<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Despite the mood on Wall Street getting downright gloomy, some economists still think the Fed will raise interest rates next month.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> A Fed official put some of the central bank's post-financial crisis actions under a magnifying glass and found they have done little to boost the economy.
Clients who elected to file and suspend their Social Security benefits will be hit with a big Medicare Part B increase next year but don't panic. Delaying is still a good strategy.
The program's anniversary underscores its crucial role in retirement security.
Wealthy Americans think more strategically about their charitable gifting than one might expect. About three-quarters of donors in a new survey said driving forces included an interest in lowering capital gains taxes or being able to give more to charities by using donor advised funds.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> An expected drop in crude prices to $30 to $40 a barrel this fall might not be enough to balance global oil markets.
If there's no Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, advisers will need to plan for significantly higher health costs for some clients.
Advisers should take action now and proactively suggest tax-management strategies to clients rather than waiting for them to approach you.
Christie promotes reform plan while Huckabee defends the program.
Reworking documents aimed at protecting loved ones is the top planning duty with newly married couples.
Eliminates carried-interest deduction, reduces top bracket on wealthiest Americans.
High-income retirees could see net benefits decline as their Medicare premiums rise.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Puerto Rico has missed a debt payment. How will the fallout be felt by average Americans?
Pandering move says plenty about the candidate and her economic sense.
Top analysts in the sector see a bear market as investors pumped $10.5 billion into energy funds over the last year.
Supreme Court rules that U.S. tax subsidies are legal for all health insurance exchanges, allowing for more long-term financial planning.
The right strategy will help clients avoid penalties that can last a lifetime.
Claim early if you need to; suspend later if you can afford it.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Earnings season started out strong but weak numbers from bellwethers like Apple are slamming the brakes on the market's rally. Buckle up.
