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You’ll Probably Live to Be 100. Here’s How You Need to Prepare For It

On average, we are living longer, healthier lives. Can our financial resources keep pace? Peter Vanham of the World Economic Forum reviews a recent study into this topic published by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott of the London Business School.

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Harvard Endowment Fund Will Cut Half of its 230 Employees

With performance that trails its peers, Harvard plans to cut its endowment’s investment group by half.

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How to Make America’s Robots Great Again

Are robots really the future of a manufacturing revolution? Writing for the New York Times, Farhad Manjoo looks at how robotics could impact the future of American business.

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What History Tells Us About Your Investments in 2017

Writing for the Washington Post, Barry Ritholtz takes a look at historic market trends. How did the market react after past Presidential inaugurations? What have the bond markets done in the past? What can the CAPE ratio show us?

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Emerging-Market Equity 2017 Outlook

What does 2017 have in store for Emerging Market investments? Will Federal Reserve decisions have a significant impact? Dr. Mark Mobius and Stephen Dover examine this topic in a recent blog entry in Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets.

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It’s Time to Ignore Advice About Which Stocks to Buy in 2017

Writing for the New York Times economics and politics website “The Upshot,” Damon Darlin analyzes the 2016 stock picks of several experts. How did they stack up to the S&P Stock Index? What insight could it provide for 2017 investments?

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Five Ways to Hard-Wire Children for a Lifetime of Giving

During the holiday season, many families look for ways to incorporate charitable giving. Writing for Reuters, Chris Taylor explores ways to pass along the importance of philanthropy to the next generation.

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A Little-Noticed Fact About Trade: It’s No Longer Rising

Writing for the New York Times, Binyamin Applebaum explores current trends in global trade relations. According to the article, global trade volume plateaued in Q1 2016 as many countries shy away from globalization.

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UK Court Says Brexit Needs Parliament’s Approval, Complicates Government Plans

What is next for Brexit? A Parliamentary vote is now needed. Michael Holden of Reuters outlines the twists-and-turns in the process in this recent article.

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For Millennials, Adulthood Now Defined by Financial Freedom

Writing for Reuters, Bobbi Rebell examines the financial goals of the Millennial generation. What type of financial education is available to this generation to prepare them for the “real world?”

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