Financial planning

IRS: There is a special rule for those who rent their residence for 14 days or less.

Seniors who consider filing for Social Security benefits before the end of the year to avoid a hefty increase in Medicare Part B premium next year are advised to drop their plan; Plus, eight ways to build more retirement wealth.

Serving public shareholders conflicts with LPL's ability to serve advisors and clients, says David Pickler, who has moved to Commonwealth Financial.

Only 42% of advisors have discussed long-term care with more than half of their clients. The reason for their reluctance may be due to clients' focus on saving money for retirement.

A multi-year plan coincided with third-quarter results that missed analyst estimates, partly because of a bigger-than- expected drop in managing clients' money, the business the company wants to expand.

The deal would allow Credit Suisse's U.S. advisors and clients to move to Wells Fargo Advisors by early 2016, according to a joint statement Tuesday from the firms.

For some clients in high-income tax states, incomplete non-grantor trusts may be just the ticket.

Retirees are better off having an immediate annuity than other kinds of annuities, which charge hefty fees and early withdrawal penalties; Plus, 12 common IRA mistakes to avoid.

As Cetera is shopped around by Lazard, the IBD’s advisors say they want to stay with the firm but will leave if they must.

Two new apps are trying to make finance more proactive. But that's a tall order for something perceived as a chore if not a portal into depression.

For some clients in high-income tax states, incomplete non-grantor trusts may be just the ticket.

Wealthfront's CEO predicted automation will soon dominate financial advice; the head of Betterment had advice for regulators.

A new book by advisors for advisors sheds light on transition issues facing firm principals and their successors.

Instead of investing his clients' funds, Michael Donnelly used the money to pay for his own rent, car payments, golf club membership dues and his children’s private school tuition, the SEC said.

After buying the B-D just last year, a major loss is possible as RCS looks to avoid defaulting on its debt, sources say.

They can help reduce the tax drag of required minimum distributions.

Visualization can help clients address imminent risks to their retirement by allowing them to answer questions that contribute to making sound financial decisions; Plus, eight money moves your clients should make before retirement.

Leadership positions at the firm have been filled to balance its recent wave of RIA recruitments.

Europe’s last global banks are caving in to pressure from regulators and preparing to tell investors just how much their aspirations will shrink.

They can help reduce the tax drag of required minimum distributions.