What Economic Policies Do Americans Need? Ask Them
By Noah SmithAn economist argues that the case for universal health and retirement programs is obvious.
May 26, 2017
The Rise and Fall of Modern Portfolio TheoryMPTs ubiquity confirms its legitimacy through social validation rather than empirical evidence.
May 25, 2017
Advisors Should Consider Alternatives to Publicly Traded REITsGiven REITs limitations, consider a wider array of options for clients who have the ability and willingness to invest in less-liquid real estate alternatives.
May 25, 2017
A Step Backward in Financial RegulationThe Financial Choice Act will make the financial system less safe, and it won't eliminate bailouts in a future crisis.
May 25, 2017
The Fixed-Index Annuity Industry Won Battles Only To Lose the WarA financial consultant looks at the ties that bind you.
May 24, 2017
Financial Planning: The Antidote for the More MatrixFinancial planning is the perfect tool for helping clients overcome cravings for more because it provides a method for visualizing and quantifying enough.
May 24, 2017
Life Insurance: Perception v. RealityIf you are new to life sales, you'd better have good answers to these three everyday objections.

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