Reader challenge: New, non-liquid metaphors for money?

Liquid metaphors dominate our discussion of money, said New York…
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Reader challenge: Shorten this phrase

"Prosecutors Hope Verdict Will Be a Deterrent to Others," says…
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Let’s get possessive: A financial writing tip

Sometimes it pays for financial writers to get possessive. No,…
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Pictures can supercharge your message: A grasshopper story

People absorb messages better when words are complemented by…
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WSJ video highlights plain English for financial advisors

The Wall Street Journal continues to highlight the case for…
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Projected: A word geek’s nitpick

Sloppy or mistaken word usage pops out at me. For example, “A…
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Advertising makes you stupid–even if you’re smart or rich

Highly educated and wealthy investors make dumb mistakes. This…
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Reader challenge: Fix the metaphor overload

Metaphors are "Poetry for Everyday Life," as New York Times op-ed…
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Woody Allen’s wisdom for successful financial bloggers

You’ve probably seen financial blogs that start strong, then…
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Guest post: “Personalized Risk Management Planning–A Great New Business Opportunity”

Risk management is one of Mike Carpenter's passions, as I quickly…
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Get your copy of “Investment Writing Top Tips 2011”

Your communications with clients and prospects are essential…
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The Levitt test for financial risk disclosures

Do your risk disclosures pass the Levitt test? In "A Word…
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Reader question: How can I become a freelance financial writer?

Aspiring freelance financial writers seeking advice contact me…
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Guest post: “Using Clause Analysis to Fix Your Complex Sentences”

If you can't figure out why your written sentences are too long,…
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April 2013 presentations by Susan Weiner, CFA

New York Society of Security Analysts on April 28 I'm leading…
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Poll: Want a weekly writing tip?

Would you like the option of receiving a weekly writing tip in…
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Guest post: “Articles You Publish in Financial Trade Publications Will Impress Prospects”

PR expert Beth Chapman has years of experience helping financial…
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Diversification: Andre Perold’s take on its value

"Diversification shouldn’t be viewed as protecting you from…
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