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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House approves bill easing 529 plan rules
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2015
House approves bill easing 529 plan rules

Families may get to pay for computers again with these popular college savings accounts.

INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 03, 2015
Advisers slow to embrace socially responsible investments sought by clients

Despite being increasingly in-demand from clients like Bryan Wilson (pictured), advisers have been slow to embrace socially responsible investments. <b><i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150301/IMPACTINVEST&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our full Impact Investing special report</a>)</b></i>

Taking over an adviser's book can be a risky venture
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 02, 2015
Taking over an adviser's book can be a risky venture

It can prove tougher than many think to build trust and meld with someone else's clients.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2015
Demand for socially responsible investing options in 401(k)s on the rise

Money managers say more participants want to link retirement savings to values.

Oscars shine light on Alzheimer's costs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2015
Oscars shine light on Alzheimer's costs

Financial advisers can help clients take early steps to plan for the progressive disease.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 26, 2015
Factors to consider when choosing a 529 college savings plan

Look for automatic reallocation, inflation hedges and other features.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2015
Should you use prepaid college tuition plans?

As more schools sign on, the guarantees and tuition cost savings grow more attractive.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2015
SIFMA claims White House figures on DOL rule flawed

A new paper by the organization concludes $17 billion estimate of lost retirement savings not substantiated.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 24, 2015
Pay models evolve beyond 1% of AUM

The fee-only advice industry that emerged as brokers deserted a commission-reliant business model is now evolving, with advisers working out the best way to get compensated for their services.

NEWS RIAS FEB 24, 2015
RIA alliances help independent advisers prosper

Independent adviser alliances have grown up along with the industry, allowing members to share knowledge and feel connected.