Can The New Oil ETP Tame Contango, the Roadblock to Commodity Futures Profits?

Aug 01, 2011

Can a new oil ETP tame contango, the roadblock to commodity futures profits?

Aug 01, 2011

Industry observers say many financial advisors are unaware of changes to come. It could haunt them if clients get burned.

Comings & Goings: August 2011

Aug 01, 2011

The Investment Program Association, an advocacy group for direct investing, has hired David Maccarella as director of education. Maccarella was previously with Thomson Reuters, developing online client training courses in the financial services...

Changing The Game

Aug 01, 2011

The independent broker/dealer model is still favored by many, as our Top 100 list of IBD advisors shows. But the hybrid model is ascendant.

There's No Place Like (A Multifamily) Home

Aug 01, 2011

Apartment REITs benefit from the burst homeownership bubble.

Parental Help

Aug 01, 2011

In the current economy, this term has taken on new meaning.

The Lawyer, the Stockbroker, the Ex-Wife, and the Widow

Aug 01, 2011

Many supposedly sophisticated professionals fail to stay on top of their estate planning.

The Allure of the Multi-Family Office

Aug 01, 2011

Multi-family offices are becoming a popular option for top-tier financial advisors.

Ready to Retire

Aug 01, 2011

A 57-year-old financial advisor is trying to plan his retirement and prepare a successor in case anything should happen to him. But he's not sure what the best route is.

Applying For Financial Aid and Coming Up Empty

Aug 01, 2011

Colleges reserve financial aid for the neediest and for kids who are well above their student body average in grade point or test scores. Affluent families should research the financial aid histories of the colleges on their kids' lists.