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Can I do better than Social Security in investing my money; Rental income can help retirement in some cases; Getting more from your defined-benefit plan

'Every study on the topic shows that the professionals generally don't beat the market average over time. But they do cause a lot of churn,' says Scott Adams.

To meet rising client demand for digital services, Wells Fargo appointed Devon McConnell as its new head of Wells Fargo Advisors Digital to oversee development of the firm's mobile and online client platforms.

Beyond an increase in benefits, another compelling reason for clients to delay claiming Social Security benefits is the potential tax savings.

A former Morgan Stanley executive with 30 years of experience has signed on with Ziegler’s wealth management division as its new senior managing director.

After being forced to produce extensive records, the board hopes a judge will similarly order two planners to produce voluminous documentation.

How to avoid investment bubbles; Real estate's rebound retracts; Warning signs of a 20% tumble in the market

Without outside help, many planners are falling short on their own financial goals. A few advisors have a solution.

With longer lifespans, assuring steady income streams for life means that many retirees will have to invest more aggressively. How are advisors putting those plans into action?

Concern that the future of the federal safety net for seniors is precarious and the ubiquity of 401(k)s are prompting those born from 1979 to 1996 to get an earlier start on saving than prior generations, according to a report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.