Financial planning

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

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.

UBS sought damages for breach of employment contract; an ex-UBS advisor countered that he brought in $20 million in net new assets.

New tech-driven startups have upended the financial advice market. Now they just have to get through the coming shake-out.

According to RCS, 51 selling agreements have been reinstated -- but the firm refused to disclose the names of any broker-dealers who have resumed selling its products.

Today we continue ranking the best advisors in the bank channel. Next week: The BIC Top 50

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.

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.

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

Today we begin ranking the top advisors in the bank channel. Next week: The BIC Top 50.

Advisors with a combined $1.9 billion in client assets have joined Stifel Financial, Merrill Lynch and Raymond James. See the latest hires, moves and promotions among advisors at the wirehouses and regionals.

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.