As was the case this year, President Donald Trump is poised to shape many of the priorities for wealth management and the broader financial system in 2026. His administration is signaling shifts on several fronts, from ending quarterly earnings reporting and expanding presidential authority over the Federal Reserve and other agencies to giving investors greater access to private equity and credit. But Trump is far from the only figure who will wield influence.Leaders throughout wealth management — policy makers, regulators, academics, product architects, tech innovators and more — will also play a big part in setting the trends for 2026. That includes people like Rick…
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The Crypto.com exchange and Fanatics, a global sports platform, joined forces to create Fanatics Markets. This prediction platform enables users to engage with the moments that shape sports, pop culture, and finance by letting them pick a side or outcome and tie their assets to their choice. The Fanatics Markets… Continue reading Fanatics and Crypto.com Unveil Fanatics Markets, a Fan-Driven Prediction Platform The post Fanatics and Crypto.com Unveil Fanatics Markets, a Fan-Driven Prediction Platform appeared first on ValueWalk.
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
#block-beb58ede h2 { width: 401px; } What It’s About How do you survive your first client job without getting burned by a bad review? Notes from Chris Episode 3272 Early projects shape confidence and word-of-mouth. A single one-star review can indeed sting, but most disasters are preventable with upfront clarity rather than flawless execution. Think of it as guiding the client through three checkpoints so surprises vanish before final payment.” I’m about to take on my first paid project: a custom install of window blinds for a large home. I’m terrified the client will dislike it, leave a bad review,…
Hotels take the holidays to another level: giant Christmas trees or menorahs in the lobby, extravagant gingerbread displays, lights lining the roof, maybe even a Santa sighting. Even for frequent travelers, visiting a festive hotel or resort during the holidays is a sight to behold.And there is often something for everyone. Some displays might be free to visit, even if you’re not staying at the hotel. Other activities might have a price tag attached. For people with hotel elite status or a travel credit card, the holidays also offer unique ways to use their benefits. For example, if you have…
Within three years, this high school teacher bought eight rental units, giving him an extra $1,600/month in pure cash flow and helping him pay for his child’s future. Through a combination of affordable markets, “reverse BRRRRs,” and beginner-friendly renovations, Ben Vidovich has built financial freedom that middle-class America rarely achieves.With his first child on the way, Ben knew he needed something more than the retirement account he was throwing his money into. As a high school teacher living in one of America’s most expensive markets, buying a rental property nearby was far from possible, and Ben wasn’t sitting on piles…
Question: I’m retired and comfortable and want to give each of my three grandkids $5,000 for Christmas, but their parents don’t want them to blow the money. How should I handle this?Answer: As rewarding as it can be to raise children of your own, take a survey of older Americans, and they’ll probably agree that watching their grandchildren grow up is equally rewarding, if not more so. There’s just something special about the relationship people have with their grandchildren.If you’re retired and financially comfortable, you might be inclined to shower your grandkids with gifts or treats from time to time.…
Michael Nathanson’s exit as CEO of Focus Financial Partners is part of the serial acquirer’s ongoing internal reorganization. It’s also a sign of how difficult that undertaking is, industry experts said.Processing ContentLate last week Focus announced that Nathanson would step down next year from the role he has held since April 2024. Succeeding him at the top of Focus beginning Feb. 1 will be Adam Birenbaum, who now holds the titles of president and CEO of the subsidiary RIA Focus Partners Wealth.Nathan’s departure follows a lengthy period of internal consolidation for Focus, a New York firm with $520 billion under…
The flood of big money into the RIA space is a tribute to what the pioneers created. But it also represents a step backward. The new masters are profit-driven capitalists, not creative, client-focused entrepreneurs.
In This Article The hype on tiny homes has been anything but small. But how practical is it for investors to scale a portfolio of cash-flowing micro-dwellings into an oversized income? Loudoun County, Virginia, could give landlords a chance to find out. The affluent northern Virginia county is studying whether one-bedroom homes under 800 square feet can serve as a realistic path to increased homeownership and, in doing so, more affordable rentals. According to a recent feasibility study reported by Homes.com, the Board of Supervisors asked for an evaluation of how county-owned land could reduce the sale prices of units…