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For Millennials, Avoiding Credit Cards Could Be a Mistake

Many millennials are failing to establish credit histories and enjoy other benefits, such as enhanced fraud protection that are associated with credit cards. So reports CNN. Read more...

Fee-based Planners Also Face Conflicts of Interest

Fee-based planners are often viewed as having fewer conflicts of interest, but challenges exist with all forms of compensation, according to Financial Planning Association President Shannon J. Pike. Read more...

State Street to Pay $5M Over Discrimination Allegations

State Street has agreed to pay $5 million to settle claims that it underpaid female and black employees. So reports CNN. Read more...

Robo-Advisors Increase the Need for Comprehensive Planning

Advisors are increasingly embracing comprehensive financial planning to compete with robo-advisors that offer low fees but typically only provide portfolio management services. So reports Investor’s Business Daily. Read more...

Betterment Joins Forces with Goldman, Blackrock

Robo-advisor Betterment has inked deals to have Goldman Sachs and Blackrock to expand the range of investment products that it offers clients. So reports Investopedia.

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Republicans to Present Tax Reform Plan

Republicans and the White House expect to announce proposals for tax reform on September 25 that will serve as a starting point for building consensus among legislators. So reports The Hill.

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Advisor Provides Daily Updates After Hurricane Irma

After having endured Hurricane Irma, Carolyn McClanahan, director of financial planning at Life Planning Partners in Jacksonville, Florida, is working to establish communications with clients and offering to help process insurance claims. So reports Financial Planning.

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Digital Platforms Won’t Replace Advisors: Study

A recent study by the World Economic Forum maintains that robo-advisors will change the role of financial advisors, but won’t eliminate the need for the professionals. So reports Wealth Management.

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CFP Board Names Susan John as Chairwoman for 2019

The CFP Board has named Susan John, a former chairwoman of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, as its chairwoman for 2019. So reports Financial Planning. Read more...

PWC Agrees to $1M Settlement Over Merrill Audit

PricewaterhouseCoopers has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty to resolve a civil complaint claiming the company’s audit of Merrill Lynch's compliance program was insufficient. So reports Reuters. Read more...

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