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Those who fail to repay their loans on time may face early withdrawal penalties.

For many workers, moving assets from old 401(k)s into a traditional IRA may not be a smart move. One reason: IRAs often don’t offer stable value or guaranteed fund investment options as do most 401(k)s.

Tragic experiences led this advisor to find a way to make finance real and personal.

The development is part of an intensifying price war and focuses more attention on the specter of zero-fee funds.

New technology is making it difficult for funds that fail to combine low costs, strong returns and brand equity to earn spots on investment lineups.

UBS advisor Michael Lorenzo is carefully eyeing “the impact that systematic strategies had on the markets, especially as 2018 is the new normal.”

Even as BDs transition from their commission roots, too many still treat advice as a liability.

The government needs to improve cost-of-living adjustments to ensure that retirees can cope with inflation, says an expert.

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Industry veterans and newcomers provide insight on the year’s leading challenges in regulations, technology and operations.