If you’ve tried to buy a car or a home recently—or have even just been to the grocery store—I’m sure you’re aware how much prices have jumped over the past year. John Taylor certainly has an opinion on the topic. Taylor is a professor at Stanford University. While not a household name, he’s a [...]
Phillips’s four horsemen
Don Phillips is a former CEO of the research firm Morningstar. In a recent commentary, Phillips discussed what he called the “four horsemen of the investor apocalypse.” I hasten to add that Phillips isn’t predicting any kind of apocalypse. Rather, he wanted to highlight factors that can cause [...]
Why interest rates matter
In the world of personal finance, a frustrating reality is that uncertainty is always a factor. But it’s not the only factor. Certain things are somewhat more predictable. Among them is the connection between interest rates and virtually every other aspect of the economy. Below is a look at some of [...]
Ominous predictions
In a note to clients this week, Deutsche Bank analysts wrote that they expect a “major recession.” Are you wondering what to make of ominous predictions like this? Below are some suggestions. First, don’t panic. Yes, Deutsche Bank is a big institution. But it's worth noting that this week two [...]
T is for drama
When it comes to estate planning, folks with taxable estates—that is, with assets in excess of $12 million—tend to fall into one of two camps. The first recognize that their estates will have to hand the IRS 40 cents out of every dollar above that $12 million threshold. They also know that this [...]
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