The Labor Department has finalized a rule aimed at deterring financial advisers from receiving additional compensation based on the funds they choose for retirement plans
The Labor Department and the SEC agree on fee disclosures.
Affluent investors are just as anxious about having enough money to retire as everyone else.
Cites lack of performance at LifeCompass, lack of continuity at Schwab Target
So far, star analyst's prediction of disaster for tax-exempt sector way off the mark; other made similar forecasts
Dire predictions off the mark as key indicators continue to surprise; 'missing the underlying strength'
A bit of Southern hospitality mixed with big-city benefits has helped Atlanta remain an ideal place to build a wealth management business, even though it is still recovering from an economic downturn.
Tuition and fees skyrocket as cash-strapped legislatures look to fill budget gaps
California is closing its adviser-sold Section 529 college savings plan and folding its $283 million in assets into the state's much larger direct-sold plan, after failing to find a company to manage the adviser-sold plan.
The proposed elimination of the mortgage-interest tax deduction for second homes will smack a number of states. Here's a look at how each state will fare -- and the additional amount homeowners could pay Uncle Sam. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20111025&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=102509999&Ref=PH>The best-performing housing markets</a>
Connecticut has highest per capita income, but plenty of poor folks; solidly middle class now 'solidly hurting'
Falling investment returns, rising costs of necessities has pre-retirees cutting back on prescriptions, skipping doctors' appointments, study finds
Europe will muddle through its financial crisis but is unlikely to craft an enduring solution to calm volatile investment markets.
Fed's low-interest-rate policy making tax-exempt debt very attractive, say portfolio managers; 'renewed confidence'
States, cities face rate cuts as financial pressures mount, credit rater warns; defaults, while rare, could increase
Timing is everything, and the high-profile analyst blew hers with that celebrated muni meltdown prediction for 2011; she still may end up being right, though
Dire prediction by high-profile analyst fails to pan out; tax-exempt debt sees 10.5% gain this year
Albert Pujols may have made a smart decision signing with the L.A. Angels instead of the Florida Marlins or sticking with the St. Louis Cardinals. His tax attorney may have a different view on the subject, however.
This was supposed to be the year the muni market went to hell in a handbasket. But with yields now matching -- and even surpassing comparable Treasuries -- tax-exempt bonds are suddenly very hot. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111208&Category=FREE&ArtNo=120809999&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=PH>The ten muni funds investors flocked to in 2011 &raquo;</a>
