Now that the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule is effective, does that mean you can relax your vetting process? Absolutely not, as it’s been proven time and again it’s impossible to legislate ethical behavior.
Beginning June 9, the much-debated U.S. Department of Labor fiduciary rule becomes effective for the investment industry, with a phase-in period running through Jan. 1, 2018.
Unlike the original aim of EB-5, many projects that qualify would have happened anyway. Access to cheap financing just increases profits of developers.
Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.
May 2 was a lollapalooza day in Indiana business, as three companies delivered significant news.
The tale of Hostess’ demise and rise from the ashes is a fascinating case study of iconic brands, mismanagement and how private equity/buyout firms can make mind-boggling sums in the blink of an eye.
Just as with political elections, shareholders should take the time to vote their proxies.
We think smaller-cap stocks are poised to do better, as they tend to have less international exposure and pay higher effective tax rates.
Nine retailers have filed for bankruptcy in the first three months of 2017, a pace that would exceed the 18 bankruptcies recorded in 2009.
For a possible solution, let’s turn to Italian banker Lorenzo de Tonti, who in the 1600s proposed a “tontine” to Louis XIV as a way for the French king to finance his wars.
Berkshire Hathaway provides its shareholders with an owner’s manual that dictates the managerial guidelines and culture of the company.
PGA superstar Phil “Lefty” Mickelson may be called to testify in the insider trading trial of sports-bettor William “Billy” Walters.
A commission war has broken out among the online brokerage firms.
Fans of Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett eagerly await the last Saturday in February for his annual letter to shareholders to be posted. With U.S. stocks and political divisions running at record levels, Buffett offered some cool-headed historical perspective and timeless investment advice in his 2016 letter. According to Buffett, “One word sums up our […]
Anyone who is serious about investing and does not take the time to absorb the (free!) advice of his teachings is making a colossal mistake.
The DJIA is the default, shorthand answer to the question, “What did the market do today?”
Playing to win involves an intensification of effort and continual risk taking. The equivalent for playing not to lose is conservatism and trying to avoid costly mistakes.
The glaring factor that needs attention at INPRS is investment performance—it, like most pension plans, has suffered from poor returns the past decade.
Compound interest is a powerful lever that can make your financial life better. Or it can kill you.
The secret to long-term financial success is “living below your means”—i.e. spending less than you earn while saving and investing the difference.
