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Senate Democrats hammered William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, at a highly anticipated hearing on Friday, demonstrating the growing pressure the central bank is under to take harsher actions against banks and restrict examiners from defecting to institutions after leaving service.

Millennial women are making great strides in the workforce, but still "channel their inner ninth grade insecure freshman when it comes to financial matters," according to Fidelity's head of personal investing.

Moving into management isn't a natural progression for some. It requires a different skill set and it's not always the most successful advisors who make the grade.

Retirees may start their search by visiting Medicare's website where they can compare facilities; plus, a moderate retirement saver portfolio for young investors and eight things investors should be thankful for.

Art, antiques or other collections can make valuable donations -- with tax benefits to boot. Help make sure clients comply with IRS rules and get the highest possible deductions.

Clients with both pre- and after-tax money in their employer plans can allocate distribution to separate retirement accounts.

Changes in IRS rules have made the paperwork more onerous and the tax breaks less generous. Advisors should examine clients' reasons for giving, and make sure they act well before year-end.

Changes in IRS rules have made the paperwork more onerous and the tax breaks less generous. Advisors should examine clients' reasons for giving, and make sure they act well before year-end.

The impact of making a few large gifts may be quite different than the outcome from making many smaller gifts. Here are some tips to help clients decide how many charities to support.

The impact of making a few large gifts may be quite different than the outcome from making many smaller gifts. Here are some tips to help clients decide how many charities to support.