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Paying attention to the dates used for published investment returns is important. Some firms and/or brokers/advisors will use time periods that may exclude negative or less than stellar returns. It is probably more meaningful to look at returns over a longer period of time and it is always important to compare your returns against an appropriate benchmark.

The DOL is trying to postpone the "fiduciary rule" for 180 days to allow for another round of public comments.

Is the market running out of steam? How should investors prepare for a correction?

Are you prepared for the Department of Labor's new Fiduciary Rule? The rule takes effect in April 2017 with full compliance required by 2018.

As Exchange Traded Funds ("ETF") become a more popular investment choice for investors, liquidity will become a very important issue.