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The firms are seeking to tap into the growing demand for ethical investing.

A portion of retirees’ Social Security benefits may be taxed at the federal level if their combined income exceeds a certain limit.

Almost all young investors polled by Schwab expect the funds to be their primary investment vehicle in the future.

One may have lots of disposable income, while the other may have to rely on taxable distributions.

Even investors who aren’t ultrawealthy may be able to avoid income taxes on their investments with “off the rack” strategies similar to the specially designed life insurance contracts sold by some financial firms to ultrahigh-net-worth clients.

Baby boomers are holding more mortgage debt than the retirees before them. But sometimes, that can be a smart financial strategy.

We have multiple goals in life and should be able to handle short-term debts and long-term goals without sacrificing one for the other, says an expert.

The new tax law has nearly doubled the standard deduction and limits the deduction for state and local taxes, making it less likely for taxpayers to itemize their deductions.

The gig economy ushered in a new way of working, which in turn has ushered in a new way of retiring.

The health-care program for the elderly and disabled covers about 58 million Americans.

Clients should not only check the fees, but also compare their after-tax returns.

About 4.3 million of the 18 million workers in the 55-64 age bracket are likely to live in poverty once they reach 65, according to a study.

The gap for brand-name prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries is likely to narrow down to 25% of drug costs from the scheduled 30% next year.

Alexandra Court had been promoted to global head of institutional distribution in 2016, a move accompanied by about two dozen job cuts in that division.

To avoid a hefty tax bill when taking withdrawals from retirement accounts, clients should consider holding their assets in three "tax buckets.”

Howard Price III used the funds to make purchases at clubs, bars and restaurants, say regulators.

Clients who want to make their retirement portfolio resilient to market volatility should veer away from core stock and bond holdings.

Historical simulations show that the value of investing in these accounts is getting an average of 1.7% in additional earnings.

Advisors should coach their clients not only on their finances, but on health care options, as well.

Short-term returns are mostly noise, which, by definition, largely cancels itself out over time