Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

Every year, the government prints millions of notes a day. Here’s a quick look at what goes into creating a $20 bill and what determines when a bill’s lifespan ends. 1 Paper A $20 bill starts out life as part of a large sheet of paper.

In February 2018, Jerome Powell was appointed as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He became the 16th chair to take over the helm of the world’s most influential central bank.

Information vs. instinct. When it comes to investing, many people believe they have a “knack” for choosing good investments. But what exactly is that “knack” based on?

The coronavirus pandemic has motivated financial professionals to take full advantage of technology . Many of them are pairing various tech solutions with their unique human touch to help clients improve their financial well-being.

A growing trend in global debt markets, Green Lending, continues to grow among American debt investors. Green Lending ties sustainability initiatives into loan products designed to entice and reward debtors who meet sustainability goals.

Over the past ten thousand years, the Earth’s climate has remained stable. Today, we know through science and research that climate change is happening.

In light of recent media reports on stock market performance, political issues, scandals, and other ‘news-worthy stories,’ keeping yourself removed from media as much as possible may be right for you and your investments.

The financial advice industry has changed for advisors with a fiduciary financial planning emphasis in their practice. These advisors have chosen process over product for the benefit of their clients.

Most parents want what is best for their children, but sometimes have habits themselves that equate to teaching their children poor financial habits.

There is a growing trend in college planning where families hire an Independent Education Counselor (IEC) to help plan, execute strategies for the ACT or SAT testing and assist in applying to college in hopes of being accepted.

One thing that has plagued the financial services industry is ‘trust’ of the industry.  Unfortunately, there are many reasons that some people have developed a distrust of financial companies and the individuals that work for them.

Many investors evaluate not only their portfolio performance but also their relationship with their financial advisor from time to time.