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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2015
Dead-broke millennials will bring in higher fees than sought-after boomers

The difference between traditional wealth management and robo-advisers boils down to the latter's ability to realize the future potential earnings power of millennials despite their current cash-strapped state.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2015
Can games of chance encourage people to save more?

There's gambling going on at this bank, and it's perfectly legal.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2015
Is money keeping you up at night?

If you're like most other American residents surveyed in a recent poll, then worrying about financial concerns is taking up most of your time.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2015
Vanguard knocks Fidelity from top spot of DC assets ranking after decades-long run

Index giant enjoys 7.9% increase in assets over last year while Boston behemoth suffers 3.4% drop.

States should have flexibility in crafting workplace-based retirement plans: GAO
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2015
States should have flexibility in crafting workplace-based retirement plans: GAO

Report looks at estimates of workplace retirement savings program coverage, strategies used by states and other countries to expand coverage among private-sector workers and challenges that states could face.

Transamerica to buy Mercer's defined-contribution record-keeping business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2015
Transamerica to buy Mercer's defined-contribution record-keeping business

The deal is expected to add $71 billion in assets under administration and 917,000 participants to Transamerica's record-keeping platform.

NextCapital takes on competing retirement robos with 401(k) account aggregation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2015
NextCapital takes on competing retirement robos with 401(k) account aggregation

With such automated functionality, advisers can pull data from various sources to create a comprehensive financial plan.

How to shop smart during Medicare annual enrollment
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2015
How to shop smart during Medicare annual enrollment

This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their plans to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.

401(k) advice gap presents opportunity for advisers
RETIREMENT RIAS SEP 23, 2015
401(k) advice gap presents opportunity for advisers

Participants want professional retirement-planning advice, but many aren't using it when offered, according to a Schwab study, giving advisers a chance to shine.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2015
Texas securities regulator cracks down on firm selling pension streams

Company accused of making “misleading and deceiving” statements to investors

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2015
Here's what would happen if the richest person in every country gave all their money to the poor

It'd mean more in Sweden but not much in India, as the latter has a much higher number of poverty-stricken citizens.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2015
Good omen? Mortgage borrowing has bounced back

These numbers offer proof that the housing market may be turning a corner.

Betterment to become first major robo-adviser to offer 401(k) plans to employers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2015
Betterment to become first major robo-adviser to offer 401(k) plans to employers

Breaking new ground in retirement planning, the automated investment service will begin offering 401(k) plans to employers, competing against giants such as TIAA-CREF, Vanguard, Prudential, Charles Schwab and Fidelity.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2015
Economist sees widening inequality due to tax policy, evasion

Tax evasion by individuals costs governments $200 billion a year, and havens used by U.S. multinational companies cost $130 billion annually.

The latest data on life insurance companies and long-term-care providers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2015
The latest data on life insurance companies and long-term-care providers

RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 20, 2015
7 risks for retirement income planning

Those entering retirement are crossing the threshold into an entirely foreign way of living, where they are vulnerable to several hazards.

The rise and fall of commodities puts some advanced economies on the ropes
RETIREMENT EQUITIES SEP 18, 2015
The rise and fall of commodities puts some advanced economies on the ropes

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The atrophy of the manufacturing sector as commodity prices wane is wreaking havoc on a number of advanced economies.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2015
Roth IRAs: Supersaving for college

Popular retirement vehicle has several advantages over a traditional 529 plan in many cases

The Fed sets the stage for a December tantrum
RETIREMENT EQUITIES SEP 17, 2015
The Fed sets the stage for a December tantrum

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Janet Yellen's September delay could lead to a December repeat of the taper tantrum.

What would rising interest rates mean for you?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2015
What would rising interest rates mean for you?

Here's what to do &amp;mdash; and not do &amp;mdash; when the Fed raises rates.