The U.S. dollar’s value faces some challenges: Several countries have publicly threatened to cut ties with the dollar as their reserve currency, and the United States currently has a rising, very large deficit. Take a look at how these pressures may affect the dollar’s strength and what that means to you.
Resuscitating the U.S. Dollar
Renewable Energy Boom
Demand for renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, is apparent due to the public’s increasing desire for eco-friendly practices. Energy suppliers have responded by working to make use of renewable energy more efficient and cost-effective. But is it a good investment?
Long-Term Care Insurance
Most affluent people overlook long-term care insurance, assuming they can cover the cost of any future health care needs. But the cost of health care is rising and long-term care services are no exception. To make sure your assets are well protected, is it time to give long-term care insurance a closer look?
2010: The Year Without Transfer Taxes?
Because Congress failed to act before the end of 2009 to extend them, for a one-year period that began on January 1, the federal estate and generation-skipping taxes are repealed. However, several potential scenarios may yet unfold — including the possibility that Congress may reinstate the taxes retroactively to January 1. Read about the estate planning implications of these scenarios in Northern Trust’s recent “Tax News You Can Use.”
NEW: International Investing
Northern Trust’s senior vice president of International Equities George Maris discusses why international equities are becoming an important part of many investors’ strategic asset allocation.
- NEW: Northern Trust Ranked No. 1 Superregional Bank by Fortune Magazine in their 2010 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies”
- Northern Trust Provides Support to Haiti
- Chairman Bill Osborn Ends a 39-Year Career at Northern Trust
- New Board Member and Advisory Director for Northern Trust Corporation
- New Division Focuses on Professional Athletes
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