KIM: Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses in 2017
The only thing worse than judging a book by its cover is making financial decisions based on what you assume the book might tell you.
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KIM: Letting go is a decision you will never regret
There is an actual cost to holding onto things we should let go of. It can come in the form of anger, frustration, resentment or something even worse. Can you really afford to keep paying the bill?
SKARBECK: Active managers thrived in 2016’s strong market
In contrast to the trend of the last several years, a significant number of active managers this year will outperform the market.
KIM: High-quality hotel chain available at bargain price
We believe STAY is significantly undervalued because it is misunderstood by investors.
KIM: Gifts to 529 college plans will make lasting difference
This holiday season, give the gift of a college education by establishing or making a gift to a young person’s 529 college savings plan account.
SKARBECK: Fiduciary rule to remake rules of brokerage business
Now classified as fiduciaries, brokers and advisers to retirement plans will need to prove they are putting their clients’ interests over themselves.
KIM: Be wary of mutual funds’ capital gains distributions
If you sell your mutual fund shares at a profit, you’ll owe capital gains taxes on the difference between your purchase price (or cost basis) and the sale price.
SKARBECK: Investors lose enthusiasm for actively managed funds
there are just too many funds, and underperforming funds continue to exist as inattentive or apathetic investors let their money linger.
KIM: High time to sharpen executive pay clawbacks
There is little agreement on how to make management financially accountable for its actions and decisions.
SKARBECK: Buffett’s 1999 speech offers wisdom for today
Speaking in front of newly minted IPO multimillionaires, Buffett’s killjoy speech threw cold water on the long-term outlook for investors.
KIM: Remembering a friend who died Sept. 11, 2001
It’s hard to believe, but Sept. 11, 2016, marks the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. While the memories are painful, we must never forget.
SKARBECK: New rules affect liquidity for money market funds
When the next financial crisis hits, investors could find access to their cash in money funds temporarily restricted.
KIM: Despite Powerball mania, lottery is lousy investment
If it seems like these ginormous jackpots are becoming more frequent, you’re right.
KIM: Don’t let presidential race derail investing strategy
Making an anxiety-based change today because of your political beliefs is more likely to be harmful than letting this partisan storm pass us by.
SKARBECK: $1B Dollar Shave Club sale gives investors lots to ponder
Giant consumer brand companies have relied too heavily on cost-cutting to deliver earnings. Their failure to innovate means they have to acquire upstart businesses that are gaining traction with consumers.
KIM: Free online course unlocks ‘secrets’ to financial success
Gaining control of your financial life is one of the most important and difficult things you need to accomplish.
SKARBECK: Investing wisely in market doesn’t have to be complex
The complexity that is being brought to bear in the realm of alternative investing these days is mind-boggling.
KIM: The ‘Brexit Panic’: We’ve seen this movie before
When you’re watching the Dow plunge hundreds of points in a matter of minutes, it’s easy to believe you’re staring into the abyss.
SKARBECK: Investors should steer clear of multi-alternative funds
The common thread with multi-alternative mutual funds is that their fees are high and the performance has been outright terrible.
KIM: Is federal EB-5 program cash-for-visas boondoggle?
Since developers know foreign investors’ principal motivation under EB-5 is migration, not return on investment, they view EB-5 as a source of extremely cheap financing.