The dynamics of rising medical costs, expiring drug patents, and health insurance play into investment strategies.
The Big Chill
Individual U.S. investors feel the tumult of the troubled Eurozone
Until recently, when most Americans thought about Greece or Italy, they were planning cruises to the Greek Islands and wine-tasting trips through Tuscany.
Wealth – The Art of Acquisition
Passion comes before profit when investing turns to collections
No matter what you collect, experts agree passion rules when buying.
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How’s the Market, Fred Fern?
The financial industry touts Fern as one of the country’s top investment advisers. Barron’s ranked him fifth on its Top 100 Independent Advisors list for 2011.
Function & Flair
Designers raise the bar on kitchen design by combining the latest in color, cabinetry, and appliances
There’s a reason that even the most lavish house parties often ebb and flow in and out of the kitchen.
WEALTH — Help for the Helpers
Small donations make a big difference as charities receive fewer major gifts
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Charitable organizations heed this proverb with great fervor as the unemployment rate remains high, stock markets swing, and the economy teeters.
From Sand to Sea
Ted Lennon follows luxury living from the desert to the ocean
Wealth – Luxury & Value
With inventory high and prices low, luxurious properties are finding buyers
Bill Scheffler and Ann Sheffer of Westport, Conn., bought three luxury properties in Palm Springs over the last 18 months.
Wealth – Seeking Socially Conscious Returns
Expert advises caution: “Green” trend could fizzle like tech stocks
As Earth Day (April 22) approaches, investors may hear more about “green” investing. Listen to environmentalists if you will, but also listen to wealth managers and other financial advisers.
WEALTH – Sex and the Stock Market
Wealth managers and advisers note gender differences in clients’ investment philosophies
“Generally, a woman’s attitude toward investing is lifestyle-based, while men invest in terms of performance and numbers”