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BlackRock: women and men look at money, investing differently
By The LifeHealthPro EditorsAdopting a focus on growing wealth, while a higher priority for men, can definitely help women, BlackRock's survey shows.
March 08, 2016
Pimco says time to buy riskier debt as the U.S. will avoid recession"Pimcos belief that the U.S. economy will avoid recession this year bolsters our view that its time to move into credit," Mark Kiesel, chief investment officer for global credit at Pimco, wrote.
March 08, 2016
Workers with a coach are more financially fit than the DIY crowdThe gender gap narrowed in 2015, thanks to women's high engagement in workplace financial wellness programs.
March 07, 2016
Brainard urges patience at Fed as Fischer sees inflation signsFed Governor Lael Brainard said the U.S. economy isnt immune to global risks and called for careful adjustments to the policy rate to preserve the expansion.
March 07, 2016
Wall Street bankers' average bonus falls by most since 2011Wall Street bonuses and profits fell in 2015, reflecting a challenging year in the financial markets, said New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
March 07, 2016
Picking the best presidential candidate for marketsNew policies on income taxes, spending, capital gains and trade issues -- plus the current and future Supreme Court openings -- all weigh heavily on the minds of the people who put capital at risk.
March 07, 2016
What's next for variable annuities after DOL fiduciary rule?Most industry experts do not expect VAs to fade away once the DOL rule finally takes its definite shape -- but they will have to evolve.
March 07, 2016
Sanders tax plans seen raising $15.3 trillion over 10 yearsSanders's proposals for sweeping tax hikes on businesses and individuals could "substantially reduce incentives to save and invest in the United States," a new study says.