Negative Interest Rates – Say What?

By Don Gould Negative interest rates–yes, interest rates below zero–are receiving a lot of attention these days. Central banks in Japan, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and Denmark all are experimenting with negative short-term interest rates. Yields on longer term bonds...

Tax-Smart Strategies for Charitable Donations

by Scott Smith, CFA It’s hard to believe, but the fourth quarter is almost upon us.  With it comes the inevitable hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and for many investors and advisors, a last minute rush to complete a variety of portfolio tasks before the end...