Many individuals may not know why paper money is issued by the Federal Reserve and what role the Federal Reserve plays in the economy. Here’s ...
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Professor Eugene Fama discusses his lifetime of work in financial economics and the impact of empirical and theoretical research on the asset management industry. Featuring ...
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Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure ...
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For many people, retirement income may come from a variety of sources. Here’s a quick review of the six main sources: Social SecuritySocial Security is ...
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It’s hard to predict the best days in the markets, and the cost of missing them can be high. The impact of missing just a ...
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It's that time of the year when business school rankings come out. A quick plug for my alma mater, the University of Chicago Booth School ...
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Dejan Ilijevski was quoted in this Fortune Magazine article about the potential signs of the next market downturn, "These ‘Secret’ Recession Signs May Provide Clues ...
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Dejan Ilijevski was quoted in this GoBankingRates article about the attributes that make an advisor a fiduciary, "What is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor?". If you ...
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Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if ...
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President Trump has said that the markets will crash if he is impeached. Is he right? The political instability from both Nixon's and Clinton's impeachment ...
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When planning for retirement, it’s important to keep in mind how much spending your savings can support. The decisions you make today can help improve ...
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While it may be difficult to remain calm during a substantial market decline, it is important to remember that volatility is a normal part of ...
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Financial markets have rewarded disciplined, long term investors. When they are in turmoil, there is a strong temptation to ask your advisor to "do something" ...
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Update Considering recent market volatility and worrying financial news media headlines, I have decided to republish this post about yield curve inversion, a hot topic ...
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Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbeques or other social gatherings ...
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Several factors may influence your retirement savings rate, including your expected retirement date, current level of income and savings, and retirement income goal. Beyond determining ...
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Rather than focusing on how much wealth to accumulate, think about how much retirement income your portfolio can support. Beyond determining how much money to ...
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Dimensional research shows that managers usually fall short when they try to outguess market prices. That’s good news for investors. If markets do a good ...
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