Lump sum payment can mitigate sting of a late claim.
Life expectancy -- and life expectations -- crucial when devising claiming strategies
Mary Beth Franklin uncovers the most misunderstood Social Security rule. It has to do with when a spouse can and should claim retirement bennies.
Cyclical and emerging strength may be pointing to better growth, he says
CEO plans to expand advisory platform.
European debt crisis, rising jewelry demand boosts sentiment for the metal.
United Capital Financial Advisers LLC is acquiring PPA Investments Inc. and signing on four advisers from the Atlanta-based registered investment adviser.
Agreement with Live Oak to help clients finance mergers and acquisitions.
Bank's raised $3M in revenue so far this year off levy
Industry growth requires a renewed commitment to investing in the next generation
Radio host Ray Lucia for years asserted that he thoroughly tested his investment strategy. A judge this week ruled otherwise, ordering Lucia and his firm to pay hefty fines for making the claim.
But gridlock in Washington may save the day, say industry watchers
Investec strategist Max King looks at Japan, emerging markets, cyclicals and small stocks
In a move that will likely be cheered by reps, Finra has backed off a controversial plan to supervise brokers' outside businesses.
Finra has gotten the go-ahead to issue a monthly letter divulging complaints against reps. Not surprisingly, this doesn't sit well with some brokers.
Different economic backdrop means longer work, more savings, less spending than parents.
