An excess 401(k) charge of 1% over 20-25 years could diminish returns by as much as 20%! If you think that's bad, consider that 90% of plans are paying 3-3.5%, and some as high as 5%.

For each ten percent female representation on both the bidder and target boards, bid premiums are reduced by approximately 12%. Sound like a win for bidders? Not so fast...

A client and I were talking and I shared with him that I did not foresee this first quarter bull market. He said to me with sarcasm, "You must be the only one." His point was this: others can’t seem to forecast the future either. Having said that, allow me to throw a dart at the proverbial market dartboard...