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Repeal of Obamacare emerges as a market risk
EQUITIES JUN 25, 2015
Repeal of Obamacare emerges as a market risk

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, the market's reaction to a repeal of Obamacare might not be pretty. Plus: Financial advisers take on defined contribution plans, cheap oil uncovers driller debt burdens, and Kraft Foods gets (Cadbury Cr&egrave;me) Egg on its face.

By Jeff Benjamin
What same-sex couples should know about Medicare
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
What same-sex couples should know about Medicare

More gay couples than ever will have access to Medicare benefits, but certain rules apply.

By Katy Votava
Krawcheck to advisers: 'Middle-aged white guys' must help women get raises
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Krawcheck to advisers: 'Middle-aged white guys' must help women get raises

At Morningstar conference, the former Merrill Lynch boss said gender pay gap is a key obstacle to retirement savings.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Momentum to defund DOL fiduciary rule seems unstoppable
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Momentum to defund DOL fiduciary rule seems unstoppable

But proponents look to the history of the fight to maintain optimism.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 24, 2015
Do you really know how much your spouse earns?

American couples often aren't on the same page when it comes to money.

By Bloomberg
Senate joins House in effort to deny DOL fiduciary funding
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Senate joins House in effort to deny DOL fiduciary funding

Both chambers move to derail president's call for a best-interest standard for retirement accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
U.S. stock strategists say no equities bubble in sight
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 24, 2015
U.S. stock strategists say no equities bubble in sight

Forecasts are calling for the S&amp;P 500 to rise 5.8% by year-end, the most optimistic call since 2011.

By Bloomberg
Tackling the challenge of 401(k)s for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
Tackling the challenge of 401(k)s for small businesses

A new plan design and technology aims to expand access, reduce costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL Secretary Perez touts Wealthfront as paragon of low-cost, fiduciary advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2015
DOL Secretary Perez touts Wealthfront as paragon of low-cost, fiduciary advice

Holds up online-advice provider as exemplar of low-cost, fiduciary advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A sure-fire approach to get employees to stay
RIAS JUN 24, 2015
A sure-fire approach to get employees to stay

Mark Johannessen says firms need to help each staff member grow and feel respected as a professional. Here's how he does it.

By Liz Skinner
The case for Roth IRA conversions for high-income clients
IRA ALERT JUN 24, 2015
The case for Roth IRA conversions for high-income clients

Paying tax now, on today's balance, may be preferable to paying future tax on a much larger sum, year after year.

By Ed Slott
Wirehouses raise clients' exposure to alternatives, but reps still just dabbling
EQUITIES JUN 24, 2015
Wirehouses raise clients' exposure to alternatives, but reps still just dabbling

The 5-10% allocation most advisers are using is not enough to manage risk

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra arbitration panel awards $500,000 to former Morgan Stanley rep
WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2015
Finra arbitration panel awards $500,000 to former Morgan Stanley rep

Broker and wirehouse embroiled in a three-year dispute over a promissory note.

By Darla Mercado
Morgan Stanley reaps benefit of comp changes in Q1 earnings
WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2015
Morgan Stanley reaps benefit of comp changes in Q1 earnings

A decline in compensation expenses in the first quarter helped the wirehouse hit its 22% profit margin target three quarters ahead of schedule. <i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150406/FREE/406009999/PH/the-6-highest-paid-broker-dealer-executives&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The 6 highest-paid B-D executives</a>)</i>

By Mason Braswell
Breaking down the best robos for your practice
RIAS JUN 23, 2015
Breaking down the best robos for your practice

Advisers have a lot to consider when picking an automated investment service to use with their clients &amp;mdash; here is a rundown of the features and functionality of the top adviser-targeted platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
House committee cuts funding for DOL's fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2015
House committee cuts funding for DOL's fiduciary rule

Legislation gives the Labor Department $1.4 billion less than requested

By Hazel Bradford
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2015
Beware these hidden policies before taking out a student loan

There's no escape &amp;mdash; you and your co-signer are probably in it for life.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2015
5 ways for young investors to improve their financial future

Millennials should learn whatever they can, both in terms of what to do and what not to do.

By Taylor M. Sledge Jr.
How to meet robo-advisers head on
FINTECH JUN 23, 2015
How to meet robo-advisers head on

Robo-technology is here to stay. Adjust your strategy to ensure that you are too.

By Frank Muller
It's Vanguard vs. Fidelity in the robo-advice game
FINTECH JUN 23, 2015
It's Vanguard vs. Fidelity in the robo-advice game

The two fund giants are battling in the robo-advice game but you might be surprised at which firm could come out on top after all. And take a look at which robo DOL Secretary Thomas Perez <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20150619/FREE/150619892/dol-secretary-perez-touts-wealthfront-as-paragon-of-low-cost#&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">seems to like.</a>

By Bloomberg