American Enterprise Institute

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  The QE3 Tightrope: Relief at the End, Inflation Danger Below

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  September 20, 2012

  Walking a tightrope over Niagara Falls is how American Enterprise Institute scholar John Makin explains the Fed’s bold new approach to monetary stimulus.

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  Advisors’ Mistakes on Social Security Advice Hurt Widows

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  August 27, 2012

  A new study finds advisors tend to overlook the complex interactions of retirement, spousal and survivor benefits. The result is especially detrimental to widows, says Andrew Biggs of the American Enterprise Institute.

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  To Break Political Gridlock, a Bold New Direction on Taxes

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  August 23, 2012

  On Jan. 21, 2013, either a re-elected President Obama or a newly elected President Romney will face economic trouble and congressional stubbornness. Here’s a bold way through.

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  Olivia Mitchell, Kent Smetters, Others Reveal Holes in Retirement Advice

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  August 17, 2012

  Surveys show millions of people want to discuss retirement with a professional advisor. But a forthcoming book edited by Olivia Mitchell and Kent Smetters points to barriers to advice in the retirement marketplace.

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  What to Expect

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  June 27, 2012

  Traditionally, presidential races slip into a relatively quiet July doldrums, before the late-summer party conventions kick the race into a higher gear

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  Volcker Rule Untenable? Analyst Says JPMorgan’s Failed Hedge Is Proof

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  May 14, 2012

  In the immediate aftermath of JPMorgan's $2 billion trading loss, both conservative and liberal voices have been heard calling for tighter regulation, but Peter Wallison makes the opposite case.

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  300% Hike in Dividend Tax Will Starve Economic Engine, AEI Scholars Say

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  March 7, 2012

  Two scholars at AEI say Washington is about to tax, and thereby make more scarce, the fuel that drives investment in the economy. The sharp tax spike well likely also depress stock market performance.

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  Defending the Fed

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  February 15, 2012

  An American Enterprise Institute scholar argues that both the Fed and U.S. savers today must choose among unpleasant alternatives.

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  New Hire Roundup: Oliner, Kleinke Join AEI; Bozek Advances at Prudential

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  February 2, 2012

  This week in new hires, Stephen Oliner and JD Kleinke went to AEI; Joan Bozek was promoted at Prudential Retirement; Steven McKay and Joseph Kaplan went to Putnam Investments.

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  Winning and Losing States of America

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  September 22, 2011

  The economic laboratories at work in the 50 states have produced disparate results according to new government data, and experts say the success of states like North Dakota and Utah and poor performance of Michigan and Nevada have national implications.