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More Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a measure that would increase Social Security benefits and raise payroll taxes to address the program's financial woes; Plus, how retirees can reduce their RMDs with a Roth conversion.

The billions firms spend on technology are weighted too heavily toward infrastructure, Aite Group says, and not enough on client-facing upgrades instead.

A 33-year industry veteran heads the three-member group.

Every day you delay is a day you are intentionally failing to comply with the rules.

Retirement product providers say that they continue to struggle with reluctant employers and misinformed employees about the benefits of their offerings.

Tax preparers share their clients' strangest misconceptions.

The newest generation of up-and-coming investors will cause a paradigm shift in the development and delivery of services and products to meet their unique needs. Is your firm ready?

The firm recruited three advisors to its employee and independent channels from rivals Edward Jones, Wells Fargo and MetLife Securities.

A checklist for taxable-bond-fund investors; Plus, seeing a tax refund as a financial opportunity, and why stocks may rise before tax day.

Some advisors are hesitant to recommend a conversion for high-net-worth clients since President Obama supports changes to key features of Roth IRAs; Plus, can Social Security benefits increase after age 66?