Earnings growth slows dramatically, margin pressures build, tighter monetary policy and sector and stock selection will continue to focus on industries and companies that should perform well late in this cycle.

Last December I predicted the new Congress which started on January 3, 2019 would be gridlock plus. Well so far it is gridlock without the plus. The plus is my reference to a few policy areas that may attract bipartisan support despite the bitter budget battles in Washington.

Boston Private CEO Anthony DeChellis answers five questions.

A review of expectations for global economic growth, policy and market opportunity in 2019.

Having female representation on our board of directors is a priority at Boston Private. The Boston Business Journal recently published a list of Massachusetts-based companies with the highest percentage of women on their boards, based on The Boston Club’s annual census, and we’re pleased to rank among the top.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable gift vehicles, sponsored by public charities that accept tax-deductible donations and invest them in a donor account until the donor requests that grants be made from the account to other IRS qualified charities.

The midterm election results of 2018 look a lot like 2011. With the change in power Doug Fisher, Washington Expert covers what we can expect looking ahead to 2019.

Eleven ways to help reduce your taxes now and in the future. Prior to the December 31 deadline, consider reviewing these options with your financial and tax advisors.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 includes a provision encouraging private sector investment in certain lower-income communities designated by the U.S. Treasury Department as “qualified opportunity zones”.