Wealth
 
Fall 2008
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Understanding Wealth Transfer Planning
Understanding Wealth Transfer Planning
Wealth transfer planning is important at any age, level of wealth or stage of life. Yet despite the importance of understanding the process, for many people, the fundamentals often remain unclear. This is the first in a four-part series about creating a legacy based on Northern Trust’s book, “Legacy: Conversations About Wealth Transfer.” Full article
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Investing in a Volatile Market
Investing in a Volatile Market
While the market may be fluctuating wildly, your portfolio will likely perform better if you hold steady and follow your investment strategy. We look at why making big changes in response to volatility can hurt your portfolio’s performance, and why you should maintain a level head despite the market’s ups and downs. Full article
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Managing Life’s Transitions
Managing Life’s Transitions
Whether you’re facing a transition, want to simplify your life, are pursuing a new goal or just want to improve how you function, you might benefit from working with a life coach. Here’s how — and when — they can help. Full article
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WEALTH MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES
Northern Trust’s Steven Schoenfeld helps investors size up exchange-traded funds as an investment strategy. Full article
  INFORMATION EXCHANGE
The federal interest rates used to value certain gifts are at near historic lows. That makes these wealth transfer strategies even more appealing. Full article
     
INSPIRED LIVING: THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PACKAGING
A professional image consultant can not only help you project the image you want, but also stay on top of current fashion trends without ever leaving your home. Full article
  NEWS & NOTES
Recent developments and activities at Northern Trust. Full article
 
   
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