Behavioral Finance
Read about the behavioral finance factors that affect clients and that help advisors tailor the best financial plans and portfolio strategies for investors.
A New Emergence of Behavioral Finance
By Savita Iyer-AhrestaniAs the application of behavioral finance becomes more mainstream in Western nations, behavioral finance has also captured the interest of emerging market countries, where policymakers are equally keen to apply some of its ideas and principles as they formulate key legislation for consumer financial protection.
June 20, 2012
FPA Launches New Version of Online Planner Search ToolThe Financial Planning Association has released an updated version of its online planner search tool to help American consumers find financial planners more easily.
June 19, 2012
Up Close: Seniors on FinanceThe senior population is expected to grow an astounding 55% by 2020, and this large market has a large number of financial concerns.
June 19, 2012
Personal Financial Situation Most Important Factor in ElectionAmericans will vote for the pocketbooks come November, a survey by Bankrate.com found.
June 19, 2012
Asian-Americans No. 1 Immigrant Group, but Tough Crowd for AdvisorsAsian-Americans have surpassed Hispanics as the largest immigrant group in the U.S., and their affluence and high levels of income make them a coveted, though challenging, target market for financial advisors.
June 19, 2012
7 Biggest IPO Flops of Last 25 YearsSome big IPOs, like Visa and UPS, have been a boon to investors, but others have been squashed by their own weight.
June 18, 2012
Betting on European Banks: Doomed to Fail or Shrewd Investing?A University of Chicago economist warns the European Central Bank is knowingly taking junk collateral, while a famed fund manager is betting big on European banks.
June 15, 2012
CFPB Launches Fact-Finding Mission on Elder AbuseAs the White House was holding a symposium Thursday to raise awareness of elder abuse, the director of the CFPB issued a request for information on best practices for elder financial management.