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The drooping stocks of investment banks and brokerages have been diverging from the wider market in the last few months. Back in 2007, a similar trend preceded the market crash. Now, the sector's pattern could hold a wider warning for investors.

This is the part of a new series of columns called "The Naked Truth," by retirement expert Dan Solin. Please bring him your questions, in the comments box, and he will answer as many as he can. The are many minefields for investors who want to save for retirement. Fortunately, the warning signs...

This is part of a new series of columns called "The Naked Truth," by retirement expert Dan Solin. Please bring him your questions, in the comments box, and he will answer as many as he can. I am sure you wouldn't entrust your health to a medical professional who didn't have a complete knowledge of...

According (subscription required) to the Wall Street Journal, "Ignorance may indeed be bliss, as investors typically don't grasp the difference between brokers and financial advisers but are satisfied with the services they receive, a new study has found." A big part of the problem is that almost...