Investments

Retirees should expect lower returns going forward, but the safety of bonds still warrants a place in their portfolios; plus, considerations before taking Social Security early.

Given the potential for further ECB easing combined with Federal Reserve tightening in the near future, European stocks could perform well in the months ahead. Here are some European ETF choices for advisors and clients who favor dividend-paying equities.

The Labor Department finalized an amended version of its fiduciary rule, providing wealth management firms a lengthier timeline for implementation as well as more relaxed requirements for the best interest contract exemption.

ETFs that invest in fixed income attracted record deposits in the first quarter.

Why some industry experts say long-term interest rates may soon reach historic lows; plus, will change come to the Social Security windfall elimination provision?

Since 2012, Bats jumped ahead of Nasdaq to become the second-biggest operator of U.S. stock exchanges and got into currency trading, the world's biggest asset class.

Misguided assumptions among emerging-market bears have created investment opportunities after years of disappointing returns for the asset class, a Capital Group manager says.

There are pros and cons to these standalone smaller offerings.

Ways the DoL's new fiduciary plan is expected to directly affect advisors; plus, how clients can contribute to a Roth IRA if they're already retired.

The men "plotted to overcharge their clients by millions of dollars," according to U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz in Boston.

The central claim in Gross' lawsuit against his former employer is challenged.

Tread cautiously: Not all these funds are created equal.

The benefits will have no impact on their former spouse's retirement benefits; plus, what clients need to know about their IRAs.

Filling out a NCAA Tournament bracket illuminates skills that could enhance your clients' portfolio choices, a marketing pro says.

Forty-four percent of parents said they had used retirement savings to fund non-emergencies in the past two years.

Transamerica will be offering smart beta ETFs from BlackRock.

Advisors should focus on key questions to best estimate how much retirement savings a client really needs.

Digital advice technology is more likely to enhance advisor productivity, not replace humans, according to a new Citigroup report.

ETPs that use dividends in their portfolios have attracted a boatload of money.

Here are strategies for getting the biggest bang for the buck with these investments.