Articles

December 2009

Asset Allocation in a Crisis : Ways to Reduce Risk and Add Return
By Brian J. Jacobsen, Ph.D., CFA, CFP®


November 2009

A Behavioral View of How People Make Financial Decisions
By Keith Redhead
 

October 2009

Investment Real Estate: An Alternative to Fixed Income
By Mary Ellen Kuesel, CFP®


September 2009

Lessons from 2008: Risks and Opportunities for Investment Professionals
By David Feldman

People Skills: The Competitive Advantage In Today's New Economy
By Bill Bachrach, CSP
 

August 2009

Planning in the Post-2009 Recessionary World
By Lisa A.K. Kirchenbauer, CFP®, RLP®
  

July 2009

Using Discretionary Overlay in Anticipation of Higher Capital Gains
By John Phoenix

Driving Employee Satisfaction
By Rebecca King


June 2009

SEC's Proposed Amendments Signal a Shifting of Audit Costs to Advisers
By Eric Clarke
  

May 2009

Will Obama's Proposal to Cap Charitable Deductions Affect Giving?
By Tony Martignetti, Esq.  


April 2009

Building Trust in the Age of Madoff
By Bill Bachrach  


March 2009

Low Interest Rates Make Intra-family Loan Transactions Appealing
By Kristi Mathisen and Barbara Potter

RMD Holiday Provides Opportunity for Investors
By Donald L. McCoy, J.D., CMFC

E-mail Technology for Compliance Managers
By Ash Bhatnagar


February 2009

Roth IRA Conversions-A Golden Opportunity for Advisors and Clients
By Michael C. Slemmer, CFA, and Ben Norquist


January 2009

Making the Mortgage Insurance Purchase Decision When Premiums Are Tax Deductible
By John Hatem, Chris Paul, and William H. Wells


December 2008

Disaster Recovery and Technology for Compliance Managers
By Ash Bhatnagar, CFP®

Tax-Loss Harvesting: The Rebalancing Act
By Lee C. McGowan, CFP®

FPA Releases Best Practices for Rules of Conduct
By Duane Thompson


November 2008

Default Taxation: The Hidden Costs of Mutual Fund Investing
By Glen Janken, CFP®, CLU


October 2008 

Longevity Insurance: Financial Product for the Ages
By Andrew L. Gespass

Effective Marketing Methods for Retirement Income Clients
By the Financial Planning Association


September 2008

Revocable Trusts: An Old Tool for a New Defense
by Michael G. Rudd, CFP®

A True Profession for True Professionals
by Terrance J. O'Hara, J.D.


August 2008

Capital Gains and Dividend Tax Rates Will Likely Increase in 2009; Will You Be Prepared?
by Michael Finke, Ph.D., CFP® and Tom Langdon, JD, CFP®


July 2008

Using Unit Investment Trusts to Outperform the Market
by Shimshon Plotkin, CFP®, CFS

2008 Financial Frontiers Awards Winners Selected
by FPA staff  


June 2008

A Taxing Issue: How to Reduce or Eliminate a 2210 Penalty
by Natalie Michalek, CFP®, J.D.

Explaining IPS Benefits to Boomer Clients
by Christopher T. Lawson  


May 2008

Communication Issues in Life Planning: A Conversation with Carol Anderson and Deanna L. Sharpe, Ph.D., CFP®
by FPA Staff

Company-Sponsored Financial Counseling: The Executive Benefit Every Shareholder Can Applaud
by The Colony Group

 


April 2008

Accounting for Inflation in Financial Planning: A Comparison of Two Solutions to Complex Planning Problems
by By Thomas Eyssell, Ph.D., CSA  

Investors Unclear on Levels of Protection Offered by Brokers and Advisors


March 2008

Writing About Investment Management Concepts
by Lisbeth Wiley Chapman

Practice Efficiencies Versus Economies of Scale
by FPA staff  


February 2008

Investing the Assets of a Charitable Remainder Unitrust
by Barton J. Bradshaw, J.D.  


January 2008

Tax Planning for Clients With Two or More Residences
by Richard C. Watson III, JD, MSFS, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, EA


December 2007

Year-end Tax Planning with Charitable Giving
by Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D., AIF, CCM, CMA  


October 2007

Medicare's Prescription Drug Plan Finder: Using Technology to Benefit Medicare Clients
by Phillip Fuller, DBA, Betty B. Green, and Michael M. Grayson, DBA, CPA  


August 2007

'Instant Experts,' Indeed!
by John L. Olsen, CLU, ChFC, AEP  


July 2007

Working with Trust and Estate Attorneys
by Scott Nelson, J.D., CPA  


June 2007

Nonprofit Firms Face Challenges and Opportunities as Baby Boomers Retire

Interpersonal Communication Skills Matter More than Technical Expertise
by Neal Van Zutphen, CFP®  


May 2007

Notions About Long-Term Investments
by Krisztian Fekete and Kermit C. Zieg, Ph.D


March 2007

The Disability Claim Buyout
by Arthur L. Fries, RHU   


February 2007

The Question of 'Custody'
by Eric Clarke 


January 2007

12 Ways to Give During (and Beyond) the 12 Days of Christmas  


November 2006

'Thank You for Watching!'
by Shelley A. Lee  


October 2006

Identity Protection: A New Dimension in Risk Management
by Paul S. King, CFP®


September 2006

Is Collaboration Enough?
by Philip J. Statz, RFC

Advising Worried and Anxious Clients
by Brent Kessel, CFP®   


August 2006

Facing the Truth About Loss of Independence: How Advisors Can Help
by Karen Henderson


July 2006

Will The True Monte Carlo Number Please Stand Up?
by Moshe A. Milevsky and Anna Abaimova


June 2006

Derived Corrections to Calculator Solutions for Certain Inflation-Adjusted Annuity Problems
by Lemuel W. Davis, CFP®


May 2006

Investors Unclear on Levels of Protection Offered by Brokers and Advisors


March 2006

Myths and Facts About Identity Theft
by Amanda Welsh, Ph.D.

Oh, How the Times Haven't Changed: Men Still Bring Home More of the Bacon

Accounting for Inflation in Financial Planning: A Comparison of Two Solutions to Complex Planning Problems
by Thomas Eyssell, Ph.D., CSA

The Real Problem with the Social Security Program
by Mark Schaub


February 2006

Comparing Split-Interest Charitable Trusts
by Suan E. Anderson, Ph.D., CPA, CFP®

SRI Assets Show Faster Growth Than Other Investments, Report Says

Managed Accounts Can Reduce Operational Risks of Hedge Fund Investing, Study Shows


January 2006

Survey Maps Emotional Stages of Retirement


December 2005

Baby Boomers Retire with Greater Wealth Than Predecessors, Study Finds

An Estate Plan for Santa Claus
by Daniel P. Stuenzi, J.D.

The Future of Hedge Funds: Five Emerging Trends
by Mitchell D. Eichen, J.D., LL.M., and John M. Longo, Ph.D., CFA


November 2005

Legacy Lessons: A Conversation with Harvard University's Charles W. Collier

Social Security Benefits: An Excel Spreadsheet Construct
by Brian J. McKenna, J.D., CFP®, CPA, CFA


October 2005

Some Employers May Be Missing Cost-Saving Opportunity Available Through Medicare Part D


September 2005

Top Ten Annuity Myths Exposed

Women and Philanthropy: Inspiring and Engaging Your Clients in Giving
by Eva Marer


August 2005

Rare Coins: A Distinct and Attractive Asset Class
by Robert A. Brown, Ph.D., CFA

Research Finds Huge 'Legacy Gaps' in Baby Boomers' and Elders' Views of Inheritance


July 2005

Are Your Clients' Assets and Collectibles Properly Documented?
by Katharine Richardson

For Real Estate, Timing Is Everything

Out-of-Court Adjustment an Alternative to Bankruptcy


June 2005

Interview with Jeremy Siegel: What Is the Future for Investors?
by Nick Schulz, editor of TechCentralStation.com

"The Future of Retirement" Around the World

The Principles of Passionate Financial Planning
by Thomas T. Brown


May 2005

Is Retirement an Option or a Mistake?
by J. Peter Lindquist

Missing the Ten Best
by Paul J. Gire, CFP®

Transamerica Survey Reveals that Women's Retirement Security May Be at Risk


April 2005

Hispanic Market an Opportunity

Terminating a Private Foundation


March 2005

Many Wealthy Americans Have Done Nothing to Protect Assets

Uncovering Hidden Assets, Addressing Unspoken Needs: What a Form 1040 Can Provide
by the National Marketing Action Team (NMAT)


February 2005

The Unique Ability of Community Foundations to Meet Clients' Needs
by Angela B. Rateau, J.D., CFP®, and Robert L. Thalhimer

AMT Q&A
with Michael Kitces, CFP®, ChFC, REBC, RHU

Investing in Community

The Future of Advice: Research Results


January 2005

Motivating Clients to Develop Constructive Financial Behaviors: Strategies for Financial Planners
by Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, CRPC®

Advising Hands-On Donors: Partnering with Community Foundations to Support Venture Philanthropy

The Key to Reducing Investing Mistakes: Understand Your Investing Personality


December 2004

An Update on Public Policy Changes Affecting Long-Term Care
by J. Tim Query, Ph.D.

Portrait of the Recently Retired: Worried About Money, Half Living on Less—and They're Satisfied
by Putnam Investments


November 2004

Mutual Fund Revenue Sharing and the Role of the Fiduciary
by Kenneth P. Moon, Ph.D.

More Seniors Turn to Financial Advisors During Retirement
Lincoln Long LifeSM Institute