iPad, iPhone have brokerages going 'app crazy'

As consumers manage more of their lives via smartphones and iPads, financial service companies are trying to ensure they don't get lost in the electronic shuffle.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH APR 18, 2011
Putnam adds wealth of tax info to wealth management website

No hard sell on site, and the price is right

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 17, 2011
Absolute-return funds absolutely confusing, advisers say

Unemployment down in 38 states — but still sky high in this one
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 15, 2011
Unemployment down in 38 states — but still sky high in this one

Encouraging news on the job front, particularly in New Mexico, but Nevada's losing streak continues

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2011
Consumer protection cop tells GOP critics to stuff it

Warren slams attempts to weaken authority of new bureau; Wall Street 'behemoths' the real problem