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With people preoccupied with planning a get-together or last-minute shopping, 401(k) communications during the busy holiday season might get lost in the shuffle.

The bank agreed to settle investor claims that it hid from them as much as $6.2 billion in losses caused by a trader dubbed the London Whale.

Some mortgage investors are refusing to buy home loans that are at risk of violations of new consumer-disclosure rules.

Wealth management is becoming a tale of tech haves and have nots. Don’t be left behind.

The SEC says an advisor with Wells Fargo's FiNet used client funds to help inflate the price of several stocks.

Advisors doing business with their buddies may miss the point of being good wealth managers. While you may want to play another round of golf with your clients, you still have to be on top of their financial planning and honest about critical decisions concerning their wealth.

People turning 55 next year will be considered senior citizens and can take advantage of penalty-free distributions from retirement savings plans as long as they meet certain requirements; Plus, how to plan your clients' retirement income to avoid taxes.

Even when holiday lights and light sabers are grabbing for your attention, these tips can help you gain more control of your practice, work smarter and succeed sooner.

Winning over robo advisors doesn’t automatically mean cutting fees. Keep an eye on profit margins, however.

Clients who want to consult after retirement should first tell hiring managers at their own companies that they will be available for such a work arrangement; Plus, when retired clients should consider renting.