Paying for college is a big load for clients.To ease the burden, many enroll in 529 plans. But not all 529s are created equal. Here are the states with the worst college-savings plans. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110711&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=711009999&Ref=PH>Penn State the most expensive public university &raquo;</a> | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110630&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=630009999&Ref=PH>The 10 priciest private colleges &raquo;</a>
For advisers to the super-rich, devising their clients' investment strategies is no longer enough. Increasingly, they must protect wealthy families from themselves. <br><a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111109&Category=FREE&ArtNo=110909910&Ref=PH><b><i>IN Extra</b></i> 10 sketches every wealthy client should see &raquo;</a>
Before they march down the aisle, engaged couples rarely discuss who'll pay the electric bill or how much to save once the knot is tied. Maybe they should.
Fed's tougher capital tests could throw a spanner into the works for buybacks as well
Competition fierce as number of millionaires in Asia set to double by 2015; plenty of offers on the table
Survey shows many workers will have to stay on the job years longer before they can afford to retire
With yields matching, even surpassing comparable Treasuries, municipals suddenly big with advisers
New approach divides fund offerings into a trio of goal-based portfolios
Republicans OK with axing tax deductions for the rich, but marginal tax rates still a bone of contention
If the drawdown of assets is done properly, it's best to delay taking that government check.
Some want to boost the deferral limit – others want to do away with it
The lack of leaks is an indication that the panel has decided to refrain from fighting in the media and actually come to the table.
White House seeks to limit interest income that can be sheltered; states, cities already lining up against proposal
United Capital Financial Advisers will acquire the assets of Peak Capital Investment Services – an advisory firm with $600 million in assets under management – executives revealed at the Schwab Impact Conference here in San Francisco today.
Evercore Wealth Management's Charles Ryan talks about his firm's recent growth an expansion -- and what lies ahead for the rest of 2011 and 2012. For more INTV with top RIAs, <a href=www.investmentnews.com/section/multimedia?playerType=INTV>click here.</a>
'Portability' of unused exclusions only guaranteed if surviving spouse files estate tax return swiftly
Along with jobs, raising taxes on the rich is one of things the Wall Street protesters feel strongly about, as Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic governor of New York, is learning all too well.
Despite easing of refinancing standards, home loans still tough to come by
The Clare at Water Tower missed $229m payment this month
