A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 21, 2023
John Marsden grew up in a wealthy family. He was a brilliant student who went to Harvard, graduated from law school and eventually fulfilled his dream of becoming a successful lawyer. John got married in his 30s and had children. Leo DeMarco also went to Harvard where he dreamed of becoming a famous writer. But after college he became a high school teacher and loved working with his students so much that his dream never c.
The Reformed Broker
MARCH 12, 2023
I feel pretty confident in making this call, and I don’t make market calls very often: We have seen the top for 2-year Treasury yields. It’s not going any higher than it’s been because there’s no reason for it to. Financial conditions are now contracting hard due in part to the events of this week but also because monetary policy operates on a lag – and the first Fed Funds hike of the cycle.
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The Big Picture
MARCH 10, 2023
Armchair quarterbacking the decisions of the Federal Reserve long ago became a blood sport. With the benefit of hindsight, we all are genius central bankers. I particularly loathe managers who lay all the woes of the world at the feet of the Federal Reserve. For more than a century, America’s central bank has been a key part of the investing environment, and it’s your job as an active manager to incorporate their probable policy decisions into your strategy.
Steve Sanduski
MARCH 14, 2023
Guest: Gayle Colman , Certified Financial Planner®, Master Integral Coach®, and author of the new book The Body of Money. In a Nutshell: Financial decisions are often framed as a tug of war between the head and the heart. But by paying attention to how the whole body expresses feelings around money, advisors can guide clients past their fears and towards a fulfilling sense of sufficiency and inner knowing. – Gayle Colman and I discuss: Gayle’s early history with the life planning mov
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 10, 2023
Indian group has sought lenders’ approval for disposal as it tries to boost investor confidence after fraud claims
Investment Writing
MARCH 7, 2023
Commas drive me crazy. I’m often unsure about whether my clients’ long sentences need commas. A helpful rule is finally sinking into my head. I need to place a comma before an independent clause that follows a coordinating conjunction. What’s an independent clause? Here’s a nice, informative example from Actually, the Comma Goes Here by Lucy Cripps: Each independent clause makes sense on its own, but it links very closely in theme to the other independent clause.
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The Reformed Broker
MARCH 27, 2023
This is it. The only chart you need to concern yourself with now if you’re trying to figure out where the economy is heading. Construction and Industrial (C&I) loans are a $2.8 trillion business (approximately) for banks all over the country. If they roll over, we have a soft landing. If they roll over hard, we have a hard landing. It’s not complicated, the only thing that’s up in the air is the tim.
The Big Picture
MARCH 16, 2023
Depositors heaved a sigh of relief when news broke Sunday that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was going to make whole all of the accounts held at Silicon Valley Bank. Having full access to bank accounts meant those tech start-ups that make up much of SVB’s depositors would be able to make their weekly payrolls. They were the lucky ones: SVB’s equity investors were wiped out and senior bank management was fired.
Indigo Marketing Agency
MARCH 14, 2023
The collapse of a bank is a significant event—one that can cause shockwaves throughout the financial industry. In the case of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, it can be particularly alarming for those invested in the technology sector. As a financial advisor, it’s crucial to effectively communicate this event to your clients to help them understand the potential impact it may have on their investments and overall financial well-being.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 10, 2023
Tech-focused lender had faced deposit outflows and failed in eleventh-hour attempt to raise new capital
Investment Writing
MARCH 27, 2023
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. I think this one is pretty easy to spot. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading. The post MISTAKE MONDAY for March 27: Can YOU spot what’s wrong? appeared first on Susan Weiner Investment Writing.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 31, 2023
There are many different ways to succeed as an investor. If there were only one approach that worked, everyone would do that.1 I know plenty of investors with completely different styles that have found success in the markets over the years. But there are only a handful of ways investors fail in the markets: Allowing your emotions to get the best of you.
The Reformed Broker
MARCH 25, 2023
And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.
The Big Picture
MARCH 22, 2023
Bank failures since 2001, scaled by amount of assets in 2023 dollars. The graphic above, via Flowing Data , puts recent events into perspective: At $209 billion in assets, the Silicon Valley Bank failure since Washington Mutual crashed in 2008 (JPM Chase took them over from the FDIC). The post U.S. Bank Failures, 2001 – Present appeared first on The Big Picture.
Integrity Financial Planning
MARCH 9, 2023
If you are planning on retiring or you have just retired, this might be the perfect time to get a pet! Now that you have more time to focus on the things you want, you may find that you finally have time to take care of a pet. Pets are like companions and hobbies all rolled into one cute package! They can also be a great way to liven up your home if your kids have moved away and you feel like the house could use another friend around.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 17, 2023
Swiss authorities press for merger to stem crisis of confidence in country’s banking sector
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
MARCH 20, 2023
Mike Zamansky is the person who got me interested in K12 Computer Science Education in NYC, a cause I have now contributed almost fifteen years of my life to. Our family’s public charity, Gotham Gives , has been funding the work we do in K12 Computer Science Education in NYC for the last decade and a month or so ago, the Gotham Gal recorded a podcast with Mike talking about the early days of our journey into K12 Computer Science, how we met, and what transpired.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 3, 2023
The latest Case-Shiller national home price index data was released this week. Here’s where we stand in terms of the drawdown from peak prices: This is the third largest national home price drawdown since 1987 but I’m sure lots of people are surprised prices haven’t fallen more what with 7% mortgage rates and unsustainable price gains in recent years.
The Reformed Broker
MARCH 11, 2023
I want to start out this week with a big thank you to all our fans, friends, employees and clients who came out to see us in Chicago this week for what can only be described as a whirlwind of productivity and fun. The meetings were meaningful, the catch-ups were long overdue and the food was fantastic. We will be back! If you live in the Chicago area and could use a little help with your portfolio, tax advice or just want.
The Big Picture
MARCH 28, 2023
Just back from California and Arizona, and still digging out. In the meanwhile, check out Nick today : The post All You Need to Know to Build Generational Wealth appeared first on The Big Picture.
Integrity Financial Planning
MARCH 24, 2023
Going to museums can be a truly joyful experience that offers a wealth of cultural, historical, and artistic treasures. Here are some of the reasons why visiting museums can be such a rewarding experience. Cultural enrichment : Museums offer a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us.
XY Planning Network
MARCH 27, 2023
4 MIN READ Are you still hiring or already onboarding? And no, onboarding is not referring to boarding the plane to your next vacation adventure you certainly earned. The term onboarding refers to the full integration of a new employee into the workplace. Subsequently, the onboarding experience of a new hire should not be limited to completing the required documentation of an I-9, W-4, and benefits enrollment.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MARCH 30, 2023
By Bryce Sanders Many agents and financial advisors give back to their community. They do it because it is the right thing to do and they’re grateful they can help others. They also realize joining the right organizations can provide an entry into the high-net-worth community.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 17, 2023
There were a lot of surprising details that came to light from the Silicon Valley Bank fiasco. It was surprising how quickly a bank run took hold for such a large institution. It was surprising how quickly the bank’s customers fled one of their most trusted partners. It was surprising how seemingly little oversight this now systemically important bank had.
The Reformed Broker
MARCH 18, 2023
And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.
The Big Picture
MARCH 20, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank depositors made whole; Credit Suisse counter-parties saved; First Republic bondholders protected — are these bailouts or something else? Were these people “bailed out?” What are the differences between insured depositors getting their cash back, a private sector rescue orchestrated by the Fed or the Swiss government, and a taxpayer-funded bailout?
Integrity Financial Planning
MARCH 19, 2023
What Is Rolling Recession You may have noticed that the economy after the pandemic has been very up and down. And while there has been talk of a possible recession for a few years now, we have yet to completely enter a recession. A recession is traditionally defined as a consistent, widespread downturn in the economy. [1] And although there have been major market downturns recently, there have also been major rallies.
Covisum
MARCH 14, 2023
Advisors ask me for help with marketing all the time. They want to know how to grow their businesses. Most of the time, what they really want is a quick fix, and I don't have that. But getting started in the right place can be a big help. Keep reading; you'll find free templates you can copy, paste, and edit. Feel free to use these as a launching point for your practice.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MARCH 26, 2023
By Thomas F. Levasseur, CLU, MS Ed. One year, I heard something at an MDRT Annual Meeting that I really needed to hear at the time, and it stuck with me. I was in a Focus Session where the great 54-year MDRT member Bruce W. Etherington, CLU, CH.F.C. , of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, was speaking. He said that to be successful in our business, we must see the people, love the people and ask the people for their business.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 5, 2023
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 70% of private industry workers had access to a workplace retirement plan in 2021. Just 51% of them participated in those plans. It’s estimated more than 100 million Americans are covered by a defined contribution retirement plan. Those plans hold something like $11 trillion. That’s a lot of money but is it enough to retire comfortably?
The Reformed Broker
MARCH 10, 2023
The spectacular blow-up currently taking place at SVB and its primary subsidiary, Silicon Valley Bank, is the biggest story in the markets this week. SVB is systemically important for the technology sector and its Northern California ecosystem. As Jim Cramer put it last night, the Federal Reserve has been firing a machine gun at the economy for the last 12 months but it hasn’t hit anything yet.
The Big Picture
MARCH 2, 2023
Fascinating dive into rent increases on a county by county basis via USAFacts: Rents rose in 58% of all counties nationwide between 2020 and 2023. Data shows that rents rose and dipped between neighboring zip codes. Housing prices jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work caused many Americans to reconsider their living situations. Rent prices also rose, with inflation-adjusted median rent growing from $1,163 in 2019 to $1,191 in 2021, according to the US Census Bureau.
Integrity Financial Planning
MARCH 19, 2023
You’ve likely heard the news that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has experienced a financial shock. In a matter of a few short days, Silicon Valley Bank lost its funds and went under. So, let’s get into the facts that can help put this event into context. The Series of Events Before interest rates started to rise, SVB, a large and respected bank primarily for tech companies and startups, had lots of cash on hand.
Financial Times: Moral Money
MARCH 24, 2023
Businesses should play a central role in changing attitudes
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