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The share of families with an individual account retirement plan such as an IRA or 401(k) is decreasing, but the assets in those plans are increasing, according to a new study.

Growing income inequality is said to be a major reason most consumers plan to spend the same or less than last year on holiday shopping, and it could hurt bank and credit union revenues in the fourth quarter and present them other long-term challenges.

With new bank chartering at a standstill, the FDIC has issued new guidance on de novo capital requirements and other issues in part to "demystify the application process."

Advisors thinking of resigning need to avoid the pitfalls--here's a primer on how to consciously uncouple from your employer.

The IRS is considering regulations to limit assets in IRAs; plus, six ways to make a penalty-free 401(k) withdrawal and new rules that allow 401(k) rollovers into company pension plans.

By making gifts through donor-advised funds, clients can get a tax break while still supporting an international charitable cause.

A family contribution system can help strengthen philanthropy as a core family value.

Clients who attend charity dinners or concerts need to take precautions on their tax returns.

A new study finds that donor-advised funds are outnumbering all other charitable donation vehicles combined.

There are a surprising variety of ways for clients to support charities, even if they don't have extra cash to give.