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.
Berthel Fisher Wins Arbitration in Real Estate Case
By Marlene Y. SatterClaims by three accredited investors against the broker-dealer Berthel Fisher were dismissed by a FINRA arbitration panel on April 9 after proceedings that stretched out over several months.
April 11, 2012
New Hire Roundup: Lynch Joins ByAllAccounts Board; Mariner Names Greiner CIOThis week in new hires, Matt Lynch joined ByAllAccounts board of directors; William Greiner became CIO at Mariner Wealth Advisors and FactRight brought in Scott Smith and Chris Bove.
April 02, 2012
Burton Malkiel Picks Bonds as ‘Worst Asset Class for Investors’Malkiel looks at three asset classes in reverse order, and says that even if the overall inflation rate is only 2.25% in the next 10 years, a 10-year Treasury will realize a zero real return.
April 02, 2012
5 Important Steps to Update Estate PlansEstate plans are valid at the time they are signed, but sometimes years or decades pass before they come into play and circumstances change.
March 31, 2012
What is your greatest fear?You have to have a plan to get to the finish line. Ive been fortunate. Before I retired I worked as a motivational speaker. I made money and I saved it.
March 26, 2012
Few U.S. Cities Prepared for Aging Baby BoomersAs the boomer population swells, communities are cutting services that could aid them.
March 19, 2012
Mets Settle Madoff Case for $162 millionThe controversy over the Mets owners' involvement with Bernie Madoff came to a swift end on Monday as a $162 million settlement was reached just before trial.
March 19, 2012
Cohen & Steers Expands With Inflation-Sensitive Hard Assets FundAlong with its investment expertise in REITs, the new fund features gold, commodities and natural resources, along with short-term currency instruments, designed to "overcome the corrosive effects of inflation."