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Homebuilders Are Slashing Prices — But Only In Certain Markets
|Thanks to years of aggressive construction during the post-pandemic housing boom, some builders are sitting on a glut of "spec homes."
Gen Z And Crypto: How Younger Generations Are Weighing Risk In Investing
More Homes Hit The Market, But Pending Sales Dip As Buyers Hesitate
|Spring brings more homes to the market, but high mortgage rates and prices make buying difficult. Uncertainty remains for buyers and sellers.
What's Actually Driving The Latest Gold Surge? Several Factors Are At Play
|There are plenty of ways to invest in gold, and it's not just about buying physical bars. The spot market remains a major force.
27% Of DIY Investors Want A Financial Advisor In The Next 12 Months
Average Tax Refunds Increase In 2025 Despite Fewer Early Filers
|The IRS has distributed over $102.2 billion in refunds so far, marking a 10% increase over the same period in 2024.
Family Offices Embrace Alternative Investment Funds To Protect Wealth In 2025
|Family offices are increasingly investing in AIFs to diversify risk and protect wealth in volatile markets. Advisors should focus on expertise and customization to meet this demand.
Social Security Is Now Even Less Reliable For Millennials Than Ever
|While the Social Security Administration speeds up the implementation of a new law, day-to-day tasks are about to get a lot slower.
Advisors Remain Divided On Crypto, But SEC Approvals, Demand Are Shifting Views
|Cryptocurrency rise and friendly administration leave advisors conflicted. Most see need for education and await SEC approval for ETFs.
RIA Acquisitions Are At Record Highs - Here's Why
Americans Want To Quit Their Vices - And Advisors Can Help
|Fully one-third of Americans are planning to reduce how much they spend on "financial vices" because of the economy, according to research from Bankrate.com.
What Tax And Investment Planning Will Look Like Under Trump 2.0
|Trump's tax cuts likely to be extended, estate tax may be repealed, more changes for investments, advisors should expand knowledge on crypto.
How The Adviser Shortage Creates An Opening For Independent RIAs
|Assets managed by advisers continued to grow in 2023, hitting a record $31.3 trillion, according to a new report from Cerulli Associates.
Gaps In RIA Succession Planning Reveal Opportunities
Q4 Market Roller Coaster Reveals Retirement Planning Pitfalls
|The roller coaster markets of the last quarter of 2024 hold some important lessons for how advisors should approach retirement planning with their clients.
New Generation Beta Brings Fresh Financial Planning Challenges, Opportunities
|Generation Beta, born on Jan. 1, 2025, faces a unique financial landscape. Financial advisors must guide parents in long-term planning, as this generation may never retire.
'Most Crypto-Foward' RIA Slams Bitcoin Forecasts From Michael Saylor, Others: 'Disvalues It To Me'
|"I think that's a ridiculous number."
Americans Regret Retirement Prep As Advisors Rethink 2025 Strategies
Financial Advisor Calls Stocks 'Dinosaur Bones' — But Likes Some ETFs
|Tyrone Ross Jr. sat down with Benzinga's Chief Content Officer Brad Olesen in a multipart interview series to discuss how his financial planning firm, 401 Financial, is educating clients about cryptocurrency and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and avoidi
Set Your Advisory Business Up For Success In 2025
|Financial advisors must adapt to changes in the industry, including targeting younger clients and offering specialized services, to remain competitive.
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