Weekly Articles by Osbon Capital Management:
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The New Money Market Rule, and Me
Every investor owns money markets, but are they the right ones? They’re not all the same, and with a new SEC Rule going into effect on October 14th, choosing the wrong one could put your money at risk. What’s the rule and what’s it mean for you? Be prepared, not surprised. Here’s how:
Finding Others Who Really Care About My Money
Lots of people are interested in your money. The bank likes your deposit. The waiter appreciates your tip. The carpenter values your payment. But who really cares about your money, besides you and your family? When you get to that point of engaging professionals with your money, what should you look for and how can you tell how much they care?
State Street: Change is here, now
Local biggie State Street (STT) held its annual RIA Symposium last week, a must-be-there event for the industry. With $28 trillion (!) of assets in custody and $2.5 trillion under management, our One Lincoln Street neighbor is uniquely positioned to comment on what’s happening right now in money management. What I heard was good news for investors and confirmation of key principles we hold at Osbon Capital. Here are four takeaways:
Which Investment Shortcut Are You?
This is another in an occasional series of no shame, no blame articles about investor behavior. Most of us take some shortcuts in making big decisions, including investments. For instance, do you enjoy doing all of the research but tend to bog down at the decision phase? Or do you make gut decisions despite the nagging feeling that you probably should have done more research? You are not alone. Fortunately, simple awareness can help you overcome your tendencies. Here’s our list of investment shortcuts:
