DOL Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
By Melanie WaddellThe Financial Services Institute has long worried that the rule could threaten advisors' independent contractor status.
January 08, 2024
Spending Deal Would Keep Social Security Budget FlatTax legislation is also in the works and could be attached to a spending bill.
January 08, 2024
U.S. Life Application Activity Strong to End 2023For the full year, universal policies led the way.
January 08, 2024
Tax Filing Season Starts Jan. 29The IRS expects more than 128.7 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15 deadline.
January 08, 2024
Commonwealth Launches Virtual Paraplanning ProgramParticipating advisors are matched with two virtual paraplanners who act as an "extension of their firm."
January 08, 2024
BlackRock Says Last Year's Risk Rally Has Legs 'Well Into 2024'BofA, Goldman Sachs and other firms also expect the S&P 500 to soar to record highs this year.
January 08, 2024
Bob Doll: Stock Prices Suggest Good News Baked InInvestors appear to be having second thoughts on how many rate cuts to expect, the market forecaster said.
January 08, 2024
Social Security Gets 2024 Wage Base BoostMore than $8,000 in additional wages are subject to the Social Security tax in 2024.