July, 2018

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The Financial Cost of Food Waste

Brown Advisory

The Financial Cost of Food Waste ajackson Fri, 07/27/2018 - 09:00 We all remember being told to clean our plates when we were kids. Unfortunately, that advice hasn’t stopped food waste from becoming a massive problem in the U.S. At Brown Advisory’s recent “Boston Innovates” event on sustainable food systems, we convened a panel of experts and leaders who are working towards food waste solutions.

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When Your FICO Score Is NOT The Best To Track

Wealth Pilgrim

Most people concerned about their credit score only focus on their FICO number. As a result many throw away good money when they sign up for products and services the company sells. Don’t get me wrong – the company that sells the FICO score (Fair Isaac) is honest and fair as far as I know. […]. The post When Your FICO Score Is NOT The Best To Track appeared first on Wealth Pilgrim.

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The Financial Cost of Food Waste

Brown Advisory

The Financial Cost of Food Waste. ajackson. Fri, 07/27/2018 - 09:00. We all remember being told to clean our plates when we were kids. Unfortunately, that advice hasn’t stopped food waste from becoming a massive problem in the U.S. At Brown Advisory’s recent “Boston Innovates” event on sustainable food systems, we convened a panel of experts and leaders who are working towards food waste solutions.

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Strong Defense: The Falling Opportunity Cost of Allocating to Bonds

Brown Advisory

Strong Defense: The Falling Opportunity Cost of Allocating to Bonds ajackson Tue, 07/24/2018 - 09:25 For years, “defense” in portfolios—i.e., allocations to cash and core fixed income holdings—has meant a willingness to accept extremely low returns. But after many years of economic recovery, we finally have reached a point where defensive allocations once again provide a reasonable yield.

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Strong Defense: The Falling Opportunity Cost of Allocating to Bonds

Brown Advisory

Strong Defense: The Falling Opportunity Cost of Allocating to Bonds. ajackson. Tue, 07/24/2018 - 09:25. For years, “defense” in portfolios—i.e., allocations to cash and core fixed income holdings—has meant a willingness to accept extremely low returns. But after many years of economic recovery, we finally have reached a point where defensive allocations once again provide a reasonable yield.

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529 Plans And The New Tax Code

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529 Plans And The New Tax Code. ajackson. Tue, 07/17/2018 - 11:30. You Can Now Use 529s for K-12 Costs—But Should You? The cost of college is growing at an astronomical rate, and Section 529 plans have long helped individuals and families grow assets earmarked for education in a tax-efficient manner. The 2018 tax overhaul expanded the reach of 529 plans beyond college.

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Take ESG Ratings With A Grain Of Salt

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Take ESG Ratings With A Grain Of Salt jsayo Mon, 07/09/2018 - 10:05 For good investors, a third-party rating system—for example, credit ratings from Moody’s or Fitch, or mutual fund star ratings—is usually just a first step in an investment decision-making process that involves a lot of other research and analysis. Yet when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, a growing number of investors are keen to adopt a third-party rating system as the beginning and end of their

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Take ESG Ratings With A Grain Of Salt

Brown Advisory

Take ESG Ratings With A Grain Of Salt. jsayo. Mon, 07/09/2018 - 10:05. For good investors, a third-party rating system—for example, credit ratings from Moody’s or Fitch, or mutual fund star ratings—is usually just a first step in an investment decision-making process that involves a lot of other research and analysis. Yet when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, a growing number of investors are keen to adopt a third-party rating system as the beginning and end of th

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Psychology, Purpose, People: How Female Founders Are Building New Ventures

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Psychology, Purpose, People: How Female Founders Are Building New Ventures ajackson Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:49 Women wield more economic power and influence in the U.S. today than at any time in history. Women are increasingly starting new businesses and leading corporate, philanthropic, and government organizations. However, the story about women’s achievements is often defined relative to men’s achievement, and much of the discussion is centered on obstacles women face in closing the gender gap.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Psychology, Purpose, People: How Female Founders Are Building New Ventures

Brown Advisory

Psychology, Purpose, People: How Female Founders Are Building New Ventures. ajackson. Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:49. Women wield more economic power and influence in the U.S. today than at any time in history. Women are increasingly starting new businesses and leading corporate, philanthropic, and government organizations. However, the story about women’s achievements is often defined relative to men’s achievement, and much of the discussion is centered on obstacles women face in closing the gender ga

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Toll Collection

Brown Advisory

Toll Collection. ajackson. Tue, 07/31/2018 - 08:00. The Flexible Equity Strategy’s Maneesh Bajaj discusses the power of “tollbooth” business models and how they fit into the strategy’s overall philosophy of seeking out durable companies with attractive economics. This approach to finding companies with staying power has helped Flexible Equity outperform notably over its 30-year history and during the recent period as Maneesh has partnered with Hutch Vernon in managing the strategy.

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Toll Collection

Brown Advisory

Toll Collection ajackson Tue, 07/31/2018 - 08:00 The Flexible Equity Strategy’s Maneesh Bajaj discusses the power of “tollbooth” business models and how they fit into the strategy’s overall philosophy of seeking out durable companies with attractive economics. This approach to finding companies with staying power has helped Flexible Equity outperform notably over its 30-year history and during the recent period as Maneesh has partnered with Hutch Vernon in managing the strategy.