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  Forecasting the Cost of Long-Term Care

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  December 9, 2009

  The LTC Cost Calculator includes adjustable "sliders" so individuals can view various scenarios in real-time, setting the stage for in-depth discussions and considerations of risks.

• Advertise with impact

  By Vanessa Drucker  |  June 1, 2009

  When financial planners advertise, they engage prospective clients in an elaborate mating dance. Customers ultimately expect live interaction, usually through telephones and branch offices. As...

• 'Late Stage' College Planning

  By Marie Swift  |  January 1, 2007

  Advisors don't need to be reminded how much of an expenditure paying for college has become for their clients. We've all seen examples of how...

• The Power of One

  By James Picerno  |  December 1, 2006

  Asset allocation tends to be a do-it-yourself enterprise for wealth managers. But as multi-asset class funds become more sophisticated, some advisors are reconsidering off-the-shelf asset...

• Minting Money

  By James Picerno  |  September 1, 2006

  The quest for superior risk-adjusted portfolio returns knows no bounds in the 21st century. Investors routinely look beyond the traditional mix of stocks, bonds and...