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It has been quite the ride for gold: from under $500 an ounce decade ago, to above $1,900 in 2011, gold gained more than 400%.

Investors prizing Princeton University bonds have fueled gains relative to top-graded municipal debt.

The Affordable Care Act -- along with its accompanying enrollment Web site and new taxes and tax breaks -- has opened up a host of questions for the taxpaying public, ramping up the usual levels of pre-tax season taxpayer confusion.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could consider expanding exemptions for small lenders from its qualified mortgage rule after it goes into effect on Friday, according to Richard Cordray, the agency's director.

Deutsche Bank AG, Europe's biggest investment bank by revenue, will review whether to punish senior employees including Alan Cloete for their roles in the interest-rate rigging scandal, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

What is the ideal number of times to be in touch with clients each year? It's probably higher than you think. Here are some ideas to help deepen your relationships.

Quick question: Do you know how many programs operate under the Social Security umbrella? Do you know the differences? If not, keep reading.

Focus Financial Partners, one of the most aggressive aggregators, has added $400 million in capital funding, with another $150 million waiting in the wings, scoring one of the industry's largest lending deals from a consortium of large banks.

Meet the most productive young advisors in America. Advisors ranked #11-#20 explain how they got their start, how they grow their business and more.

Valuations in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index increased by the most since the financial crisis last year as 460 stocks rose, more than any year since at least 1990.