Behavioral Finance
Read about the behavioral finance factors that affect clients and that help advisors tailor the best financial plans and portfolio strategies for investors.
Half of Americans Worry About Rising Interest Rates: Survey
By Michael S. FischerThe chief cause for worry was the effect of rising interest rates on the stock market, Bankrate reported.
January 19, 2017
Sen. Warren Questions Firms on Their DOL Fiduciary Prep Ahead of Possible DelayMeanwhile, a Consumer Federation of America report scrutinizes how brokerages and insurers market their salespeople as "advisors" while fighting the rule.
January 14, 2017
DOL releases fresh fiduciary rule FAQ for investorsThe Department of Labor on Friday released the second batch of frequently-asked-questions with guidance on its fiduciary rule.
January 13, 2017
DOL Releases Fiduciary Rule FAQ for Investors, WorkersEBSAs Phyllis Borzi says the second batch of FAQs are meant especially for workers and retirement investors.
January 12, 2017
Vanguard Opens Behavioral Research Center: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, new funds launched from Westwood Funds, Praxis and Symons.
January 11, 2017
CFPB’s Cordray Shouldn’t Be Fired, He Should Quit: Senate Banking ChairEarlier GOP calls to fire Richard Cordray were met with warnings about the potential for a costly lawsuit.
January 09, 2017
Dodd-Frank Critic to Chair House Financial Institutions PanelRep. Blaine Luetkemeyer was a cosponsor of the Financial CHOICE Act during the last Congress.
January 06, 2017
6 tactful ways to ask for the orderThere's a fine line between pressuring a prospect and tactfully asking for their business.