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Endowments & Foundations » Balancing Varying Perspectives in Your Endowment/Foundation Spending Decisions
March 21, 2018 | Wealth Management
Spending decisions are at the core of what endowments and foundations are designed to do. Spending, in this case, refers to distributions or withdrawals designated to support the missions of non-profits and charities. Despite most agreeing on the importance of these decisions, there may be little …
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InstitutionalMarkets & Economy » Inflation Worries Are Picking Up
March 19, 2018 | Market Commentary
The Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day policy meeting begins tomorrow, March 20, and investors are assigning a high probability that policymakers will hike interest rates by 25 basis points. With respect to the inflation outlook, the magnitude and frequency of changes to the Fed funds rate …
Financial Planning » Qualified Charitable Distributions and the New Tax Law
March 13, 2018 | Wealth Management
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made sweeping changes to our tax laws when the bill was signed this past December. On January 1, the standard deduction – an amount that all tax filers can deduct from their income each tax year – was doubled to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. The …
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IndividualMarkets & Economy » President Trump Approves Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
March 09, 2018 | Market Commentary
Last week, President Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that have the potential to roil markets and impact trade relations with key allies and trading partners. The controversial tariffs, 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, were formally approved on March 8 with few notable …
Library » March 2018 Perspective
March 02, 2018 | Market Commentary
Equity Volatility Returns The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered two declines of over 1000 points in early February as inflation fears led to a spike in market volatility. This marked the first correction (a decline of at least 10% from a recent high) for US equities in over two years. While …
Endowments & Foundations » Webinar: A Closer Look at Spending for Endowments & Foundations
March 01, 2018 | Investment Themes
When it comes to spending, different stakeholders might see endowments or foundations in radically different lights. These varying perspectives can have a major impact on your organization’s investments, policies, and fundraising. We review each of these perspectives in detail, …
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InstitutionalMarkets & Economy » Implications of Tax Reform on Fixed Income
March 01, 2018 | Market Commentary
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having a notable impact across wide swaths of the economy, and the fixed income market is no different. The bill’s key achievement of lowering the corporate tax rate is certainly a favorable outcome for a number of businesses and their investors. Smaller tax …
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Library » Now is the Time for Active Management
February 27, 2018 | Active Management
Valuations are extended, complacency is elevated, and we are entering the tenth year of a bull run. One wonders what Messrs. Graham and Dodd would think of the current market environment considering these realities. Their statement is even more relevant today, as risk management has taken a back …
Financial Planning » Estate Planning Missteps of the Rich and Famous
February 26, 2018 | Wealth Management
As featured in Manning & Napier’s Guide to Financial Planning, Prosper. To get your complimentary copy, and to read the full article, visit go.manning-napier.com/Prosper. Like us, celebrities create estate plans to direct the distribution of their assets, minimize estate taxes, and accomplish …
Financial Planning » Webinar: Tax Reform and Your Financial Planning
February 16, 2018 | Wealth Management
Tax reform has become law, and seemingly endless news coverage has been dedicated to explaining its major provisions. With the dust starting to settle, now is the time to consider what it means for your financial planning in 2018 and beyond.
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