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Archive for June, 2012
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Money managers eyeing slow but steady U.S.A.
As we do every quarter, we asked professional money managers for their views on the market and topical trends that could impact investment strategy. Hear why this group was feeling nervous when they filled out our latest Investment Manager Outlook survey.
China’s growth is slowing, but it’s not exactly slow
Emerging markets will most likely be major contributors to the growth engine that pulls the world out of the economic doldrums. Russell believes there is no more important emerging market country than China.
Deteriorating sidelined cash
Clients with sidelined cash may be locking in negative real yields, leading to a loss of purchasing power. A numerical example may help jump start a conversation.
How important is retirement income planning to your business?
If you’re anything like the advisors surveyed in our just-released Financial Professional Outlook, retirement income planning plays an important role in your practice. And it’s likely to increase in the coming years. The reason is that 10,000 Americans are reaching retirement age every day1. And now that Baby Boomers have begun turning 65, retirement income
Russell’s view: Eurozone
Following inconclusive elections on May 6th, Greece is back in the headlines and the uncertainty about its future as a member of the Eurozone has stirred up market volatility again. There’s little question that the situation in Europe is having an impact on the U.S. economy: employment figures for May were disappointing (only 69,000 jobs
Keeping investors afloat in retirement
The picture above shows a Plimsoll Line. This mark, which is on the hull of every commercial sailing vessel, can teach us important lessons about retirement investing. But first, some background on the Plimsoll Line.
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