How a blogging buddy can help your financial planning or investment blog

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Pink trash: An internet-era reminder

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Have it your way: InvestmentWriting.com content

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Identifying What problem does this blog post solve for them

Identifying “WHAT PROBLEM does this blog post solve for them?”

"What problem do you solve for your clients?" Knowing what…

Poll: Social media dilemma of “are” vs. “is”

Should "are" or "is" follow "social media"? In other words,…

Blogging lessons from Investment Writing Spotlight

“Investment Writing Spotlight,” my critiques of financial…

FAQ: “How to Write Blog Posts People Will Read: A 5-Lesson Writing Class for Financial Advisors”

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Reader challenge: Rewrite this sentence to improve it

This sentence cries out for improvement. I'd like to know how…

Videos: 3 ways to make them palatable for video-haters like me

I HATE videos. As a lover of the written word, it annoys the…

Your personality can make any topic interesting

“If you have chosen a topic that is of general concern, and…
Your opinion on advisor vs. adviser?

POLL: What’s your favorite survival strategy for networking meetings?

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Guest post: “Only”

The topic of proper word usage matters to my readers. So I perked…

BlackRock’s ad campaign appeals to thinkers

BlackRock is running an eye-catching ad campaign. You can't miss…
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Guest post: “Make It a Worthwhile Experience–Marketing Your Brand on Pinterest”

Pinterest puzzles me. How the heck can "pinning" pictures in…

Nice analogy for asset allocation

A good story or analogy can boost the power of your communications.…

How long should a blog post run?

There's no set rule. I typically target 250-400 words. That's…

“Reader-Friendly Reports” in a nutshell

For a quick primer on writing great reports, simply read the…

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