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A Challenging First Half Of 2022: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

There’s no denying that the first six months of 2022 have been tough, for investors as well as for households and businesses. Skyrocketing inflation and worries about recession have negatively impacted both bonds and stocks. There is a temptation to sell but how investors react to volatility now could have a big effect on their…

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A Recession Like No Other: What Does It Mean For Investors?

The US economy shrunk for a second consecutive quarter in Q2 2022, which technically means that it is in recession. We look at the whys and wherefores and what it means for investors. The US witnessed a 1.6% contraction of GDP in Q1 followed by a Q2 contraction of 0.9%. Technically, according to official definitions,…

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How Will The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Affect Your Investments?

While the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is the most troubling element of the Russian invasion, investors will naturally be worried about the effect the war will have on their investments. What course of action should you take? Geopolitics and market volatility In our interconnected world, it is clear that the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine…

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From Marginal To Mainstream: The Sustainable Investing Revolution

Seven years ago, the majority of investors believed that sustainable investing meant sacrificing returns. Now we are in the midst of a revolution. Are you ready to join? Sustainable investing goes mainstream When the chief executive of one of the world’s largest investment management firms highlights the importance of sustainability in his annual letter to…

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10 Things You Need To Know About Trusts

Trusts are an extremely useful financial planning tool. A trust fund is a legal entity that is frequently used by the rich, but many ordinary households are unaware of how they can help with estate planning to protect assets and mitigate tax. Here are 10 things you need to know about trusts. 1. Trusts are not…