Spending in Retirement
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Morningstar Study Says High Fees Are Bad for Investment Performance
By Kate McBrideA Morningstar study of the impact of mutual fund fees shows that lower-expense funds outperform higher-expense funds--and expenses are a better predictor of future returns than Morningstar's own star rating.
August 06, 2010
AIG Posts $2.7 Billion Loss on Restructuring ChargesAmerican International Group reported a net loss of $2.7 billion for the second quarter of 2010, or $-3.96 per share, compared to net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.30 per share in the second quarter of 2009.
August 06, 2010
Allianz SE Loses Profits, as PIMCO Helps Unit Double EarningsThe European insurer's North American life insurance unit says premiums were "ahead of expectations."
August 06, 2010
Merrill Lynch Webcast Panelists: Expect Rise in U.S. TaxesWealthier taxpayers, not corporations, likely to bear the burden, say members of a panel hosted by BofA's Merrill Lynch.
August 05, 2010
Required Reading: Five Articles for Advisors in the KnowA look at the latest research from Vanguard, Morningstar and other sources on retirement income, portfolio theory and investing
August 05, 2010
General Dynamics Announces Settlement of 401(k) Fiduciary LawsuitGeneral Dynamics and its 401(k) plan sponsor have reached a tentative settlement of a lawsuit filed by current and former employees in a class action involving the fees and management of two General Dynamics 401(k) plans.
August 05, 2010
How to Get Clients Back on TrackThe bear market set back many clients' portfolios and retirement plans. We asked two top advisors to share recent cases in which they helped clients get back on track.
August 05, 2010
Boomers: American Dream is Out of ReachOver two-thirds of boomers feel that financial security is the American dream, according to a recent study by MetLife, up from 60% in 2006. Just...