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Creditor Protection Trust Fails Under Court Scrutiny
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesA recently decided case underscores the importance of understanding states' limitations around shielding assets.
April 21, 2026
Number of CFP Board Exam Takers Hits All-Time HighNearly 4,440 sat for the certification test in March, the largest field ever, and two-thirds passed.
April 20, 2026
12 U.S. Cities Where Home Values Fell Most in a YearPrices fell in 70% of big cities between 2025 and 2026, SmartAsset finds.
April 17, 2026
Mercer Faces Data Breach LawsuitsShinyHunters, a cyber extortion gang, dumped millions of internal records onto the dark web, plaintiffs say.
April 15, 2026
12 U.S. Cities Where Home Values Rose Most in a YearBetween February 2025 and 2026, prices rose in some markets and fell in others, SmartAsset finds.
April 09, 2026
Ex-LPL RIA Worker Pleads Guilty in Double MurderA jury trial will determine if the defendant was legally sane when the victims were slain in 2022.
March 26, 2026
BD to Pay $600K Over Unapproved MessagingBTGI failed to reasonably supervise employees' use of unapproved communications platforms for business purposes, FINRA states.
March 24, 2026
12 Happiest U.S. Cities: 2026Americans are more satisfied in places with financial freedom, good relationships, overall health and basic conveniences, SmartAsset notes.