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U.S. Millionaires Recognize Wealth Comes With Responsibility
By Michael S. FischerAmerican millionaires feel an obligation to "give back" and few are concerned with their ability to do so, according to survey findings released Tuesday by PNC Wealth Management.
January 13, 2012
China Hoarding GoldA wave of Chinese gold buying has injected new life into gold traders, who are feeling bullish once again after the precious metal has begun to regain lost ground.
January 12, 2012
What’s Different About the Wealthy? They’re PatientMany people think wealthy investors have a silver bullet to get rich quick, but most wealthy individuals have endured tough times through extreme patience and emotional control
January 11, 2012
Bill Gross Touts PIMCO Total Return ETF at Virtual SummitPIMCO CIO Bill Gross promoted the upcoming launch of an ETF-version of his PIMCO Total Return Fund at the ETF Virtual Summit, a four-hour online event held on Tuesday that was attended by nearly 1,000 advisors.
January 11, 2012
Emerging Markets Middle Class Is on the Rise, Ready to SpendThe worldwide economic picture may be full of uncertainties but one thing seems likely: the demand for goods and services in the developing world will grow at an unprecedented rate.
January 10, 2012
Banks Turn Borrowers, Seek Cash from CustomersEuropean banks have found a new way to bring in cash. They borrow itbut instead of turning to each other to bring in funds, they are borrowing it from companies that were once happy to deposit their excess cash in exchange for interest.
January 09, 2012
Riding to the Rescue: Momentous Insurance Offers Equine PoliciesAffluent individuals who engage in luxury hobbies, including owning, riding and showing horses, face a number of liabilities that may not be covered by their existing policies; so last week, Momentous Insurance Brokerage tried to rectify that problem.
January 09, 2012
Gold ETFs Lose Luster With Advisors as Fixed Income Funds Climb: SchwabThe top 10% of RIAs by AUM have the bulk of their ETF assets in U.S. and international equity funds, at 62%, while smaller firms use U.S. fixed income ETFs 50% more.