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March 12, 2010

Long-Dated Treasurys Rebound - 2:02 pm

Prices of long-dated Treasurys rallied as a weaker-than-expected consumer-confidence report spurred demand for low-risk government debt.

BofA Boosts Mortgage Modifications - 11:59 am

Bank of America added nearly 8,000 customers to the ranks of borrowers modifying mortgages under a government program in the latest month.

Survey: Most Advisors Turn to Social Media - 11:04 am

Firms are grappling with how to best use the technology while not running afoul of regulators.

March 11, 2010

Slideshow: America's Riskiest Municipal Bonds - 1:21 pm

Is this the lull before the storm for US mortgages? - 12:14 pm

What exactly is happening in the bowels of the American mortgage market? asks Gillian Tett

The SEC's Wait-and-See Approach - 12:01 pm

The Securities and Exchange Commission said it would decide in 2011 if it would adopt international standards, but that adoption would not come before 2015.

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Seven Must-Know Tips to Aid Divorce Clients - 10:57 am

When going through a divorce, having just any financial advisor won't do. People need a planner who specializes in the subject and can help clients navigate the difficult emotional and financial terrain ahead.

Grassley Hits Higher Subsidies On BABs - 8:43 am

The top Republican tax-writer in the Senate yesterday warned colleagues that provisions in the House-passed jobs bill that offer high subsidy rates for Build America Bond-type programs would allow Wall Street banks to pocket more in underwriting fees.

March 10, 2010

Silver Tsunami: The Alzheimer's Conundrum - 11:34 am

How can advisors broach this touchy subject with Boomers?