Real Estate
Learn how real estate investing can diversify portfolio risk and enhance portfolio performance, along with the latest news and developments in this most popular alternative investment.
Beware of ‘Cliff’ in New York’s New Estate Tax Law
By Michael S. FischerWilmington Trusts Sharon Klein considers some implications of the new state law, with one dangerous tax trigger at the edges.
August 18, 2014
Canadian consumer confidence rises on personal finance optimismThe percentage of those who think their finances were better off in the past year rose to 20.2, the highest since June 6.
August 15, 2014
Don’t Believe Headlines About Rising U.S. Rates: MerkAxel Merk warns that a focus on real rather than nominal rates shows the dollar should be headed down and gold up.
August 05, 2014
CFB Board Creates Another Three-Bucket Mess on CompensationRick Kahlers "fee-only" trouble demonstrates the limitations of the CFP Boards compensation rules.
August 01, 2014
3 Reasons Alts Make Sense in Self-Directed IRAs: PENSCOThere are three primary reasons driving investor interest in alternatives in their IRAs, said Kelly Rodriques, CEO of PENSCO Trust Co.
July 28, 2014
REIT Pullback Ahead?Has the sizzling hot performance of REITs gotten too far ahead of itself?After posting consecutive yearly losses of 16.40% in 2007 and 36.94% in 2008,…
July 10, 2014
MetLife to build $110 million industrial parkMetLife kicks off its industrial warehouse building spree in an effort to diversify its investment portfolio.
July 09, 2014
Texas Billionaire’s Odd Way of Saving Heirs Some Tax DollarsIt's not actually a good idea to lose $2.8 billion to save $1.1 billion in taxes.