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Why Emerging Markets Face A Brighter Outlook After A Rotten 2018

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After a poor first 10 months of 2018, many analysts think emerging markets will perform better in 2019.

Capital-Spending Slowdown Flashes A Warning For 2019 U.S. Growth

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U.S. economic growth may be slowing as capital expenditures decline and factory orders remain "weak."

Wannabe Weed ETF Has Bigger Challenge Than Pot Stocks' 30% Slump

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Many fund custodians have been reluctant to engage with an industry that’s illegal under national law.

Big Equity Bear Who Nailed 2018 Sees Slow Profit Growth Next Year

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Investors should go defensive, favoring large-cap stocks over small-caps, he said.

Insurance Agents Sue To Overturn New York’s Best-Interest Reg

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The regulation requires agents and brokers to act in clients' best interests when selling annuities and insurance.

Women Entrepreneurs Outshine Men, Study Says

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Female college students are outperforming men in college business competitions, the study said.

Advisors Say Technology, People Provide The Biggest ROI For Their Firms

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For one firm, it was putting all software on the cloud. For another, it was video conferencing. And then there was one that hired a CFO/COO.

'Untying The Knot' TV Lawyer On The Do's And Don'ts Of Prenups

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Attorney Vikki Ziegler tells her clients they need to separate their emotions from their money in divorce proceedings.

Bitcoin's Deepening Crash Now Approaches Its Worst Bear Markets

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This year’s collapse is entering the same league as Bitcoin’s 93 percent plunge in 2011.

Fidelity Promotes More Women In Wake Of Misconduct Allegations

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Men still comprise about 86 percent of fund managers in the stock group.

Last Bastion Of Credit Under Fire As Guggenheim Sees 'More Pain'

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Risky high-yield debt is poised for significant underperformance, according to the firm’s analysts.

One Of Your Clients' Biggest Tax Reform Boons Has An Expiration Date

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Increased estate and gift tax exemptions will benefit wealthy clients, but it won't last forever.

Goldman Predicts Commodities Will Soar In 2019

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The firm's analysts think the sell-off in commodities such as oil and gold has hit a turning point.

Scholarships Available To Bridge Financial Learning Costs

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Tuition Funding Sources connects students and professionals to scholarships.

Advisors Can Help Caregiver Clients By Promoting Self Care

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As more Americans become caregivers to older relatives, many are unprepared and face a range of emotional challenges.

Doom Postponed: Credit Is Merely Playing Catch-Up To Stocks

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Credit is moving in sympathy with stocks, but default rates and risk premiums remain in check.

One Advisor’s Tips For Helping Clients With Elder Care

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Some 20 million Americans became unpaid caregivers last year, according to a study.

Setting Retirement Date May Be Useless, Educators Say

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Whether workers are able to reach retirement goals depends on a number of factors, study says.

Retirement Confidence Waning, Study Says

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Two-thirds of respondents in CFP Board survey said they have less than $100,000 in liquid assets.

Lawsuits Ensue After Ohio National Exits Commission Agreements

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Some caution that other companies might try to follow Ohio National's lead.