Financial Poise

Answering the Biggest Questions on AI

Tags: Financial Literacy, Technology,

Artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the news in recent months. The release of ChatGPT-4 opened up what felt like a whole new world of exploring information. Companies responded in kind. […]

How Headlines About Tech Layoffs Miss the Point

Tags: Economy, Financial Analysis, Green Economy, Green Investing, Private Equity, Stocks, Technology, Venture Capital,

It feels like layoffs in the technology sector make headlines every other day. In the past couple of weeks alone, companies ranging from Amazon to Meta and beyond have announced […]

Debunking 4 Common Investing Myths

March 21, 2023
/ Investing
/ By Paul Shotton

Tags: Governance, Portfolio Management, Stocks,

Following the Biden administration’s establishment of a 1% excise tax on share buybacks as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett had some […]

Examining How “Luck o’ the Irish” Impacts Investing

March 17, 2023
/ Investing
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Investing Strategy, Portfolio Management, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Stocks, Technology,

It’s that time of year. The Chicago River has been dyed. Bars across the country are preparing for green glitter-saturated pub crawls. For one day, everyone is Irish and hoping […]

7 Critical Considerations When Selecting a Private Equity Manager

March 13, 2023
/ Investing
/ By Nick Veronis

Tags: Accredited Investors, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Private Equity,

When selecting a private equity manager, what you see is very likely not what you’ll get. Consider these points before you close the deal.

Just Because the Stock Market Panics Doesn’t Mean Investors Should, Too

March 13, 2023
/ Investing
/ By Rhonda Ducote

Tags: Diversification, Portfolio Management, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Stocks,

Stock market volatility and talk of a payroll tax cut have sparked fear of recession. Should you shed shares or keep playing the long game?

Growing Greenbacks with Farmland Investing

March 8, 2023
/ Investing
/ By Sophie Friedland

Tags: Alternative Assets, Diversification, Green Economy, Portfolio Management, Real Estate,

Plant-based diets, the consistently high value of farmland and new investor platforms have made buying farmland as an investment a good way to make money.

Asset Class Performance Review for February 2023

March 6, 2023
/ Investing
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Asset Class Performance, Diversification, Economy, Portfolio Management,

March is here with the promise of spring around the corner. But just as somewhat bizarre winter weather nationwide makes that prospect seem lightyears away, the performance of various asset […]

Putting Consumer Spending Trends in Context

February 22, 2023
/ Commentary • Investing
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Economy, Financial Literacy, Personal Finance/Investing, Recession, Stocks,

The end of 2022 saw inflation slowing, unemployment low, and stocks finishing strong, leading many to release a sigh of relief. Bearish analysts began to talk about the US dodging […]

Green Investing and Green Living: Good for Your Lifespan and Your Wallet

February 1, 2023
/ Investing
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Green Economy, Green Investing, Wellness,

Looking to go green? A plant-based diet and sustainable investing can improve your health, better the planet and bolster your portfolio.