Investment Instruments

Not unlike the decisions consumers use to pick a TV provider or a cell phone service, retirement advisors also look for some standard measures of good service when picking an asset manager.

Bank of America says it will spend more than $10 billion to settle mortgage claims resulting from the housing meltdown.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index is closing at its highest level in five years as the stock market extends a New Year's rally.

Corporate Compensation Plans, Inc.'s new coverage provides lump-sum coverage for employees' 401(k) retirement plans in case of a major disability.

The McDonnell Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund offers attractive, risk-adjusted investment opportunities across sectors and securities.

Prudential has teamed with American Century Investments line-up of target-date funds to create Prudential IncomeFlex Target with LIVESTRONG Portfolios.