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To make money betting on the Federal Reserve this week, investors would have done well following traders of the dollar, not Treasuries.

Kost is the program director for Standard Insurance Company’s Workplace Possibilities program. He has been with The Standard since 2007 and was instrumental in creating the program that exists today. Brian implements and coordinates several on-site programs that allow employees to get back to work more quickly and maintain productivity, and he develops and maintains the metrics that monitor companies’ success. With more than 30 years of experience, Brian is a results-driven manager with a successful track record of innovative program design in reducing absence, improving return-to-work outcomes and helping employees become more productive. He holds a master’s degree in career and guidance counseling. He also is a certified rehabilitation counselor and ergonomist.

Bludgeoned by falling energy prices, at least a dozen oil and natural gas companies have opted to cut dividends this year to preserve cash.

Hedge funds that bet on bonds prices falling were caught off guard as individual investors poured money back into junk debt funds in February.

Though much lauded in academic literature, there are good reasons your clients should not own a market portfolio, according to our columnist.

Advise your clients to choose an annuity they understand and one that offers simplistic solutions; plus three retirement stocks to buy this month.

The broad-based price reductions could force other IBDs out of business, one expert thinks.

David Contorno is the founder and president of E Powered Benefits.