Wealth - Fall 2009
Get Real Assets

Adding real assets to your portfolio may help diversify your strategy — and can protect against the effects of inflation in the future. Learn how real assets such as commodities, real estate, oil and minerals may continue to benefit investors as they seek quality investments in a down economy.

Preparing for Philanthropy
Preparing for Philanthropy

Leaving a lasting legacy often involves making philanthropy a part of your wealth transfer plan. In this final installment of a four-part series based on Northern Trust’s book, “Legacy: Conversations About Wealth Transfer,” we discuss how you can maximize the effect of your giving.

Retire Well
Retire Well

To truly enjoy life after work, you need to plan ahead. No matter how close you are to retiring, now is the time to create a plan — or revisit your old plan — so you can feel more secure about your future. We discuss some strategies to consider.

Global Economy, Small World

Globalization has made the world smaller, especially from an economic perspective. And as the recent economic crisis has shown, what happens in one part of the world can have a ripple effect on everyone else.


Consider a Roth IRA ConversionConsider a Roth IRA Conversion

See Ray Odom, director of Wealth Transfer Services, in this video podcast as he talks about the benefits of making a Roth IRA conversion for affluent investors. Listen to the discussion, and download Northern Trust’s guide, “The New Roth IRA Conversion Opportunity,” to learn more.


PDFThe Roth IRA Conversion Opportunity
Waking Up in Recovery - Part IWaking Up in Recovery - Part I

We’ve made it to recovery, but it won’t be quick or easy. In this video podcast, Paul Kasriel, Northern Trust’s chief economist, takes a fresh look at the economy, the headwinds we face and future engines for global growth.


Take Charge Now to Retire WellTake Charge Now to Retire Well

Watch this video podcast with Nancy Lyon, a senior vice president in Northern Trust’s Wealth Strategies Group, as she discusses preparing for “the new retirement,” or download Northern Trust’s new ebook, “Navigating the New Retirement.”


PodcastBalancing Your Life Goals and Financial Resources
What Lending Crisis?

Contrary to what many believe, despite the economic crisis, traditional banks are still lending.

Will Emerging Markets Lead the Way?

Northern Trust’s Chief Investment Strategist, Jim McDonald, shares why he thinks emerging markets will lead the way out of the recession.

Exercise Better With Age

Aging isn’t always fun. But exercise, even in its less strenuous forms, can help you stay physically and mentally sound, and improve your quality of life.

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