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Retirees are breaking tradition and leaving their assets to grandchildren instead of their own; Plus tips to avoid taking out a 401(k) loan.

A FINRA arbitration panel ruled in Merrill's favor and against the former wirehouse advisor, although one arbitrator dissented in awarding the firm about $200,000 in attorney's fees.

One way ETFs are more tax-friendly than mutual funds; Plus, how entrepreneur clients can stop overpaying on taxes, and when AMT doesn't have to mean "assume more tax."

The three were expelled for stealing from their employer in different ways, including kiting checks and claiming to make ATM withdrawals they never really made.

The traditional way of charging clients is rapidly falling by the wayside as advisors seek better options. Don’t get left behind.

Plan sponsors are automatically enrolling newly hired employees, as well as those employees who are eligible but not participating in a retirement plans; Plus, the dos and don'ts for the final years of a client's career.

U.S. House Republicans are proposing a 7.7% cut to the IRS budget, setting the boundaries for a budget standoff over the next few months.

We have listened to numerous warnings about cyber threats and data breaches. We've been urged to secure networks and prepare response plans in anticipation of an attack, but as we've seen countless times in the news, some businesses have learned the hard way.

The retirement account faces three significant forces that will shape its future: regulatory reform, demographics and expanded coverage. See how they're likely to play out.

Advisors must determine what kind of help they need at the outset.