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Managed payout funds: Worth another look?
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPThe financial crisis set back the funds but several have done well with the markets subsequent recovery.
August 20, 2014
Are We in a Bond Bubble? John Mauldin Says Yes, Others...Millennium Wave Advisors' Mauldin says debt day of reckoning is coming and Dallas Fed's Fisher sees "hyper-robust" bond market, but other advisors think they're crying wolf.
August 19, 2014
Bryant Financial: International Investing 'Smooths Out the Risk'Bryant uses a number of managers to invest in developed and emerging markets in Europe, Asia and Brazil.
August 15, 2014
Aging Clients Mean Booming Market for Liquid AltsOlder clients with lower risk tolerance are fueling the growth of liquid alternative mutual funds, but their promise also holds peril.
August 14, 2014
Fidelity to pay $12 million to settle 401(k) suitsFidelity Investments has agreed to pay $12 million to settle two lawsuits brought by its own employees.
August 13, 2014
Fidelity to Pay $12 Million to Settle 401(k) SuitsFidelity's own employees alleged the mutual fund giant charged excessive fees in the companys own 401(k) plans.
August 11, 2014
American Century Hires Former Goldman Exec as Global Products ChiefThe Kansas City, Missouri-based fund family taps Glen Casey to expand products and sales.
August 11, 2014
Are 10% Portfolio Returns Reasonable?Many financial advisors, robo-advisors in particular, often rely on historical return data. How reasonable are these averages for retirement investors?