If financial advisors plan ahead, they will have an opportunity to capture a portion of the nearly $6 trillion in expected 401(k) rollovers over the next decade.
U.S. fixed annuity sales are soaring and even variable annuities didn't take as big of a hit as the S&P 500, according to reports on first quarter sales of annuities.
Five out of 17 mutual fund firms studied by Corporate Insight were judged to provide a comprehensive set of Web-based tools to keep advisors informed of market changes.
A consultant makes the case for life insurance being treated as an asset class.
Has the 2008 stock market changed the rules of asset allocation and how we manage asset volatility?
As advisors probe for answers, many have begun to examine their basic big-picture assumptions about the world in which we live and earn our living.
Our job is to put things into perspective for our clients and help them focus on living their lives.
New York's former deputy comptroller and a top political advisor were charged by the SEC with extracting millions in kickbacks from investment firms.
Retirement plans have lost nearly a quarter of their value in this economic crisis, according to a new study.
Men less than 35 years old are much less likely to ask for outside financial help with their retirement ...
Two members of the Financial Planning Association testified to Congress on the impact of the failing markets ...
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Financial planners will find themselves increasingly needing to develop a more personal understanding of their aging clients, and not just because it's a smart business play.
Fund manager Andrew Stenwall says high-yield bonds are likely to outperform.
Look for more narrow market niches and investments with low stock market correlation in 2009.
Donor-Advised Charitable Giving Grows Despite the economy, grants to charities through some of the largest donor-advised funds are up...
What's the current version of a dream retirement? To some, making sure there's enough money to pay for...
Wouldn't it be nice if we could use 401(k) money to buy annuities with pretax dollars?
Directed trusts may work for small-business clients nearing retirement who don't want to sell their companies.
Understanding the significant differences in two kinds of LTC policies will help you better serve your clients.