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Junk-Bond Fund Draws $622 Million As Negative Yields Go Global

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Enthusiasm for speculative-grade credit has become a global phenomenon.

There Are Green Lights All Over The Place For U.S. Stock Bulls

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With the Fed seemingly poised to lower rates, all signposts signal that the bull run still has juice.

Beyond Gold, Investors Still Looking For Reasons To Invest In Commodities

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Gold and precious metals have found favor while broad-basket commodity ETFs have struggled for assets in 2019, according to Charles Schwab.

3 Questions: Main Street Gets Shot At IPOs With This Platform, Says CEO

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ClickIPO's co-founder and CEO says his firm's technology democratizes the IPO market.

Tax Reform Doesn't Mean The Benefits Of Charitable Giving Have Ended

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Advisors say there are still ways for charitable clients to reap the tax advantages of giving.

Buttigieg Unveils Social Security Proposal

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Pete Buttigieg said he would raise the earnings cap on the Social Security payroll tax to $250,000 from $132,900.

44% Of Americans Feel Their Retirement Plans Are Off Track

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The Fed found concerns about inadequate savings across respondents in all age groups.

A Roth Account Comes To Rescue For Self-Employed Client

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When the client's tax strategy was knocked off-kilter by Trump's tax reform, an advisor found a remedy.

Goldman Says Stocks Likely Won't Go Up Much Higher

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There’s limited further upside after the S&P 500’s 19% climb so far this year, according to the bank.

2020's Free College Promises May Be Deadly To Private Schools

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Private college leaders argue that lower- and middle-income students rarely pay the listed price of attendance.

Investors Risk Getting Tangled Up In Fed-Markets Feedback Loop

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Concerns are growing that this feedback loop could be creating distortions that will lead to asset bubbles.

Equifax Agrees To Pay $700 Million To Settle U.S. Breach Probe

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Equifax will compensate consumers and provide credit monitoring to those whose information was exposed.

Wealthtech Week In Review: Advisor Group, DriveWealth, TradingScreen, Mercer

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Advisor Group launches cybersecurity platform; DriveWealth offers retirement savings accounts for freelancers.

Schwab Study Says RIAs Are 'Doing Incredibly Well'

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They are adding lots of new clients and poaching talent from other firms.

Latest Phone Scam Preys On Immigration Fears

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A new phone scam is preying on public suspicion and fear.

BlackRock Posts Record Net Inflows As Revenue, Profit Decline

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Its fixed-income products helped total net inflows hit a record in the second quarter.

SEC Orders Former Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager To Pay $700,000

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Swapnil Rege was charged with mispricing fund investments that resulted in a large bonus and excessive management fees.

Smart Money Said ‘Skip Bitcoin, Bet On Blockchain.’ Not Any More

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The flow of cash into blockchain startups has dropped dramatically.

Divorce Destroys Finances Of Americans Over 50, Studies Show

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As more baby boomers end marriages, they’re wrecking their finances on an unprecedented scale.

Ray Dalio Adds To Gold Chorus As Mint CEO Awaits Retail Nod

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Billionaire hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio sent ripples through the gold market this week when he advised buying the metal, but he’s part of a bigger wave...