Wealth management

Home price appreciation continues to increase at a much higher than normal pace, although the rate of growth has been slowing since the summer.

Conventional wisdom is that 60/40 portfolio is highly effective. But there could be a better way to accompany large-cap U.S. stocks than U.S. bonds.

Almost half of wealthy donors don’t have a strategy in place to guide their charitable giving.

Don’t try to be a jack-of-all-trades. Instead, view advising as a team sport and build a powerhouse lineup of pros, John J. Bowen Jr. says.

Their use has jumped 1,035% with assets topping more than $1 trillion.

“It would almost be irresponsible if you weren’t thinking about moving,” says Bruce McGuire, founder of the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association.

Most Americans would prefer to age in place, but sometimes the costs make it impractical. Here's how to help.

With two wirehouses out, questions arise as to whether Merrill Lynch will follow suit.

Morgan Stanley alone lost 11 teams managing about $7 billion after its abrupt exit from the protocol pact, according to recent hiring announcements.

The wirehouse advisors joined the firm's independent broker-dealer.

The funds will classify stocks using artificial intelligence.

Target date funds assume that the path to one’s golden years is linear and predictable.

It is "not for the faint of heart; it's a very fickle market," one advisor says.

Sometimes, a total non-U.S. stock index offering may backfire.

When it comes to planning, hitting financial goals is only part of the story.

It's not just for December, but a smart approach throughout the year.

In addition to investment strategies, there's another lever advisors can pull for better outcomes.

Ignoring lessons from past income-boosting strategies can lead to disastrous results.

Wholesalers have taken a new tack for a group leery of sales calls, regulation and litigation.