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The ROI of social media
By Amy McIlwainIf its the long term youre interested in, youve got to develop relationships that will pay dividends down the line. Enter social media.
May 08, 2014
Under the Hood: Reverse Mortgages—What You Need to KnowFred Thompson and The Fonz may extol the benefits of reverse mortgages, but the reality is quite different. Here's how to assess this product.
May 07, 2014
Texting and Secure Portals: How Savvy Family Offices Talk to ClientsTo efficiently and securely communicate with clients at all asset levels, especially during crises, take advantage of technology, like the best family offices do.
May 07, 2014
Mortgage Debt Threatening Retirees’ Security: CFPBThe percentage of homeowners 65 and older with mortgage debt increased from 22% to 30% from 2001 to 2011, CFPB report says.
May 07, 2014
Helping Advisors Deal With the Uncomfortable but InevitableAmy Florian of Corgenius shows advisors how to help clients and their families in the most difficult of circumstances with humor and direct talk.
May 07, 2014
Charging AUM Fees Does Not Conflict With Financial PlanningIn what may really be my last word on the flat-fee-vs.-AUM debate, I share some cogent thoughts from readers and my cogent (I hope) responses.
May 07, 2014
Top 10 Richest Prep Schools for 2014: Biggest EndowmentsThe Andovers and Exeters of the world use huge funds to pay for operations and tuition.
May 06, 2014
4 Reasons You Make Bad DecisionsAuthor Dan Heath shows four ways decision making breaks down, and four ways to prevent that breakdown, at IMCA conference.