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MFS To Pay $1.9 Million To Settle False Advertising Charges, SEC Says

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The company failed to disclose that it used back-testing to promote its blended research strategies, the SEC said.

Clients Buying Or Refinancing Pricey Homes Face New Tax Rules

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HNW clients are concerned about losing deductions, but overall tax bills could be lower.

Fidelity Zero-Fee Funds Attract Almost $1 Billion In First Month

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The money poured into Fidelity Investments’ two zero-fee index funds.

Racial Bias Means Black Colleges Pay More To Issue Muni Bonds: Research

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Banks have to work harder to sell those bonds because fewer investors will buy them, researchers say.

Unions Play Critical Role In Wealth Creation For People of Color

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Among black workers specifically, union members had almost $20,000 more in median wealth than those not in unions, a report found.

The Obesity ETF: Fat Performance, Slim Interest

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A well-designed thematic fund struggles for mindshare in a crowded field.

Trump Calls For Review Of Rule Requiring RMDs At 70 1/2

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His executive order may lead to money staying longer in tax-deferred retirement accounts.

Nearly $1 Billion Flees Third-Largest Debt ETF As Caution Rules

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Threats of rising rates have spooked investors regarding this fund.

Apple, Oracle Dump Bonds And Create $300 Billion Market Hole

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As they repatriate assets held overseas, tech giants are exiting their huge short-term corporate debt positions.

Retiring In Charlotte Is All About Location, Location, Location

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Charlotte, N.C., has been ranked one of the top metro areas for retirement.

Trump Wants Retirement Saving Rules Expanded For Small Companies

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Officials said the Treasury would review lowering the required minimum distributions from 401(k)s and IRAs.

One Former Rock Scientist Now Unearths Alpha For Wealthy Clients

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Athena Capital Advisors founder Lisette Cooper talks tax planning, active investing and generational planning.

A $365 Billion Fund Manager Bets On Smokers For Bull's Next Leg

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As the FANGs continue to lead the bull market, Janus Henderson's Ben Lofthouse is buying up tobacco stocks.

Trump Says He’s Thinking About Indexing Capital Gains To Inflation

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Donald Trump confirmed that he's considering a regulation that would index capital gains to inflation.

August Turns Ugly for Emerging Markets As Currency Crises Spread

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Currency problems exacerbate what appears to be a sustained decline in emerging market equities.

'90s College Kids Are Middle-Aged And Still Juggling Student Loan Debt

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EBRI highlights the depth of the crisis and how employers are helping out.

Seeking Younger Advisors? Don't Break Age Discrimination Laws

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Advisors looking to inject youth into their operations need to beware of discriminating against older workers.

Marijuana Should Be Added To Nafta, Mexico's Fox Says

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Mexico, where medical pot is legal, wants the weed to be treated as any other type of produce.

American Investors Pile Into Marijuana ETF

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The ETF tracks the pot industry in Canada, which is moving toward marijuana legalization.