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The power of non-monetary investments
The following is from Taking Stock by Jordan Grumet with permission from Ulysses Press. Copyright © 2022 by Jordan Grumet. This passage has been edited to be more readable on the web. I used to have a patient who was an undertaker. We had many conversations about philosophy and practicality, and it didn’t take long…
RIA Edge Podcast: Crescent Grove Advisors’ Gregg George
In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Gregg George, founder and managing director of Crescent Grove Advisors, about how the firm grew to approximately $6 billion without acquisitions, outside investors or debt. Gregg shares how the firm builds relationships with executives and business owners before major liquidity events, maintains…
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, August 13: A Little Lower
Mortgage rates fell a little today, catching a tailwind from yesterday’s release of the July Consumer Price Index. The report showed inflation easing a bit, which releases upward pressure on mortgage rates. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.56% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This…
From data to policy: Building Africa’s evidence ecosystem for better tax reform
Participants at the Administrative Data and Tax Policy Analysis Workshop in Africa, Accra, Ghana (11–12 June 2026). The global financing landscape for development is changing fast. Foreign aid is falling, debt servicing costs are rising, and demands on public finances are growing. Bilateral aid to Africa fell sharply in 2025, with the IMF estimating a…
How to Choose a Credit Card for Dining Rewards
Link for teaser title: https://www.wisebread.com/how-to-choose-a-credit-card-for-dining-rewards The Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card is the best dining rewards card for most people in 2026 — because it charges no annual fee, offers a multi-tiered reward rate structure, and provides industry-leading category flexibility.
Trump says he spoke to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, denies regular calls
President Donald Trump speaks with the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, after a swearing-in ceremony in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, May 22, 2026. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images President Donald Trump spoke recently to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, the president said Monday. The Wall Street Journal…
Since China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, its biggest markets—in particular, the United States—have lost much of their manufacturing base. With Chinese exports continuing to flood global markets—especially Europe—the question of how to mitigate a new “China shock,” and persuade Chinese officials to boost domestic consumption, is taking on increasing urgency.