With the linkage between the Euro and the dollar so high at the present time and the direction of stocks and commodities tied to the movements in the dollar, it would appear that macro-oriented investors have a decision to make right now: Are you bullish on the dollar or not?

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One classic cultural success is the example of Bankers Trust, where Alfred Brittain and Charlie Sanford formed a team that changed the corporate culture from that of a traditional commercial bank, highly valuing a measured pace of decision making, to that of a more transaction-oriented global merchant bank, emphasizing fast reactions, state-of-the-art communications, and sophisticated controls.

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For those men who are considering following a less career-oriented path, it's important for the couple to make a decision together.

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While most planners are numbers oriented and may be biased towards what makes financial sense, sometimes the peace of mind of a decision is just as, if not more important.

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Defined contribution retirement plans, in addition to shifting responsibility for investment decision-making onto workers, almost always force workers into higher cost, poorer performing retail oriented investment options.

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