American Century

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on Jun 07, 2011, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , ,

Last week’s best blogs include a first-timer, The Hartford.

  1. American Century – Wondering just how to further analyze TIPS beyond the recent negative news coverage?  I was and this long-format post provided a clear examination of the current situation and a reasonable evaluation method.  I could see many FAs re-purposing sections of this post.
  2. Russell – This is  a clear articulation for advisors evaluating client portfolio tools.
  3. The Hartford – Not FA related at all, but helpful common sense nonetheless.  As Memorial Day kicked off “driving season,” they remind drivers on a way to be safe and thrify: tire pressure.

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on May 23, 2011, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , , , ,

More high-quality education that’s relevant for both direct investors and FAs advising clients on tenets of good long-term investing.

  1. Vanguard – Straightforward (re-)education on the impact of consistent periodic investing.
  2. BlackRock – Answering the question many clients ask – why not just buy silver instead of gold; it’s cheaper? – about the differences between gold and silver investing and previously.
  3. American Century – We appreciate the Q&A format and this post explains debt ceiling and other timely topics clearly.

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on May 16, 2011, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , ,

A newcomer, Wells Fargo, breaks into the best blogs, with two posts.

  1. Wells Fargo – A quick refresh on the difference between broad-based inflation and CPI-based inflation, along with ideas related to inflation.
  2. American Century – Scott Whitman summarizes his investment philosophy (towards the end).
  3. Wells Fargo – Peter Nulty often provides a weekly update,this week’s starts with a great subject – Your house wants to know what’s for dinner – and a quick-format.

Best Blogs of the Week

Posted by Anu Heda on May 02, 2011, in Best Blogs of the Week , tagged with , , ,

Three worthwhile reads from last week.

  1. American Century makes a strong case about long-term growth.
  2. BlackRock’s weekly roundup links to a word cloud from Bernanke’s speech.  The diagram makes it clear what’s on his mind – inflation.
  3. Russell discusses the AMT and just how much the US Treasury depends on it.  While most everyone agrees about the AMT’s inequity, the post shares the AMT’s role in the overall tax revenue base.