The New Capital Journal
Financial news, views, advice, and guidance.
Brought to you by New Capital and our business partners.
A Guide to Pot Trusts
If you’re looking for a solution that allows you to exercise equity over equality, consider setting up a Pot Trust.
The Largest Bond Markets in the World
Together, the US and China make up 55% of the global bond market. This graphic shows the largest bond markets in the world.
Quarterly Market Review
The DFA Quarterly Market Review features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
Could the Stock Market Spring Forward?
Where we go from here is all about earnings and the Fed.
The U.S. Banks With the Most Uninsured Deposits
If a bank fails, uninsured deposits - funds beyond the $250K insurable limit - are not guaranteed to be protected. Today, there is at least $7 trillion in uninsured bank deposits.
What is the Difference Between a Trust Account and an Estate Account?
The estate account vs. trust account debate exists for a reason: both financial vehicles have a lot in common. As a result, it may be confusing to know which one suits your needs the best.
The March FOMC Decision: Is the Fed Done Tightening?
The Federal Reserve acknowledged the potential implications of banking turmoil on the economic outlook but highlighted that at this point, it’s uncertain how big that impact will be.
Vanguard’s Head of Bonds Shares Perspective on Recent Bank Closures
With all the recent headlines about bank failures, we asked Sara Devereux, global head of Vanguard Fixed Income Group, for her perspective on what happened with the banks, how our bond portfolios fared in the market tumult that followed, and how well positioned those portfolios are for future volatility.
Federal Income Tax Returns Due for Most Individuals
The federal income tax filing deadline for individuals is generally Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Types of Taxes that Can Affect Your Inheritance
Receiving an inheritance? Here are 3 types of taxes that may affect your inheritance.
Mapped: The World’s Indigenous Peoples
While indigenous peoples comprise 6% of the world's population, their lands and territories constitute at least 28% of the global land surface including unique ecosystems and vital biodiversity.
How Do Investors Make Sense of Economic Data, Bank Failures and Central Bank Actions?
Putting aside the obvious implications of the above – namely uncertainty and, in turn, volatility – it would be wise to also consider what this means for the March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
There's Still Time to Fund an IRA for 2022
You have until your tax return due date, excluding extensions, to contribute up to $6,000 for 2022 ($7,000 if you were age 50 or older on December 31, 2022) to all IRAs combined.
Visualizing 90 Years of Stock and Bond Portfolio Performance
Best, worst, and average investment returns by asset allocation.
How the 3 10-Year Rules Work for Inherited IRAs
Rules work differently for each class of beneficiary.
LGBTQIA+ Estate Planning: Understanding Issues that Impact
Review unique estate planning issues that impact the LGBTQIA+ community.
6 Things Seniors Should Consider Before Marrying
Seniors in particular think about marrying with an understandable degree of concern. Here are some steps to take to make relationships easier to navigate and protect your financial future.
SVB Comments
Leonard offers his views on the Silicon Valley Bank bankruptcy, the importance of diversification, and how New Capital handles client cash needs.
What the SVB Closure May Mean for Markets
The closure is unlikely to trigger a crisis, but may have other impacts.