Lee Conrad

Mutual fund costs have fallen to 48 basis points in 2016 from 77 basis points in 2000 for plan participants, according to data from Investment Company Institute.

Rents have increased an average of 3% annually over the 14-year time period of the study, while incomes have declined .1% annually.

They have time on their side, but compounding won’t work if they’re all in cash.

For some couples, the fact that they have been drifting apart could be masked by the attention devoted to their careers or raising a family.

Whether the husband takes reduced benefits has no impact on the spousal rate, although it could effect potential widow's benefits, according to a Social Security expert.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?

Muni funds should become more attractive under the new tax laws, say market observers.

It's been a tough year for bank wealth management, but these bosses kept their advisors on track and boosted business along the way.

Here we present the program managers who topped the list in each metric used to determine the main Top 25 ranking.

A recent report from Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee says that Social Security is being threatened, and the federal government should consider modernizing and enhancing the program.