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Denika Tokunaga says breaking into the profession can be difficult if you don’t fit into the traditional image of a financial advisor. Here’s how she did it.

Clients with children are advised to start saving early in a 529 plan to take advantage of the “tax-free or tax-deferred growth.”

The triple-tax savings and investment vehicle is underutilized, but can help clients save for upcoming healthcare expenses.

With careful planning, they can be among the 72% of U.S. students to get need-based assistance.

Sixty-six SEC whistleblowers were awarded $387 million for a “job well done,” according to the commission's whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.

The new hires came at the expense of Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.

The hiring marks Charlie Scharf’s first major leadership appointment since he took over the embattled bank last month.

The full balance won't belong to them until they are fully vested in their plans — especially if they're receiving an employer match.

There are attractive hedges against rising college tuition costs. But, not every student will benefit.

Buyout amounts are high right now, but there are many other factors to consider when guiding your client to the right choice.