The Best ETFs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term The best ETFs feature structural characteristics that make them good buy-and-hold options for a wide variety of investors for the long term. Kiplinger · Feb 28, 2023
1 Vanguard ETF That Could Help You Retire a Millionaire The market’s mood swings seem set to continue amid the seemingly unending drama regarding inflation and interest rate hikes. With individual businesses and investors finding it increasingly uphill to navigate a minefield of externalities, macroeconomic headwinds, and technological disruptions, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) could be a thrifty way… StockNews.com · Feb 21, 2023
How a retirement investment firm is tackling financial stress among employees Vanguard shares its holistic approach to financial wellness benefits, ranging from retirement to health care. Fortune · Feb 3, 2023
Should Pennsylvania pension funds to ditch Wall Street money managers? Gov thinks so Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to cut back on state pension funds' reliance on outside investment contractors, who manage billions of dollars in public money while collecting lucrative state fees. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 25, 2023
The 10 best online brokerages for January 2023 The best online brokerages, considering minimum deposit requirements, stock trading fees, educational resources, margin trading accounts, and customer service options. Fortune · Jan 23, 2023
The 5 Safest Vanguard Funds to Own in a Volatile Market The safest Vanguard funds can help you through a volatile market by adding stability to your portfolio at low cost. Kiplinger · Jan 23, 2023
Democrats push back against the ESG pushback In response to House Republicans’ plans to use their new majority to investigate the ESG movement, three Democratic senators penned an op-ed accusing their GOP colleagues of overstepping. The three senators—Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)—also accused Republicans who oppose ESG of being anti-capitalist: Ballotpedia · Jan 17, 2023
Bosses push workers back to their desks as the return-to-office battle shows no signs of stopping Employers aren’t letting go of the office in 2023. Fortune · Jan 5, 2023
Investors are bracing themselves. Will 2023 be another rough year? The trends aren't friendly, warns Fiona Greig. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023
The ESG investment craze might be over ESG investments are coming under greater scrutiny, and some analysts say the acronym’s days are numbered. Fortune · Dec 19, 2022
We ranked the top robo-advisors for 2022 Here are the robo-advisors that made our top 10 list based on commissions, fees, minimum deposits, and customer service offerings. Fortune · Dec 16, 2022
Vanguard announces exit from net zero climate investment alliance On December 2, the Federal Reserve’s board of governors released its proposed rule on climate risks for big banks, including its proposed environmental stress tests. The board asked for public comments: Ballotpedia · Dec 13, 2022
Wall Street reneges on climate promises Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, announced it is resigning from a global net-zero initiative Salon · Dec 11, 2022
BlackRock facing more blowback over ESG as GOP pressure mounts It’s been a tough couple weeks for BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager, which endured fresh blows from Republican officials sharply critical of ESG. Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022
WEKU · Dec 9, 2022 Kentucky AG Cameron claims ‘victory’ over Vanguard’s decision to leave climate initiative Kentucky AG Cameron claims ‘victory’ over Vanguard’s decision to leave climate initiative
Los Angeles Times · Dec 9, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: The GOP's war on green investing is bad for the climate — and investors That was quite the bill of particulars that Mark Brnovich and Doug Peterson laid against BlackRock, the world's largest money management firm, back in August.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 8, 2022 Vanguard quits clean energy group after 13 states complain One week after 13 Republican state attorneys general asked federal energy officials to consider blocking Vanguard Group from buying utility stocks because of its relationships with anti-coal and anti-natural gas activists, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based investment giant has pulled out of an international group committed to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 7, 2022 Joseph N. DiStefano: 13 pro-fossil fuel states seek to block Vanguard utility buys, cite ties to green ‘activism’ Vanguard Group, the investment giant whose offices in Malvern, Pennsylvania, have been targeted by environmentalists demanding it pressure companies to stop burning carbon fuels, now faces backlash from states who say its efforts to address climate change threaten investment profits for pension funds and other clients.
Ballotpedia · Dec 6, 2022 Florida divests from BlackRock Last week, the state of Florida, at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, became the latest state to divest funds from BlackRock over its sustainability and ESG policies:
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 6, 2022 Donor-advised funds offer a charitable way to harvest a tax break and are growing in popularity After charities experienced a gangbuster year in 2021 with record donations, philanthropic experts say that charitable giving is likely to plateau or decline this year after the stock market's prolonged downturn.
AAP · Dec 2, 2022 Investment giant fined for greenwashing Vanguard Australia has been fined for describing investments in cigarette and tobacco sales in potentially misleading ways.
The New Daily · Dec 2, 2022 Superannuation is no gamble – and there is no place for crypto So would you like to gamble with your superannuation savings? Go down to the casino and put it all on red?
Fortune · Dec 1, 2022 401(k) hardship withdrawals reach all-time highs. Here are 3 alternatives to borrowing A rising inflation rate has led to an increase in the amount of retirement savers who are borrowing from their 401(k)s early.
Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022 6 reasons to consider delaying your retirement If you’ve been dreaming of retirement since you entered the workforce, you might have a certain idea of what it looks like when you’re no longer working. But there’s a chance you might not start retirement when you thought you would, perhaps due to circumstances beyond your control.
Fortune · Nov 12, 2022 2 ways to prioritize health & financial needs when considering a career change, from the head of global total rewards for one of the world's leading asset managers As head of Vanguard Global Total Rewards since 2019, I’ve seen the value that a range of employee benefits can have in managing mental health issues, becoming a parent, or embarking on retirement.