President Biden’s proposal to eliminate the step-up in basis for calculating inheritance taxes is getting the cold shoulder from both Democrats and Republicans, Schwab’s top Washington D.C. lobbyist told advisors today…….
What is cyber risk and what can we do about it? Melody Koenig, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at FirsTrust, LLC explains how to be more aware of your personal cyber risk and ways for mitigation.
…….check for advisors who are regulated as fiduciaries because they are required by law to look out for their clients’ best interests.
Investors need to ask a financial advisor if they work as a fiduciary at all times. Also, ask your advisors to sign a “Fiduciary Oath” drafted by the Committee For The Fiduciary Standard to make sure that they meet the five core fiduciary principles.
…….many investors who would benefit from working with a wealth advisor don't seek professional advice or mistakenly think they don't need it. Here are a few signs that you may need a financial advisor.
…….Do you need help managing your money? If you’re like many Americans, you might need a hand. According to the National Financial Education Council, a lack of personal finance knowledge costs the average American $1,200 a year.
CFA Society Orlando's Investors First Podcast titled "COVID-19: Around the World and Back Again."
Emerging market economies have been hit by pandemic-related lockdowns, capital outflows, reduced demand for exports, a commodity price shock, and the global disruption of supply chains. Policy makers have responded with aggressive approaches and new tools; signs that these programs are effective suggest that emerging market economies could be more resilient than their developed counterparts burdened with higher debt levels, aging demographics, and deflationary pressures. Yusko will discuss places where investors will not just survive, but thrive in a post-pandemic world — all roads lead to emerging markets when searching for alpha in the New Abnormal.
