Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Guest post: "The Lost Art of the Thank You Card"

I'm a big fan of saying "Thank you." So I'm delighted to feature…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Can you over-use "you" in your marketing materials?

You may be surprised by my suggestion that you can overuse "you"…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Words with Latin roots, such as "mitigate," drain life out of …
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Some ammo for job-hunting — and client-seeking — CFA charterholders

Employers--and potential investment management clients--don't…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

"You" can help your job hunting "thank you"

Which "thank you" are you more likely to read? The note that…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Moldy websites hurt your SEO, but blogging can help

Your website needs regular infusions of fresh content to help…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Five-Week Writing Teleclass for Financial Advisors: "How to Write Blog Posts People Will Read"

Blogging has become a "must" for many independent and fee-only…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

"Stiglitz: U.S. Economy Will Falter without More Stimulus" in Advisor Perspectives

The U.S. government has botched its handling of the economy,…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

To GIPS or not to GIPS in your presentations

Must every presentation you give include the seemingly endless…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Institutional plan sponsors make lousy decisions

Institutional plan sponsors don't know what the heck they're…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Tips for keeping your credit score high

Credit scores are important in the financial lives of your clients,…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Bloggers, one theme per post, please

Blog posts aren't books. You only have time to make one major…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Poll about overweight, but not the stuff of New Year’s resolutions

I grapple with "overweight" at the end of every year and every…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

RIAs with DC assets are in demand by fund companies

Registered investment advisors (RIAs), if you control significant…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Strong words from editor of Financial Analysts Journal

"...I hereby consign the shibboleth of 'uncorrelated return'…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Guest Post: My Six Best Marketing Tips for Independent Advisors

When Steve Lyons spoke with me about his tips for helping financial…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

J.P. Morgan Funds’ measured optimism about U.S. economy

The economy is on a rebound, but it's a long way back to normal,…
Financial writers clinic: Getting rid of “mitigate”

Can you make a case for "mitigate"?

Good writing uses strong verbs. Strong verbs are usually short.…