Randy Crabtree at the 2026 Bridging the Gap Conference An accounting firm’s ability to successfully weather the waves of disruption coming at the profession starts with being able to answer three questions, according to Randy Crabtree. Processing Content “Change is coming at us so fast,” he told attendees at the Bridging the Gap Conference he…
CRAFT24/Shutterstock If you’re ready to increase the functionality of your kitchen without spending a fortune, a trip to IKEA might be well worth your time. With the budget-friendly products in the Swedish retailer’s lineup, you can reclaim countertop space, sort out your cabinet interiors, and cut down on…
Adam Smith’s publication in 1776 of An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (WN) may not have had a direct influence on the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Smith’s The Theory of Moral Sentiments (TMS) was better known in 1776 and certainly did influence the colonists. But Smith’s arguments on political economy may…
AI wunderkind Leopold Aschenbrenner has reportedly asked investors for an injection of fresh capital, and offered them to opportunity to buy some of its assets directly from the fund.
In Studio City, a Los Angeles neighborhood known for its blend of privacy and lush greenery, sits a modern sanctuary. Here, architecture, landscape, and interiors were conceived to strengthen the connection between nature and residential space. Designed by Shlomi Sfadia of SLS Properties with architecture by Avi Galili and landscape design by Studio Elico, the…
Health savings accounts are one of the best ways to save for medical expenses. But new research suggests that many people aren’t taking full advantage of one of the account’s biggest benefits. HSAs offer what’s known as a “triple tax advantage“: Contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, investments grow tax-free and withdrawals for qualified medical…
The main inflation barometer used to set U.S. interest rates fell in June for the first time since the pandemic, underscoring why the Federal Reserve took no action this week to raise borrowing costs.
“Her husband is open to a trust, but he wants to be the administrator.”
The independent wealth management landscape has changed dramatically, making the decision between an independent broker dealer (IBD) and an RIA more nuanced than ever before. Louis Diamond welcomes Diamond Consultants’ Vice President of Independent Advisor Services, Josh Tomolak, for a practical discussion of how the independent space has evolved, what truly differentiates the IBD and…
We thank Caroline Flammer, Shanjun Li, Johannes Strobel, Sourabh Velaga, Yian Yin, Eric Zou, and conference and seminar participants at the AEA 2026 Annual Meeting, University of Cambridge, Cornell University, LU-JNU Joint Conference for Sustainable Finance and Development in the Digital Era, McGill University and NBS-PRI-ECGI Public Lecture Series at the Nanyang Technological University for…
