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Affluent must help stem ‘tide of federal red ink’
In response to the letter from Bill Millico, “Willie Sutton's philosophy holds no appeal for U.S.” (Sept. 20), I believe Mr. Sutton's philosophy was that it is OK to rob banks.
For advisers, talking politics with clients makes little sense
I thought the article “No profit in talking politics with clients” (Aug. 29) was spot-on.
To the editor: Analysis of turnover in target funds misleading
I want to clear up a misperception that may have been created by the article “Target date turnover troubles big firms” (Aug. 30), which analyzed the turnover in life cycle funds.
12(b)-1 controversy isn’t helpful to the industry
I was stunned that you permitted such a blatant headline and outlandish comments relative to 12(b)-1 fees (Blaine…
Letters to the editor: Tax cuts should end for top-tier taxpayers
I would like to offer a counterpoint to the Aug. 23 letter from Jason Hochstadt, executive vice president of Jedi Management Inc., “Geithner tax comments were off the mark,” in which he cited the Tax Foundation's analysis of Internal Revenue Service data to support the view that too few are paying too much in taxes.
Dividends are useful part of an investment strategy
The Aug. 9 Investment Insights column, “Dividend investing is too good to pass up,” was excellent, especially the last point about reinvested dividends taking advantage of market lows.
Letters to the Editor
Re: “Republicans see economy tanking, but yields tell different tale” (InvestmentNews.com, Aug. 23): N ot surprising.
Geithner tax comments were off the mark: Investors won’t be hurt by SEC’s 12(b)-1 proposal
I am writing to comment on a few things that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said this month, which…
Keeping 12(b)-1 fees discourages churning
In response to Blaine F. Aikin's Fiduciary Corner column “Let's say goodbye to 12(b)-1 fees,” which appeared in the Jan. 18 issue, let's not say goodbye to 12 (b)-1 fees.
Letters to the editor: Short-term management of volatility is needed
The article “Volatility gives boomers bad case of market jitters” (June 21) raised important issues faced by baby…
Goldman situation offers lessons on use of e-mail
After reading the Just Thinking column “Let’s agree to disagree respectfully” (June 21), it occurred to me that…
Amen to letter taking issue with 12(b)-1 column
Having read the letter “If disclosed, 12(b)-1 fee is legitimate charge for honest service rendered,” written by Alan Peters, president of Alan Peters & Associates Inc. (March 1), I can only say, “Amen and right on.”
Everyone in business has a conflict of interest
It was heartwarming to read the Other Voices column by Michael Chamberlain, “Let's call a spade a spade and a salesperson a salesperson,” in the Oct. 5 issue.
High-frequency traders not to blame for ‘flash crash’ Advisers must help clients plan for health care costs
Although I enjoy and appreciate your publication in general, I find the lack of understanding appalling in the editorial “High-frequency trading merits close examination” (May 24).
Letters to IN: Risk assessment of firms is essential to compliance
I enjoyed the article “Post-crash, advisers yearn for structure” (May 17).
Article about expanding offices strikes a chord
I can relate to the article “As climate improves, advisers eye expansion” (May 24).
Market makers differ from specialists
A market maker does none of the things that Mr. Aikin describes, but buys and sells out of his or her own account to accommodate orders from entities that are basically “non-customers” to the market-making function within a firm.
Target funds ignore investors’ risk tolerance
In addition to the risks that target date funds pose because of their age-based rules, as so astutely…
Proposed DOL regulation should stick to disclosure
The Labor Department should go back to the basic purpose for this proposed regulation.
Talents should guide practice management
Robert Foney, chief marketing officer of Investors Capital Corp., made a great point in the Practice Management column “Using print media to bolster your brand” (March 29).
