May 18, 2011
Why A Weaker Dollar, Stronger Stocks Go Together (For Now)Although there is no historical relationship between the dollar and the direction of stocks, these two assets have recently been moving in opposite directions.
May 18, 2011
Choosing Software That Works for Your Advisory Firm—Part 6: Ensuring New Technology Meets Your Business GoalsHow to make sure that your new technology solution is actually delivering the business results you want it to.
May 18, 2011
The New Hedge Funds: Lower Returns, Less RiskHedge funds are making a comeback, but with lower returns and less risk, the new hedge funds may fill a new role in many portfolios.
May 18, 2011
Trusts: New Cancellation-of-Debt Rules Leave Grantors on the HookIf you don’t understand the nature of your trusts, you could be on the hook for cancellation of debt (COD) income.
May 18, 2011
Closed-End Funds Present Investing Opportunities, and PitfallsCE funds had a strong April and have returned more than 25% over the past year, but rising short-term interest rates are a risk to watch
May 18, 2011
Adviser Versus Advisor: Does It Really Matter How You Spell It?While the two spellings may be interchangeable, wirehouses may be using one to circumvent fiduciary responsibility.
May 17, 2011
Mitt-igating the consequencesThe Washington Straddle is a gymnastics-like pose where politicians place one foot on either side of the fence while keeping their ear to the ground.
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