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The Jack Bogle Legacy: The American College Remembers Former Trustee and Industry Icon

A famous quote also serves well as the headline for what embodies the spirit of the index fund:

"Don't look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack."

The man who...

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Financial Planning, The College

The Value of Designations: The Client's Perspective

Consumers turn to financial services professionals for financial well-being, but how do clients ultimately decide which advisors and planners they can trust?

A 2018 study, The...

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Financial Planning, Philanthropy

How to Become a Philanthropic Business Leader for your Community

A 2018 Fidelity Charitable study found that more than 75% of entrepreneurs affirm that charitable giving is a critical part of who they are. Additionally, the median charitable...

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Wealth Management

When heuristics go wrong in decision-making

In a previous post, we discussed the stark contrast between the traditional economic rationale and bounded rationality. With bounded rationality, consumers can make an optimal...

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Wealth Management

Bounded Rationality: The Realistic Choice

Making a sandwich is easy. Making a perfect sandwich? Not so much. Standard economics assumes people make rational, utility-maximizing, optimal choices. But, how can we reconcile...

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Insurance

Tax Reform And Life Insurance in Secondary Markets

With many Americans reviewing their financial situation after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it is important that any life insurance needs are also reviewed at this...

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The College

5 Award-winning Millennials Leading The Next Generation to Financial Security

Five of the brightest young minds in financial services were awarded the 2018 Millennial Financial Services Professional Award by The American College of Financial Services. This...

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News, The College

Alumnus Honored With John Newton Russell Memorial Award

Reginald N. Rabjohns, CLU®, ChFC®, alumnus, benefactor, and friend of The American College of Financial Services, is the 77th annual recipient of the John Newton Russell Memorial...

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Financial Planning, Insurance

8 Tips for New Life Insurance Agents

The competitive landscape for life insurance is prevalent and advisors need to seek out ways to differentiate their professional offerings. 

In a previous blog post, adjunct...

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