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Airlines Are Making One Thing Cheaper: Tickets Bought With Miles

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Air travel is not getting any cheaper or easier - unless you're paying with points and airline miles.

In U.S. Bankruptcy Payouts, Workers Push To Leapfrog Creditors

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A Democratic proposal would ensure that workers are paid off during corporate restructuring.

DeVos Tax Credit Helps Red States Caught In Blue-State SALT Spat

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As the federal government ends some charitable tax workarounds, DeVos wants to preserve private school funding.

Fed's Rosengren Suggests Rate Pause May Last 'Several Meetings'

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The trajectory of the U.S. economy may be up in the air as the Fed prepares to meet later this month.

Trump And Xi Are Close To A Deal, But The Trade War Isn't Over

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The world’s two largest economies are nearing the finish line on a trade deal that could be signed by President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as early as this month...

Are Advisors Overlooking Potential Special Needs Clients?

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Financial advisors may not understand all of the benefits and legal tools available to special needs clients.

New CFA Exam To Cut Down Excruciating Wait For Test Results

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The CFA institute will begin offering level one examinations online in 2021.

Stock Crowding Risk Is Back With Everyone Buying The Same Thing

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Today, portions of the stock market are the most crowded they've been since 2017.

Widening Russia Money Laundering Scandal Hits European Banks

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Scandinavian and Austrian banks have been drawn into a Russian money laundering scandal.

Slott: 10 Things Every Advisor Should Know About IRAs

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With more retirees leaving the workforce with IRAs, advisors have to understand the essentials, Ed Slott said.

Bender Lane Advisory, Hugh Johnson Advisors Combine To Form $1.8B Firm

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BLA is a national multi-family office, and HJA is an asset management firm

Evidence Grows That Trump's Trade Wars Are Hitting U.S. Economy

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Almost all of the costs of the tariffs are being paid by U.S. consumers and companies, a new study concluded.

Fidelity Faces State Inquiry Over Fees Charged For 401(k) Plans

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Regulators are investigating allegations that Fidelity conceals some fund fees.

IAA Joins Industry Opposition To Nevada Broker Fiduciary Rule

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Federal law prevents Nevada from regulating SEC-registered advisors, the group said.

Consumers Largely In The Dark About IRAs, Survey Says

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Only 34 percent of Americans are knowledgeable about IRAs, a LIMRA survey says.

Holdout Bezos Confronted By Amazon Moms Demanding Day Care

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The self-styled Momazonians hope to persuade the CEO that the perk will help Amazon retain and recruit talented women.

Simple Estate Planning Choices Can Have A Big Impact

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Nightmares can be avoided by simply paying attention to a client's beneficiary form, according to Ed Slott and Co. advisors.

What To Tell Clients Who Get Smaller Refunds

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Trump's tax reform is resulting in large reductions in refunds for some taxpayers.

U.S., China Near Deal That Could End Most U.S. Tariffs

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China is offering to lower tariffs on U.S. farm goods and autos.

High-Tax States Make It Hard For The Rich To Leave

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Wealthy Americans contemplating a move to a low-tax state might want to reflect on these five tales of woe.