ETFs are left out of retirement accounts, employers can offer automated 529 plans, and a Trump appointee hints at raising the Social Security retirement age.
University professor argues for British-style ban on commissions, parents are taking on their children's college debt and a DOL ruling allows select cities to launch IRA programs.
DOL rule, other challenges are fueling the increase in asset management mergers, college students who lose their financial aid are more likely to drop out and don't bring ashes to the opera.