Jeff Benjamin

Jeff Benjamin is a senior columnist who primarily writes about investments and practice management as they relate to the wealth management industry. In addition to news and opinion writing, Jeff also does regular video interviews and is the co-host of The InvestmentNews Podcast, a weekly show that takes listeners behind the scenes of our coverage. He joined InvestmentNews in 2000. Prior to InvestmentNews, Jeff’s career included working as an analyst at Cerulli Associates, and as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires. Jeff is based in North Carolina and when he isn’t working, he can usually be found playing golf or fishing. Jeff is a former Marine and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University.

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2015
Crashing commodity prices will give the Fed one more reason to not raise rates

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Crashing commodity prices are real, and the result might be another delay to the Fed's rate hike.

INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 28, 2015
A warning shot across the market's bow

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Package delivery company UPS has warned that the U.S. economy appears to be slowing. That's bad news for the Fed and stock investors.

INVESTING ETFS JUL 27, 2015
Janet Yellen, Fed ready to raise rates in September and here's why

<b>Breakfast with Benjamin:</b> Despite still-tepid economic growth and few signs of inflation, Janet Yellen and her colleagues at the Federal Reserve will lift rates in September for one major reason.

Gold not getting boost from investors seeking safe haven from Greek crisis
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 27, 2015
Gold not getting boost from investors seeking safe haven from Greek crisis

The precious metal stays in trading range as Greece lives on the edge of default due to tepid inflation, muted demand for gold from China and a strong U.S. dollar.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 26, 2015
It's all about the economy

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> As September, and a likely rate hike from the Federal Reserve, inch closer, everyone is watching economic numbers more closely than ever. Here's what to look for this week.

'Terror-free' investing proves winning strategy for Patriot Fund
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 23, 2015
'Terror-free' investing proves winning strategy for Patriot Fund

The upside of avoiding energy stocks and the pain of a strong dollar.

INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 23, 2015
The market's zero-to-hero story

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The financial sector has been a laggard and in fact hasn't been an early cycle winner since 2011. But the picture is getting brighter.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 22, 2015
No reason to assume REITs can't thrive when rates rise

Rising rates might hurt REITs initially, but they could benefit from a strengthening economy. <b><i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150712/REITS2015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our Focus on REITs special report</a>)</b></i>

INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 21, 2015
Tech stock rally knocked cold

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Earnings season started out strong but weak numbers from bellwethers like Apple are slamming the brakes on the market's rally. Buckle up.

Carl Icahn vs. Larry Fink: Should advisers fear junk bonds?
INVESTING ETFS JUL 20, 2015
Carl Icahn vs. Larry Fink: Should advisers fear junk bonds?

Legendary activist investor sounds the alarm while BlackRock CEO pushes back.

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