Confidence will likely take a hit as the pandemic continues but economic growth is expected to continue in the U.S. The strong 2021 equity performance may lead to short-term choppiness while the appetite for fixed income likely remains muted during the coming quarters. The outlook for the U.S. housing market is mixed as some fear a near term bust while recent buying activity may indicate a longer-term trend.

If you’ve ever dreamt of owning your own plane or chartering a flight whenever you need one, it’s an excellent time to explore your options. The choices for private flying fall into five categories or models, which sometimes overlap as private aviation providers expand their offerings.

Among the more surprising findings of Boston Private’s recent Why of Wealth Report: Even those who appear to “have it all” in terms of financial and business success, still regret not having more family time. In fact, almost half of the people surveyed (47%) cited spending more time with family as the number one thing they would have done differently had they not devoted so much time to accumulating wealth.

For long-term investors, litigation finance can be an effective way to diversify portfolios in today’s economic climate. See how providing capital to fund legal expenses is a less competitive option than traditional equity and fixed income investments that has the potential to offer promising returns.

Many are asking if COVID-19 will threaten the global economic recovery. With trade between the U.S. and China in flux, can the increased consumer spending counter the potential impact of COVID-19 variants and how will that struggle impact the capital markets?

A significant rebound in the overall bond market was bolstered by a hawkish Federal Reserve holding its position that inflation is transitory. With short-term rates increasing and longer-terms rates declining, the major fixed income sectors have moved past one of the worst performing quarters in decades.

Searching for hidden gems well into a strong market run? If economic growth rates begin to slow, will the corresponding market pullbacks present opportunities to add to equity positions? We examine the sectors that continue to show promise following the pandemic lows of last year.