With stock trading down, the major online brokerage firms continue to ramp up their options-trading capabilities. While futures generate sizable commissions, critics worry that the use of greater leverage could leave less-sophisticated investors wondering where their money went.
Data suggests that there is growing investment interest in advisory firms from private-equity specialists and consolidators. But with buyers getting choosier, it's also easy to foul up a potential sale. | <b>Special Report:</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=specialreporttemplate&issuedate=20111118&sid=EXIT>Selling your practice &raquo;</a>
Investors overly concerned about economic fine points, says noted adviser
Legendary fund manager Bill Miller finally gave up the ghost, unloading his entire stake in Eastman Kodak. The damage? The Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust took a $550 million hit from the sale.
Critics say proposal will lead to less Federal assistance, and thus less financial aid; 'Johnny Jones isn't going to appreciate that'
College savings plans saw first negative outflows since the financial crisis; demographics, lousy economy cited
The Census Bureau says fewer Americans relocated last year than in six decades. But those who did pick up stakes tended to move to states with either no personal income tax or relatively low overall rates. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110915&Category=FREE&ArtNo=915009999&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1>States with the highest tax rates &raquo;</a>
Paying for college is a big load for clients.To ease the burden, many enroll in 529 plans. But not all 529s are created equal. Here are the states with the worst college-savings plans. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110711&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=711009999&Ref=PH>Penn State the most expensive public university &raquo;</a> | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110630&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=630009999&Ref=PH>The 10 priciest private colleges &raquo;</a>
Emerging market guru says inflation will force investors back into equities; 'bouncing along the bottom'
Prices to originate a sale rising as fees get squeezed; 'need to tackle business-model issues'
