Beth V. Walker

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The Problem with College Planning

Most advisors don't have adequate college-planning training. The result? Families are left short on cash flow, says advisor Beth V. Walker.

What Advisors Can Learn from Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones

Older clients are very much alive and need non-biased planners who listen well, says this former FPA president.

Trusts Can’t Protect All Inheritances

Trusts don’t teach lessons that are required to maintain and honor wealth, says our columnist. (By Deborah Danger)

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RILA sales drive quarterly record, but a softening market may be on the way, LIMRA warns.

DAFgiving360 Donors Grant $8.9B to Charities During FY 2025

Financial advisors are playing a an increasingly important role as more clients express charitable intentions.

Vanguard Adds Two Titles to its Fixed Income Model Portfolio Lineup

One new offering aims to preserve capital while the other seeks to maximize returns.

Woman Gets Prison for Hiding Over $90M From the IRS in Overseas Accounts

The defendant and her relatives hid the funds in banks in Switzerland, Panama, Israel and Andorra, authorities said.

Social Security Tech Upgrades Reduce Phone Wait Times

Elimination of scheduled maintenance downtime improves online service, the Social Security Administration reports.

PNC Bank Enters Cryptocurrency Market With Coinbase Partnership

Banking clients and institutional investors will be able to buy, hold and sell crypto using Coinbase’s crypto-as-a-service platform.

A Mid-Year Financial Health Check-up Is Essential for HNW Investors

A Chicago wealth advisor offers a checklist of proactive steps to ensure an optimal financial strategy.