Practice

It's critical for advisors to educate clients about potential scams and if possible, put themselves between seniors and possible fraudsters.

Clients who are considering taking student loans should compare the interest rates with their investment returns before making a decision; Plus, how Americans are missing out on $24 billion a year.

All types of care -- in-home care, adult day care, and facilities-based care -- are getting more expensive. But not all costs are rising at the same rate. See the latest data.

Two veterans left the wirehouse this week for different firms, including Janney Montgomery Scott.

In the case of the millennials, their experience with the financial sector includes the unifying themes of volatility, crisis and scandal.

Aging parents could alleviate stress and possible tension if they share their final wishes with their children -- or at the very least, where their accounts are held.

Most advisors know they should deliver great service. But making it happen is a different story. Use these ideas to upgrade the experience you offer.

Some of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation division has created a cybercrime unit to combat the growing trend of identity theft-related tax fraud as the problem morphs into data breaches and becomes more international in scope.

Clients who intend to stay in their homes after they retire should consider changes like open floor plans and wider doors to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers; Plus, small businesses now have no excuse for lousy retirement plans.