Government shutdown

The threat of a government shutdown receded Friday, but the IRS would nevertheless still operate during tax season, even at lower capacity, in the event of a shutdown.

Over the weekend, Congress approached and then retreated from fiscal armageddon. Wall Street's response: Whatever.

Experts caution advisors to take document requests seriously. Also, it doesn't hurt to set a collaborative tone at the very beginning.

The last government shutdown highlighted how many Americans ignore basic planning lessons.

Seniors are more likely to opt for the standard deduction, which increased under the new tax law, but those who want to maximize their deductions have several considerations.

Trade tension and a record-long government shutdown have left many in the “more defensive parts of the market,” one TD Ameritrade strategist says.

Many Americans affected by the partial government shutdown are tapping their retirement savings and taking other financial options.

Financial advisors and their firms are providing zero-interest loans, free counseling and fresh ideas for some 800,000 federal workers going without pay.

As the SEC furloughs workers, the consequences are rippling across the entire wealth management industry.

Seniors who intend to get a Medigap policy to supplement their traditional Medicare coverage may have trouble getting one.