Financial planning

A municipal bond investor doesn’t think the president and the Republican-led Congress will do away with the incentive given to buyers of state and local government debt.

Female clients are doing a better job than male clients at planning for a breakup, according to a new survey of CPAs.

The U.S. Tax Court began holding hearings this week on a long-running case involving the Internal Revenue Service and pop star Michael Jackson’s estate.

Create a well-thought-out succession plan for your wealth management division that will benefit your family, staff, clients and suppliers.

There are ways around having to pay as much as a 50 percent penalty. Plus, inheriting Roth IRAs and more efficient retirement portfolios.

The broker-dealer has named former Fidelity RIA chief Bob Oros as the long-time veteran's successor.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a notice outlining special procedures for handling the estates of same-sex couples.

Why it's a good time to invest even small amounts into 401(k) and Roth IRA accounts. Plus, avoiding the capital gains hit.

The Treasury Department is partnering with TaxAct, TaxSlayer and Intuit’s TurboTax to encourage tax filers to open retirement savings plans.

What the government returns can go right into an IRA for added benefits now and in the future. Plus, keep a parent's savings alive, even if they're not.