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Teachers Among Biggest Student Loan Borrowers, Survey Says

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The debt burden of the nation's teachers is the subject of a recently filed federal lawsuit.

Trump Asks Who's The Bigger U.S. 'Enemy': Fed's Powell Or China's Xi

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China announced new tariff that would take aim at the heart of Trump’s political support.

Larry Summers Says Central Bankers Confront A 'Black Hole' For Policy

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He argued low interest rates do little to stimulate demand and may make the problem worse.

Powell Says Economy In Favorable Place, Faces Significant Risks

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Investors took his remarks as leaving the door open to another rate cut when the Fed meets next month.

Fannie-Freddie Revamp Risks Destabilizing Economy, Democrat Says

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A Treasury Department plan would address ways to rebuild capital at Fannie and Freddie.

G-7 Is Well Timed To Fight Recession But Leaders Unlikely To Act

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The allies are so divided that they may squander the chance to find a solution.

Harvard Economist Warns Hong Kong Could Trigger World Recession

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Anti-government protests that began nearly three months ago are pressuring Hong Kong’s economy.

With Talks On Ice, Deadline Slips For EU Trade Deal With U.S.

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The deal would suspend a U.S. threat to impose tariffs on European automobile exports.

China Says U.S. Is Using Fentanyl Feud As Political Weapon

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Fentanyl has played a role in the opioid epidemic that’s been blamed for thousands of overdose deaths in the U.S.

FPA Announces Heart Of Financial Planning Awards

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Three advisors won the award for exemplifying the spirit of financial planning, the FPA said.

Vanguard Social-Investing Error Prompts Funds To Check Controls

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The mishap raises questions about how ETF managers monitor the indexes that underlie their portfolios.

AdvisorShares Files To Launch U.S.-Focused Pot ETF

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The fund will emphasize U.S. cannabis operations.

Children Should Have A Seat At The Table During Financial Planning Meetings

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Advisors say financial literacy should be treated like any other family value and taught over time.

Investors Hoard Most Gold In ETFs In Six Years

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Gold has surged as investors seek protection from slowing global growth, the incessant trade war, and turmoil in the bond market

Fed’s Regional Presidents Lining Up Against Additional Rate Cuts

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Three Federal Reserve policy makers voiced their resistance to the notion that the U.S. economy needs lower interest rates.

Gen X Lacks Confidence In Managing Their Finances

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Gen Xers and millennials have similar likelihoods of having problems with debt and saving for retirement.

Pacer ETFs Setting The Pace For Real Estate ETFs

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Two of Pacer’s funds are the leading performers in what has been a strong year for real estate ETFs.

CAPTRUST To Acquire Texas Advisory With $3.7B In AUM

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The powerhouse RIA is buying one of the largest independent advisory firms in Texas, founded by the late Jeanie Wyatt.

Will SEC Use Reg BI To Ensnare RIAs' Ancillary Businesses?

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An attorney says his firm is debating how to keep RIAs' outside businesses from being subject to the new rule.

Schwab ERISA Appeal Victory Could Keep Plan Sponsors Out Of Court

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The ruling may reverse decades of judicial precedent and discourage 401(k) lawsuits over fund line-ups.