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Former AIG Chief Hank Greenberg Must Face Fraud Trial

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The former American International Group chief executive must face a fraud trial over transactions at the insurer.

More Americans Plan To Retire After 70, Says HR Consultant

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An HR consulting firm says 23 percent of Americans now expect to retire after 70, up from 16 percent in 2009.

Suit To Void Fiduciary Rule Filed By Five National Trade Groups

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The groups claim the DOL exceeded its congressional authority with the rule.

Gigonomics: The Dismal Science Behind Today’s On-Demand Jobs

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The rise of tenuous job arrangements is causing Americans anxiety about their future and savings.

Obama Urges Social Security Increase in Preview Of Campaign Role

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President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for an increase in Social Security benefits for the elderly.

Personal Branding: Stand Out From The Crowd

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Take the time to create or boost your brand and reap the benefits of your efforts.

Conversation-Killing Phrases With Clients—And How Advisors Can Avoid Them

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Every interaction with a client is like a first impression, and advisors need to make the most of each one.

Why FAs Won't Be Collateral Damage In The Fintech Revolution

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Technology emphasizes the financial advisor's true value contribution.

Jam-Packed June

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The month's events will be highlighted by the “Brexit” vote and the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy meeting.

U.S. Election's Anti-Trade Tone Tops Worries Of Emerging Countries

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The anti-globalization and anti-trade rhetoric of the U.S. presidential election has pushed worries about the Fed to the No. 2 slot.

The GDP Gap

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The gap between GDP growth in the first and second quarters has widened over the past 20 years.

Study: Wealthy Leaving Advisors Behind In Tech Adoption

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According to a recent study, advisors are struggling to keep pace as wealthy individuals adopt new technology.

The Global Outlook: Stable But Not Secure

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Investment opportunities remain, but investors must be compensated for growing uncertainty and risks of policy exhaustion.

MassMutual Boosts Fund Sales With DCIO Team

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In its inaugural year, MassMutual credits it's defined contribution investment only sales team with increasing the sales of its mutual funds.

Nothing

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The S&P 500 index last week broke out above the downtrend line that has been in existence since the mid-April 2016 high.

Equities Show More Positive Than Negative Signs

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The negative feedback loop that dominated financial markets earlier this year has faded and reversed.

The Day After Brexit

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The most pertinent issue is the risk that other countries would follow in the footsteps of a UK decision to leave the EU.

Study: Mutual Fund Investors Are Their Own Worst Enemy

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No matter what their asset allocation, mutual fund investors underperform the S&P 500, says DALBAR.

A Financial Advisor's Role In Post-Divorce Estate Planning

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A financial advisor’s role should be to ensure their client is aware of the significance of proper estate planning.

Don't Let New DOL Rule Speculation Scare You

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What is expected from the rule is in large part what makes for good business practices anyway.