As a financial planner I’m often asked by clients and non-clients for my opinion about the economy. My stock answer, “I have no idea!”, is driven by the fact that I really don’t have a clue. Yes, I consider myself pretty knowledgable about economics, I read extensively about global economics, about business, about financial issues, …
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The Case for Alternative Investments, Part II
Part I began my discussion about Alternative Investments by trying to help with an understanding of the terms used. I referenced some of the investments that are thought of as “alternatives” and began to provide definitions for some of the words and phrases necessary if you’re going to employ Alternative Investments in your portfolio. As …
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The Dow Jones Market Index Explained
The Dow Jones Theory is probably the most popular theory regarding the behavior of stock market prices. It has been around for almost 100 years, yet even in today’s volatile and technology-driven markets, the basic components of this theory still remain valid. The theory derives its name from Charles H. Dow, who established the Dow …
Weekly Insights from Curian Capital
It's hard to find a short, comprehensive description of what's happening in the global economy. And most of us don't have either the time or the specific need to read the Wall Street Journal and come to our own conclusions. We just want a short summary to help us make intelligent decisions. This Weekly Insight …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 