Public television is holding its final winter fundraising drive this week so we are revisiting corporate morality. How would you rate the condition of moral values in this country today? Last year’s Gallup poll answers were not atypical. Only 2% of Americans surveyed rated our moral values as excellent – 42% said they were poor – and 74% felt that values were getting worse, not better. How does this translate to the business world?
Financial historian Richard Sylla and award-winning financial editor Paul Steiger discuss corporate morality and how companies have become fixated on short-term stock prices to the exclusion of broader, long-term goals.
Wealthtrack Episodes
VOTAVA: MAXIMIZING MEDICARE
It is estimated that 95% of Americans receiving Medicare benefits pay too much for their coverage. How do you, or your loved ones avoid that fate? We asked Medicare consultant, Katy Votava to take us through the initial process of navigating the Medicare system and maximizing the benefits available.
EVEILLARD: SPEAKING OUT
Public television is holding its winter fund raising drives for the next few weeks so we are revisiting our annual exclusive outlook for the economy, business, policy and markets with Evercore ISI’s Chairman, Ed Hyman.
NEW THIS WEEK: Legendary value investor, Jean-Marie Eveillard has stepped down from active portfolio management at First Eagle Funds but he hasn’t withdrawn from critiquing central bankers and Wall Street.
POND: ACHIEVABLE RETIREMENT PLANNING
Despite widespread warnings to the contrary, veteran financial planner and investment advisor Jonathan Pond believes no matter what your age or circumstances you can take steps to get your financial house in order and achieve a comfortable retirement.
SARGEN: FINANCIAL GAME CHANGERS
What are the biggest financial game changers of this decade? The unprecedented cycle of global central bank easing and low interest rates? The dramatic decline in oil prices? Fort Washington Advisors’ Nick Sargen discusses the economic and market moving shifts in energy, inflation and central bank policy – and what they mean for investors
EVEILLARD: LEGENDARY VALUE INVESTOR
An exclusive interview with legendary value investor Jean-Marie Eveillard, who was named Morningstar’s International Manager of the Year in 2001 and received its first Fund Manager Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. A self-described value investor for 50 years, he is known for his meticulous stock research, cautious, contrarian views and emphasis on avoiding lasting losses for his shareholders. He’s able to share his personal views on investing, the markets and strategy now that he has retired from active management and is Senior Advisor at First Eagle Funds.