Witches’ brew is defined as a threatening mixture or diabolical concoction. Perhaps the most iconic example is from Macbeth. The witches in Shakespeare’s story stand over their caldron and recite the famous line "Double, double...
Last week’s sharp increase in “vol” (or volatility, for the casual observer) of U.S. equities was a subtle reminder that financial markets cannot go up in perpetuity.
In the days before radar and radio, ships could often not tell friend from foe on the high seas. So, it was common practice in the 18th century maritime world for the captain of a ship to order a “shot across the bow” to hail an...
Considering that the average age of a financial advisor is 56, the topics of succession planning, practice valuation and exit strategies are hot button issues in our industry today. Here at The Advisor Center, we have seen just how difficult this...
We are, at long last, nearing the end of one of the great central banking experiments: the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy of quantitative easing, which began in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008-2009. While the unwinding of the monthly...
Many financial companies and organizations are taking dead aim at the societal problem of financial illiteracy by stepping up their efforts to educate the public.