Retirement

Joe Westendorf will assist bank advisors in the Florida market.

Jobless Americans are paying millions in unnecessary fees to collect unemployment benefits because of state policies encouraging them to get the money through bank-issued payment cards, according to a new report from a consumer group.

Allianz contributed $275,000 to 20 organizations in 2012.

With so many baby boomers on the verge of retirement, these positions will soon be vacated, creating opportunities for younger workers.

Members of the sandwich generation caught between supporting elderly parents whose assets are nearly exhausted and adult children without jobs might find some relief come tax time.

The firm adds 30 advisors from Eagle One in second transition in a month.