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A lot has changed in the financial markets over the last seven months, including the transition to the Warsh Federal Reserve era. When President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair at the beginning of the year, there was wide anticipation that Warsh would be hawkish and narrowly focused, prioritizing […]
A lot has changed in the financial markets over the last seven months, including the transition to the Warsh Federal Reserve era. When President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair at the beginning of the year, there was wide anticipation that Warsh would be hawkish and narrowly focused, prioritizing […]
Strong market performance from industry leaders like Nvidia and Apple, alongside the public market debut of high-profile companies like SpaceX, has brought portfolio concentration top of mind for many investors. Whether a large position came from years of patient holding, an inheritance, founding a company, or equity compensation earned over a career, single-stock growth is […]
Elliott C. Hollingsworth
Congratulations, you did it! Graduation is a major milestone, and with your diploma in hand a new chapter begins. What’s next? Whether you’re starting a job or exploring your next steps, one thing is certain: this is the perfect moment to take control of your financial future. The habits you form now will shape your […]
Lloyd K. Wong, CFA
With payout rates higher than they have been in more than a decade, and possible interest rate cuts on the horizon, now is an opportune time to consider establishing a charitable gift annuity. As we’ve said in previous articles, charitable gift annuities can be a great option for donors seeking an income stream. The mechanics are […]
Lloyd K. Wong, CFA
Jennifer I. Maqueda
Now is a good time for those wanting to give to consider establishing a charitable gift annuity. At its core, a CGA is an arrangement whereby assets are given to a charity in return for the charity’s promise to make lifetime payments of a fixed amount to a beneficiary, who is often the donor. This […]
Lloyd K. Wong, CFA
Jennifer I. Maqueda
There are many ways to support charitable causes financially. There are outright cash donations, bequests in an estate, different types of charitable trusts, as well as charitable gift annuities. Today, we will focus on the latter. “The promise of a reliable income stream is often attractive to donors.” Charitable gift annuities, or CGAs for short, […]
Lloyd K. Wong, CFA
Clifford Swan partner Lloyd Wong recently spoke on this topic as a guest on gerontologist Mary Winners’ “Visionary Aging” podcast.What do a fitness tracking device, a budget, and an appointment calendar have in common? They are all tools to motivate you and monitor your progress towards securing a successful retirement. “We believe it is best […]
Lloyd K. Wong, CFA
“The two great risks are risking too much but also risking too little. That’s for each person to decide.” —Jimmy Chin, professional climber“Just taking risks for risk’s sake, that doesn’t do it for me. I’m willing to take risks that I think are worth it.” —Chris Hadfield, astronaut Imagine you are on the crest of a snow-covered […]
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