Investments

These property tax deferral programs are available to older homeowners who want to postpone real estate taxes provided they remain living in their home.

Dividend tax rate cuts in 2003 had no impact on C- and S-corporation spending, an economist found.

There was some aggressive call options buying as sentiment pushed the country’s equities lower.

Portfolio managers say taxable alternatives have appeared cheaper lately when compared to the short end of the tax-exempt yield curve.

The fund hasn’t seen a day of inflows since June.

Revenue from FIAs surged to well over the existing mark in the second quarter, while VAs stabilized after 17 straight quarterly declines.

Morningstar metrics can help advisors evaluate how vulnerable a company is in the transition away from a fossil-fuel intensive economy.

Just 36% of actively managed stock funds topped indexes in the year through June, down from 43% in 2017, according to Morningstar.

Millennials and other younger clients would see their Social Security benefits decrease 21% once the program runs out of funds by 2034.

The liquidations are part of an ongoing process to ensure its products meet their clients' evolving needs, the firm says.

The proposals failed to show how exchanges would “prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices," the commission said.

As some investors flee emerging markets, others see deals. Here’s what advisors should know.

As robo advice expands into other services, such as debt management, the stakes rise to become a hub for a client's entire paycheck and financial life.

Firms should update their online and mobile applications — bigger font sizes, perhaps — to ensure their offerings are accessible to older customers.

Investors moved nearly 2 million shares worth $55 million into two SPDR funds in a matter of hours.

When the financial clouds are gathering, your clients have preparations to make. Top of the list: reduce risk.

With $145 million of net inflows, the fund is on track for its best month since June 2017.