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Buy & hold vs. financial behavior: 'Frontline' asks the wrong questions
By Richard HoeThe PBS show gave a one-sided, Bogle-centric and extremely incomplete picture of the investing world.
July 29, 2013
After five years, why so few charges in the financial crisisWould charges now prevent a possible repeat in the future?
July 29, 2013
Economists: Yellin likely to succeed BernankeWith impeccable credentials and a progressive president, most agree the spot will go to Yellin.
July 29, 2013
Focus on clients’ positive financial behaviorBehavioral finance has focused on documenting irrational financial behavior of human beings, but advisors should turn their attention to their clients' good behaviors.
July 29, 2013
Investors navigate to long/short credit strategiesThe report pegs net flows of long/short credit strategies at $1.1 billion in 2012 and $1.4 billion year-to-date through May 2013.
July 29, 2013
The Clock Is Ticking on GRATsThe current low interest rate environment may present a problem for many planning scenarios, but a grantor retained annuity trust can actually thrive in such an environment, at least for now.
July 29, 2013
Forget $1 Million. To Feel Wealthy, You Need $5 Million in AssetsHNW and affluent investors tell UBS that it takes a minimum of $5 million in investable assets to feel wealthy these days.
July 29, 2013
Top Genworth LTCI executive heads to UnumSteve Zabel will be Unum's chief risk officer.