Boston College

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  Ex-NHL Player, Now HighTower Advisor, Scores Big With Pros

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  April 24, 2013

  A professional athlete that’s really good with money—it’s a rare find, but the need is critical.

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  Alicia Munnell: Ban Actively Managed Funds From 401(k)s, IRAs

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  March 14, 2013

  Why is it that every current wirehouse advisor says they’re completely open-architecture, while every former wirehouse advisor says they faced pressure to sell proprietary products?

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  Downsizing Your Home: Is It Worth It?

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  January 23, 2013

  Boomers who intend to move into a smaller home to lower their cost of living probably won’t save much money doing so, according to a report by the personal finance website GoBankingRates.com.

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  Does the 4% Rule Still Hold? Shaping Healthier Retirement Income Planning

  By Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M., William H. Byrnes, Esq.  |  October 30, 2012

  Changing times and increased market volatility have clients wondering—is there a better way?

• Running Out of Money

  By Bob Seawright  |  September 25, 2012

  It is a major fear for many Americans. In fact, there is excellent research to support the idea that Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death.

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  IRS Withdrawal Calculation Offers Alternative to Standard 4%

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  August 29, 2012

  Here’s a news flash; the IRS offers a calculation that actually helps consumers. Who knew?

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  Olivia Mitchell, Kent Smetters, Others Reveal Holes in Retirement Advice

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  August 17, 2012

  Surveys show millions of people want to discuss retirement with a professional advisor. But a forthcoming book edited by Olivia Mitchell and Kent Smetters points to barriers to advice in the retirement marketplace.

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  Commonwealth Financial’s McMillan Launches Blog on Economy, Markets

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  July 20, 2012

  The BD’s chief investment officer’s musings are aimed at educating advisors and their clients.

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  Solving America’s Income-Deficit Problem

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  June 4, 2012

  Social Security now pays out more in benefits than it receives in payroll taxes. What does that mean for your clients' portfolio plans?

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  Retirees Boost Their Financial Risk With Gold

  By Ronald Delegge, ETFguide.com  |  March 30, 2012

  If generating income is their primary financial goal, why are they overleveraged in non-income producing assets?