The Path of the Poverty Rate

This encouraging video illustrates the change in the international poverty rate between 1990 and 2010. As you can see, worldwide poverty rate is falling, and at a faster rate than most would have anticipated decades ago.  According to the short video, extreme poverty may be essentially eliminated before 2040.

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Measuring the Value of a Financial Planner

In a study by Morningstar released last year, the value of “making smart financial planning decisions” was quantified. By diligently researching financial decisions on your own, or working alongside a qualified financial planner to perform this research and analysis, Morningstar was able to estimate the potential benefits to an investment portfolio both in terms of…

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