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George Soros’ 8 Bold Predictions From the ‘Tiger Den’
By Michael S. FischerAt Tiger 21 event, Soros was asked for his predictions on everything from Jon Corzine going to jail to Obama's re-election chances.
February 08, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian: Not So Fast on Stock InvestingCurrent instability demands prudence and patience, he suggests, in an interview.
February 08, 2012
BlackRock’s Fink Advises 100% Allocation to EquitiesBlackRock's Larry Fink told Bloomberg Television from Hong Kong that investors should have 100% of investments in equities due to low valuations and higher returns than bonds.
February 07, 2012
'Financial Field Manual' Targets Military FamiliesJust in time for Military Saves Week, Feb. 19-26, a second edition of the Financial Field Manual: The Personal Finance Guide for Military Families will see a release of some 800,000 copies, a joint effort by the Investor Protection Trust, the Investor Protection Institute, the Council of Better Business Bureaus...
February 07, 2012
Challenge of the Sexes: Big Differences on Financial PlanningGender differences influence how women and men approach financial decision making and succession planning, according to a new white paper released by Barclays Wealth Female Client Group.
February 07, 2012
Regulators Casting Light on Shadow BanksConcerns that shadow banks have no backstop in case of crisis and offer opportunities to engage in risky, if not illegal behavior, are pushing regulators for the G20 to look more closely at such institutions.
February 06, 2012
Giving Clients Right Message on Growth vs. ContributionsAfter running the numbers, proof that savingand more savingis in a clients best interests.
February 03, 2012
Keynes vs. Hayek Smackdown: Battle Still Rages Between Long-Dead EconomistsTo many market watchers, the fight of the century was the battle royale between economists John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich August von Hayek--and it's a fight that rages on though the opponents died years ago.