Unsecured debt for company maintenance facility now trading at 16 cents on the dollar
Republican lawmakers coming over to the idea that Uncle Sam must raise more revenue to make real impact on deficit; Grover Norquist not thrilled
Financial advisers are calling on insurers to enhance their suite of variable annuities, saying that clients are turned off by falling accrual rates on living benefits and insufficient investment choices
U.S. Senate Democrats are proposing to use a 3.25 percent surtax on income over $1 million to pay for extending and expanding a payroll tax cut, setting up a test vote as early as this week.
A fervent outcry from a wide range of financial industry groups and bipartisan lawmakers helped persuade the Labor Department to withdraw a proposed rule that would expand the definition of fiduciary for advisers to retirement plans.
Love it or hate it, New York elicits strong opinions from just about everyone.
St. Louis might be brushed off as flyover country by some coast-to-coast travelers, but it has become the final destination for many financial advisers.
Despite is reputation for gray skies, Seattle has weathered the nation's economic storm better than most of the U.S. That fact, combined with the area's recreational opportunities and quality of life, makes some financial advisers who live and work there pretty satisfied.
Supercommittee notion of doing away with exemption not so super; going down the Whitney path
The latest scandal at UBS may be causing headaches for the bank's advisers right now. But in the long run, a re-emphasis on serving rich clients -- rather than chasing investment banking business -- could be a good thing for the company and its wealth managers. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110802&Category=FREE&ArtNo=802009999&Ref=PH>Wirehouse rankings: Average assets per rep</a> | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110922&Category=FREE&ArtNo=922009999&Ref=PH>The richest states</a>
Uncle Sam's paper up 26% this year; given troubles in Europe, demand not 'waning anytime soon'
Rhode Island's college savings plan has a new feature aimed at limiting parents' roller coaster ride when the markets face extreme environments. And observers say the idea may catch on with competitors.
Aviva says a slew of charity-originated life insurance policies were touted as way to aid churches in poorer neighborhoods. But the carrier claims agents and third-party were the biggest beneficiaries
Critics say proposal will lead to less Federal assistance, and thus less financial aid; 'Johnny Jones isn't going to appreciate that'
Illinois stops accepting new participants due to gap in funding
College savings plans saw first negative outflows since the financial crisis; demographics, lousy economy cited
Most baby boomers, even those past retirement age, say they don't know much about Medicare, the federal health insurance plan for seniors. Their ignorance could end up costing them.
Almost one-third of U.S. employers are likely to stop providing health coverage for workers in 2014, when U.S. subsidies become available for people to buy individual policies.
The Census Bureau says fewer Americans relocated last year than in six decades. But those who did pick up stakes tended to move to states with either no personal income tax or relatively low overall rates. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110915&Category=FREE&ArtNo=915009999&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=1>States with the highest tax rates &raquo;</a>
It isn't easy for advisers to illustrate financial concepts for clients, but Carl Richards does just that
