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May 07 2019

AANA: The Good And The Bad

  • May 7, 2019

Large Cap U.S. Technology has been the place to be this year, but even an “unmanaged” portfolio with a variety of assets has fared well so far in 2019.

Aug 03 2010

Public Pensions—Changes Beginning

  • Aug 3, 2010

Last issue, we presented an introduction to our thoughts on the problems being faced by public pensions. The following is a look at some initial action by states.

Jul 06 2010

Are Public Pensions The Next Bubble?

  • Jul 6, 2010

Matt Paschke discusses how public pension funds are approaching huge hurdles as state and municipal governments have promised more than they are able to provide.

 

Dec 05 1993

View from the North Country

  • Dec 5, 1993

What About China?...The 7% Solution...Plan Sponsor's Future Investment Earnings Assumptions Are Too High...Some Facts About Gold

Oct 05 1993

View from the North Country

  • Oct 5, 1993

A month ago, this section featured the commentary "Bad News For The PBGC (And The Taxpayer)". This proved to be quite timely.

Apr 01 1988

View from the North Country

  • Apr 1, 1988

Asset Allocation Today: The Age of Specialized Money Managers…Northwest Airlines: Smoke Free and Toilet Free Flights?

Aug 02 1984

Bond Market Summary

  • Aug 2, 1984

In many ways the bond market is more impressive than the stock market. In some ways I think it is a brand-new ball game with a growing number of new players. Throw out your old rule books. We have raised our maximum pre-election expectation for T-Bonds to 10%, up from 11%.