Investments

While the majority are invested in company 401(k)s, only half have an IRA account outside of work accounts.

The fund has returned almost 2% this year and ranks in the top 11% of his Morningstar peers.

A tax break for retired clients who donate IRA assets to qualified charities. Plus, knowing how annuities are taxed for better returns, and strategies for deducting long-term senior care expenses.

Spending in retirement often declines over the years so clients should reduce their withdrawal rates instead of using a fixed approach; plus, the misconception that can sabotage your client's retirement.

A key challenge posed by the pending fiduciary rule: are firms going to be active managers or are they going to be financial advisors?

BlackRock plans to cut about 400 jobs in what may be the biggest round of layoffs to date at the world’s largest money manager, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The self-regulatory organization acted out of concern for the client who might not be aware of the important factors relating to moving their assets with an advisor switching firms.

But they still prefer U.S. over global assets, according to advisors.

A small group of existing customers will be the first to try out the mutual fund company's digital advice platform, Fidelity Go.

With a rise of class-action lawsuits in the offing, the smallest investors could get the cold shoulder.

With a debt restructuring likely, analysts see potential investment opportunities on the island, where clients from firms like UBS have sought to recoup losses on closed-end funds of municipal bonds.

There are various ways to buy a call option on the S&P 500, and each has its own taxation structure.

Voices: Separately managed accounts allow clients to invest in line with personal values, while also offering customization and tax advantages over mutual funds and ETFs.

With its new $700 million valuation, Betterment takes top ranking among digital advice providers.

Many investment products are still designed with men's needs in mind, despite studies that show women are more active in saving for retirement.

Bob Jain, the global head of Credit Suisse Asset Management, will become co-chief investment officer at Millennium Management.

Dollar-cost averaging is not a good strategy for retirement investors to manage risk in their portfolio; plus, a widow's Social Security options.

Voices: Self-proclaimed market wizards often have records of accuracy that fall far short of the hype that surrounds their reputations. Advisors, beware.

There’s room for improvement in investors’ approach to tax planning. Only 29% of those surveyed pay attention to the impact of taxes on their investments.