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Higher Wages And Low Inflation Will Benefit Wokers, Vanguard Predicts

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Markets will do well, but will not match highs of the last decade, Vanguard said in its 2019 economic report.

Fine Art Collectors Expected To Add Works In 2019

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UBS found that wealthy, U.S.-based fine art collectors are actively looking to add to their collection in 2019.

Medicare-For-All Plan Would Save U.S. Billions, Tax HNW Families

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A UMass team of economists says Medicare for all would save money and yield better health care outcomes.

UBS, Natixis: Fasten Your Seatbelts But Stay On The Equity Ride

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Neither the stock market nor the economy is likely to blow up in 2019, they say.

Millennials Believe They Will Be Middle-Aged Millionaires

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Most millennials don't use a traditional advisor now and don't plan to use one in the future, a new survey says.

IAA: SEC’s Tests Of Relationship Summary Are Flawed

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President and CEO Karen Barr told the SEC its consumer surveys and interviews are “substantially flawed.”

SEC Official Warns Passive Funds May Pose Threat To Investors

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Passive mutual funds often leave investors in the dark on corporate-governance issues, said the SEC commissioner.

Student Debt Hits Another Record

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Today, the government now makes about 90 percent of all student loans.

Senators Call For Ban On Tactics That Devastate Small Businesses

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They want to outlaw a legal tactic that predatory lenders have frequently used to seize money from small businesses.

Why You Want A Whistle-Blower In Your Firm

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Companies that encourage their employees to speak up about misdeeds may perform better.

Robo-Advisors Brace For A Downturn With Less Risky Options

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Robos that made hay while the equity sun was shining now talk bonds, checking accounts and savings.

It's The Worst Time To Make Money In Markets Since 1972

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Ned Davis Research says this year's weak returns across asset classes recall the Nixon years.

U.S. Accuses Four Of Fraud In First Panama Papers Charges

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The four allegedly stashed millions in offshore shell companies and bank accounts to avoid taxes.

Most Basic Client Problems Are Sometimes The Hardest To Solve

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Helping clients, even relatively wealthy ones, live within their means is a surprisingly frequent challenge.

Wiped-Out Fund Investors Seek To Recoup Losses From Broker

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Disastrous natural gas trading prompted FCStone to liquidate about 300 client accounts managed by OptionSellers.com.

Women Represent $782 Billion Of Untapped AUM, Study Says

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Advisors are missing out on business by not strengthening their relationships with female investors, the study said.

Is Your Employee Acting Oddly? It Could Be Fraud

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Workers who commit financial fraud usually exhibit similar behaviors, this security consultant says.

Investors Are Starting To Price In Rate Cuts In 2020

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The shift in the market’s view picked up speed this week.

Long-Term Treasury ETF Surges Over 2% As Yield Curve Flattens

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Investors have their eyes glued on the flattening yield curve.

Deutsche Bank Tightens Personal Trading Rules For Staff

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Deutsche Bank is taking a more conservative policy than certain peers.