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Brokers considering relinquishing their companies might find the holidays the perfect time to partner with advisers and get input from friends and family.

More states should follow in California’s footsteps in making it easier and cheaper for seniors to tap home equity, writes Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.

To mark International Women’s Day, a look at female industry leaders who are transforming the benefits advising field.

Lucius McGehee is executive vice president, Institutional Services, at Argent Financial Group, Inc. an SEC registered investment adviser.

A leadership & networking expert and board strategist, Sheila Ronning is chief executive and founder of Women in the Boardroom.

U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell last week and continuing claims dropped to the lowest level since 1973.

Eddie Block, is an attorney at Foley Gardere and the former chief information security officer for the State of Texas. He has over 20 years of experience as an information security professional, primarily focused on the effects of new technology and emerging law on personal privacy at the state, federal and international level.

Peter Vogel, is an attorney at Foley Gardere. He received an M.S. in computer science before becoming a lawyer. Peter is renowned as both a trial and transactional lawyer who deeply understands technology, science and intellectual property, and the opportunities and problems they pose for clients.

Chanell Alexander is a freelance technology writer and digital marketing strategist. She has over seven years of experience in the nonprofit field, and enjoys blending innovative technology solutions with communications. When she is not writing, Chanell enjoys traveling, contributing to video game blogs, and embracing her inner foodie. Visit her on her LinkedIn profile and Twitter page.

Ted Benna, known for his work with early planning on the retirement vehicle, sounds the alarm about economic landmines that remain — four decades since the advent of the 401(k).