This week's top <i>InvestmentNews</i> stories feature an LPL exec's exit, potential pitfalls for brokers changing jobs, a flurry of adviser moves and a high-profile lesson in trust planning.
The comedienne prepared for death by talking about, and apparently, enabling her daughter as decision-maker
Retirement plan advisers need strategies to engage otherwise reluctant participants.
Are young professionals who can't pay walking straight into debtor's prison?
The Big Apple lags in creating wealthy Americans
Discount rate, inflation and taxes determine the lifetime value.
A rising number of households is bearing debt for the younger generation
Provider data covering new and in-force policies and premiums
Popular software program's improvements include the ability to compare up to four claiming strategies side-by-side.
Every time a decision or action is postponed, the chance that it will be completely forgotten increases. Here's how to short-circuit forgetfulness.
Merrill Lynch Clear uses iPad apps to encourage goals-based conversations between advisers and clients.
Brokers say they already work in clients' best interest, but formalizing it will eliminate their ability to service small accounts.
Public employees, including some schoolteachers, may not be aware of reductions.
For one couple, shortened life expectancy means they should probably collect benefits early
Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu features: Revisiting the idea of pooled 401(k) plans, plus Jack Bogle gives a half nod to Fed policy, the curious appeal of water ETFs, and more rich folks are calling for a market correction.
A new ranking reveals which industries have the best plans &mdash; and what features set them apart.
As financial crisis recedes, participants' risk tolerance levels climb and providers adjust
The ACA has helped individuals, but small business employers continue to struggle with the new law. <b><i>Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140831/HEALTH">Don't miss our full Health Care Planning special report.</a></b></i>
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> What's it mean when bears capitulate? Plus: The housing market recovery and homebuilder ETFs; 529s not so popular and here's why; Apple's big news; and the long-term-care insurance question.
