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Greenspan Throws Cold Water On Economic Case For GOP's Tax Plan

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The former Fed chairman likes the idea of a corporate tax cut, but doubts it will expand the economy.

Americans Want To Donate More, But They’re Afraid

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Fidelity Charitable says would-be donors are worried about their own finances.

Is There a Generational Divide On Saving And Investing?

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BMO finds that no matter what generation you're from, you likely see the importance of retirement saving.

Caregivers Face Increased Financial Difficulties, Says Merrill

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A new study suggests that giving care to family in need will be a strain on people's finances.

Top 10 U.S. States Performing Well In The New Economy

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How do the U.S. states fare in the new economy?

Advisors Failing To Talk ESG With Clients

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Most of time, clients have to bring it up first, says Allianz.

Financial Planning Coalition Stresses Fiduciary Rule In SEC Letter

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An enforceable fiduciary rule is necessary for the financial industry, the coalition says.

Advisor Payment Platform Secures Seed Funding

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AdvicePay hits initial seed funding at $500K.

SEC Creating Searchable Database Of Barred Brokers And Advisors

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The agency is creating a national database to ferret out barred and suspended advisors and brokers.

In First Wave, LPL Keeps 70 Percent of NPH Reps

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LPL plans to move its new NPH reps over in two waves.

Business Group Pushes For U.S. Flood Insurance Reform As December Deadline Looms

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The latest attempt to overhaul the U.S. federal flood insurance program hit a stumbling block.

Revenue Hole May Bring GOP Back To ACA Repeal: Tax Debate Update

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The House tax-writing committee might seize on Obamacare's individual mandate to lift revenues.

U.S. Bonds Look Most Vulnerable In Four Decades, Says Fuss

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Dan Fuss's flagship fund has cut exposure to high-yield corporates, as he warns of a bond sell-off.

Divorce And Taxes: How GOP Plan Could Make Splitting Up Costlier

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The GOP’s plan scraps the break divorcees get for paying alimony; it could hurt all but the uber-wealthy.

Parnassus Still Finds Value When Value Investing Lags

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“To say that value is dead is quite an exaggeration and ridiculous,” says a Parnassus portfolio manager.

Advisors Can Have Unconscious Biases

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The male-dominated financial services industry needs to expand its vision, Brown Brothers Harriman says.

JPMorgan Chase Judge Upends $1.1 Million Whistle-Blower Verdict

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The judge called the verdict "substantially flawed" a few hours after a jury found Jennifer Sharkey was fired illegally.

Wilbur Ross Inflated His Net Worth by $2 Billion, Forbes Reports

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Forbes cited conversations with the U.S. commerce secretary and more than a decade of internal reporting notes.

Bankruptcy Loans: The Retail Debt Everyone Wants Their Hands On

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They've become one of the hottest pieces of paper for yield-chasing investors.

Former Star LPL Rep Seeks To Vacate Award

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A former top LPL Financial OSJ owner is seeking to vacate an arbitration award he lost against the firm.