Polarized Congress Needs to Bring Back Earmarks
By Tyler CowenThe author says giving congressional leaders control over some cash would ease gridlock.
January 09, 2018
Stop Financial Crimes Against Older AmericansGreater data sharing among financial institutions, along with specific safeguards against financial fraud, could root out exploitation.
January 08, 2018
Markets Will Wish Infrastructure Was the PriorityWhat if the country were investing in projects that could support future economic output?
January 08, 2018
Estate and Gift Tax Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs ActPeople in a position to take advantage of the increase in the exclusion would be well advised to act quickly while it is available.
January 08, 2018
Investors Should Heed Warning From TreasuriesStocks are saying one thing about the economy. But life insurers put most of their money in bonds.
January 05, 2018
12 Ways to Build Strong Relationships With New Financial AdvisorsIt's time to embrace some new ways of interacting and working with the new planners and other staff on your advisory teams.
January 05, 2018
3 Ways to Earn More Than Beer MoneyHere's a plan to plan what you'll be doing for the rest of the year.
January 05, 2018
A Transparent CBO Would Be a Pointless CBOThe author contends that, like it or not, Congress needs some kind of scorekeeper that's hard to sway.

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