Liz Skinner

Liz Skinner is Special Projects Editor for InvestmentNews and Editor of ESG Clarity US. She has been a financial reporter and editor at InvestmentNews for 10 years. Liz joined InvestmentNews after five years as a reporter for Bloomberg News, where she covered the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other business news out of the nation’s capital. Off the clock, she’s raising two fearless girls and enjoys running, ice-skating and traveling to as many cities and beaches as possible. She has an MA in Environmental Resource Policy from George Washington University and you can connect with her on Twitter @SkinnerLiz.

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2015
Should you take a cue from Mark Zuckerberg's generous philanthropic plan?

New research shows giving time and money in one's later years could even be the key to retirement happiness.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2015
Giving the missing link to retirement happiness?

Zuckerbergs' generous philanthropic announcement may spark client conversations about donating time and money, which research shows can boost retiree fulfillment.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 22, 2015
From the C Suite with Commonwealth's Joe Deitch: Recognition he didn't know enough helped him save the firm

The collaborative chairman — and Tony Award winner — learned to listen and wait for consensus, at least most of the time.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 22, 2015
The pay gap between the sexes is relatively slim in financial advice

Pay inequity in the industry beats the national median, but the data takes a discouraging turn when looking at firm owners

529 plans adding more conservative investment options
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 20, 2015
529 plans adding more conservative investment options

Hoping to stave off concern from college savers that 529 accounts are too vulnerable to stock market volatility and expected interest rate hikes, some plan managers are switching up investment choices.

RETIREMENT TAX NOV 20, 2015
Senate Finance Committee OKs changes to college savings plans

Senate committee to approve measure loosening rules for 529 plans.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2015
529 benefits go beyond college savings

Advisers should discuss additional advantages, including estate planning, to help clients make good decisions and build the relationship.

Forget boomers and millennials, Gen Xers need advisers' help the most
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2015
Forget boomers and millennials, Gen Xers need advisers' help the most

Even though they're in their peak earning years, GenXers have the poorest financial habits.

Advisers using the wrong words on websites to attract new clients
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 10, 2015
Advisers using the wrong words on websites to attract new clients

Unique and authentic messages are necessary to stand out in crowded market.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2015
Aspiriant to add $570 million San Diego RIA to its ranks

Additional deals expected as $9 billion firm is primed for growth, CEO says.