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Greece headed for “managed” default

The €130 billion rescue package extended to Greece last week forestalled a debt default by the troubled Mediterranean nation. While the deal stabilized the global financial system, it is doubtful Greece can avoid a default.

By Staff |February 28, 2012

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Market Insights

Dividends remain the smart play

Even as the world gets its economic act together, it’s still too early to abandon a dividend strategy.

By Staff |February 21, 2012

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Market Insights

Emerging once more

Emerging markets equity investors took a beating in 2011, as rising inflation in these economies and a quest for liquidity in the developed world conspired against them.

By Staff |February 16, 2012

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Market Insights

Yes, you can still make money in bonds

Yields may be at record lows, but bonds still serve as a valuable counterbalance to “bad events” that can occur in a portfolio.

By Staff |February 14, 2012

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Austerity makes old valuations useless

Despite growing bullish calls on the U.S. equity market, doubts still hang over the global investing landscape. In particular, Europe remains a source of uncertainty and fiscal austerity throughout the developed world will challenge investors.

By Staff |February 7, 2012

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Massive economic shift underway

By now there’s little debate: the global economy is slowing. The deleveraging process has been slow, with business leading the way, followed by the consumer. That leaves only the government sector to clean up its balance sheet.

By Staff |January 31, 2012

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A year for discipline

Time and time again, clients say their reason for seeking a new relationship is that they current advisor just wasn’t there for them in tough times. After the volatile latter half of 2011, this year represents a time to go hunting for new clients.

By Staff |January 26, 2012

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Advisor ToGo

Greece headed for “managed” default

Dividends remain the smart play

Emerging once more

Yes, you can still make money in bonds

Austerity makes old valuations useless

Massive economic shift underway

A year for discipline

Expect slower, more sustainable growth

Rethinking asset location

The world is on sale