There are more than 9 million small-business owners who have no retirement coverage, according to a recent U.S. Small Business Administration study.

Customer turnover in the insurance industry can be attributed to myriad factors. However, one that may be overlooked and also can be corrected is poor communication.

Debra Wetherbys firm was No. 1 in Bloomberg Markets first ranking of independent registered investment advisers, or RIAs, based on the assets they manage.

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, which extends more than 50 business and individual tax breaks scheduled to expire.