Investments

Advisors have been easing off on stocks as clients express a long list of concerns about global markets.

Norm Champ, a former SEC official who shaped rules meant to prevent runs on money-market mutual funds, is joining law firm Kirkland & Ellis.

Investing in health funds in recent years would have kept your clients healthy, wealthy and wise.

Investing in health funds in recent years would have kept your clients healthy, wealthy and wise.

Several factors should be weighed when clients are deciding whether they should defer taxes on their investments.

The bond market, which has seen a bit of a rally in the 10-year space due to demands associated with a flight to quality, will inevitably continue to see downward pressure

The New York Stock Exchange may still be the king of ETFs among U.S. stock markets, but challengers to the throne are gaining ground.

If mutual funds in 401(k) plans underperform yet charge hefty fees, participants can take action; Plus, President Obama plans to push new rules making it easier for small businesses to offer 401(k) plans.

It’s not just about making money. Advisors do a big service when they help their clients use their money to improve their lives.

After corporate debt investors suffered through the worst-ever start to a year, some of Wall Street’s biggest money managers and strategists say it’s time to start buying.

Municipal demand and prices are up so far this year, buoyed by market technicals, according to Jeffrey Lipton, head of municipal research and strategy at Oppenheimer.

Legg Mason broadened its alternative investments capabilities and also made a deal to expand its ETF business.

Millennials with college loans may want to hold off on getting married to save on their taxes. Plus, tax savings for affluent families, and five smart tax moves your client can make in 2016.

Retirees are now allowed to make charitable donations by transferring money directly to a qualified nonprofit organization from their IRAs; Plus, why inheriting a Roth IRA isn't always the best news.

Earlier this year BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world, announced that it would follow Fidelity and Federated in making changes to its money market fund offerings.

Third Avenue Management was sued by an investor who said the firm failed to maintain adequate liquidity despite signs the fixed- income market was increasingly volatile.

Record redemptions, regulatory pressure and market volatility took their toll. But these 10 open-end high-yield bond funds are the largest trading in the U.S., and we've ranked them by net assets.

The slide of steadfast high-yield bond funds has advisors and their clients wondering what comes next.

One planner sends an email saying: “Stocks periodically go on sale because people panic.”

When stocks tumble, retirement investors are advised to check market fundamentals to determine whether the drop is temporary or signals a broader decline; Plus, nine money apps to keep your clients' retirement planning on track.