Nathan Place

Should one number have so much influence over asset allocation? Researchers and advisors alike say it's time for the risk score to be reined in.

The news on retirement isn't all bad. Last year Americans saved more in their 401(k)s than ever before, according to new research from Vanguard.

A retiree in New York could pay off her debts in one lump sum. But is that the smartest move?

The Fed's favorite inflation measure ticked downard last month. Will that be enough for it to cut interest rates?

He owns the home. She pays half the mortgage. Is that fair?

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U.S. exchange-traded funds raked in $82.4 billion last month, finishing out a strong first half of the year. Here are the funds that garnered the most investor cash.

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Wealth managers typically focus on other people's retirement plans. But how do they want to spend their own golden years?

These seven financial advisors — career changers, innovators and community leaders — are changing wealth management. Here are their stories.