The New York Stock Exchange was down on Wednesday due to a possible "configuration problem" with a software update, but trading still occurred at other venues.

Disclosure requirements in the fiduciary rule proposed by the DOL could present hidden surprises to RIAs fee-based model, analysts at Fitch say.

Investing in yourself, improving your earnings, and refusing to be seduced by the marketing messages we all hear, plus some savvy investing, has helped this financial planner plan for retirement.