Thought Leadership

September 23, 2020
Equities ‘Boom or Bust’ Debate – Two Years Later
Two years after the first debate, experts convene to spar again. The topic: Stock Market Bull vs. Bear.
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August 31, 2020
Buffett at 90: Three Traits Help Define His Success
What makes Warren Buffett a super investor? Reflecting on that question as Buffett turns 90.
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August 19, 2020
Mortgage Rates Are Low. Why Isn’t Everyone Refinancing?
With mortgage rates so low, you might think that everyone would be looking to refinance. Why aren't they?
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August 13, 2020
Did Berkshire Hathaway Dump Wells Fargo?
Did Berkshire Hathaway sell its entire $9.3 billion stake in banking giant Wells Fargo?
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July 30, 2020
The Stock Market Is Not the Economy
To look at the major indices on the New York Stock Exchange, you might think – depending on the day – that the economy is doing OK. It's not.
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July 28, 2020
Why Gold Prices Have Been on the Rise
The price of gold is up more than 30% year-over-year. Our expert examines what it means for investors.
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July 13, 2020
Financial Risks This Hurricane Season
Hurricane intensity and frequency this year is likely to have significant impact on mortgage default risk. That means implications for the housing market, investors in credit risk and homeowners.
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July 1, 2020
2020’s Midyear Stocks To Watch
David Kass’ stock picks tend to outperform the market. Here is his latest list of stocks to watch.
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June 30, 2020
What Young People Should Know About Money
It’s different when you graduate in a pandemic era. Some things haven’t changed, however, like the personal finance advice that young professionals should follow.
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June 23, 2020
The Downside of the Credit Score Protection Bills
When faced with an economic downturn, policymakers look to adopt measures to ensure that consumers can gain access to vital credit. But sometimes the measures have unintended consequences.
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