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Global political events wield substantial influence over financial markets in today’s interconnected world. Ignoring the impact of international politics on your portfolio can be a costly…

“‘There are moments for Band-Aids and moments for surgery.’” You’re smart. You’re a pretty good amateur investor. You’re able to save money, spend wisely and plan…

Jeffrey Harmon of Lexington, S.C., was sentenced to 24 months in prison for preparing and filing false individual income tax returns for himself and his clients.…

If you have a big wad in a pretax IRA, sit down with your accountant now. Taxes are likely headed higher. By William Baldwin, Forbes Staff…

When it comes to 401(k) fund options, more can be less in terms of your ability to make good investment choices. Certainly, employers have been generous…

Earlier this month, I realized I needed to buy a new pair of sneakers. But this being November, I immediately said to myself: “Wait till Black…

Litigation is time-consuming and expensive. It is therefore no surprise that most litigation concludes, not by trial, but rather through the parties agreeing to settle their…

North Carolina has a long track record for managing one of the best public pension plans in the U.S. Moody’s Investors Services recently reported that North…

I must get at least one email a week saying that I have a delivery item that is waiting for me at the Post Office or…

Here’s something to be thankful for: Turkeys are gobbling up much less of the Thanksgiving budget this year, so the cost of hosting your family and…