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EQUITIES SEP 20, 2013
Despite market reaction, Bernanke's head fake is a bad sign

Continuing QE is both an economic and psychological drag

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2013
A timely reminder: Sign up for online Social Security account

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 20, 2013
Cantor's Lutnick recalls 9/11, start of $270 million disaster fund

CEO talks about how the attack affected him and his firm.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2013
Social Security earnings limits apply to gross wages

Deductions for 401(k) contributions don't affect income subject to cap.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2013
Most retirees get only one chance to claim Social Security benefits

But a spouse can sometimes step up to a larger benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS SEP 20, 2013
Awaiting profit stream from rising rates

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 20, 2013
Community Leadership Awards finalists announced

Advisers give back and gain recognition — for their work and their charities.

By Evan Cooper
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2013
Keep your retirement dream from going up in smoke

Learn the tricks financial advisers use to help clients achieve their retirement dreams

By Marine Cole
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 19, 2013
BlackRock's Fink blames government for economic malaise

BlackRock CEO Laurence D. Fink said most of the “anemia” in the U.S. economy and uncertainty from CEOs at American companies is a result of government policy and this year's sequester.

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 19, 2013
Reaction to Fed news tempered by economic concerns

Surprise announcement on QE includes worries about jobless rate, GDP

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 19, 2013
Should advisers rethink life insurance in same-sex estate plans?

Life insurance was a primary source of estate planning and wealth enhancement for gay couples, but new rulings could force advisers to reevaluate

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2013
Drastic changes to tax and estate planning for same-sex couples

Advisers should revisit estate-planning techniques now that the Treasury Department and the IRS recognize same-sex marriages for federal tax purposes. How will this impact your clients?

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 19, 2013
In a MedCap case, N.J. Supremes say arbitration has limits

An investor in a Medical Capital lawsuit gets a ruling from New Jersey's highest court that he'll be able to pursue action against an adviser and an accounting firm. <i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130808/FREE/130809928&quot;>Ex-stockbroker found guilty of fraud in MedCap sales</a> </i>

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 19, 2013
House Democrat introduces bill to end mandatory arbitration

A House Democrat has introduced a measure to end mandatory arbitration, but the bill might get stuck in its Republican-controlled committee.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 18, 2013
How the Fed news could impact your wallet

Financial advisers see opportunity for portfolio rebalancing, worry about macro risks

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2013
SEC votes on executive-median pay gap rule

Republican commissioner blasts proposal, claiming its sole purpose is to 'shame CEOs'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2013
Taper next week? No big deal, investors say

A new polls finds that most investors don't think the markets will be roiled if the Federal Reserve begins to cut back its asset purchases - the much talked-about tapering - next week. Is a rally possible?

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 18, 2013
Here comes the big Twitter IPO -- sell your kids and mortgage your house

This week's top stories from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2013
House Republicans blast SEC on private funds, say focus should be on RIAs

Two key GOP congressmen blast SEC regulation of private funds, claim the agency is protecting fat cats at expense of ordinary investors. Focus on RIAs, they say.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 18, 2013
SEC says money manager defrauded brokerages of $2M

The SEC says that in a 'free-rider' scam, a New York money manager bought stock with no funds and kept the gains but ditched losses. In the course of the trading, he allegedly defrauded three brokerages out of $2 million.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.