Quotation websites for your writing
“What quotation websites do you recommend?” A friend’s question in response to my discussion of “Famous quotes make your commentary memorable” prompted me to ask my virtual assistant to research quotation websites. I’m sharing the results of her research, along with my ideas for other ways to find quotes to spice up your writing. Quotation […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for September 25: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. If I let this error sneak through, I’d be crying. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Portfolio performance commentary’s basic components
Commentary about portfolio performance is part of every investment manager’s communications. The depth and breadth of commentary varies widely. It can consist of a single line giving portfolio returns. Or, it can be a multi-page report full of charts, graphs, and details. The longest reports typically target institutional clients—not individuals. In this article, I review […]
MISTAKE MONDAY for August 28: Can YOU spot what’s wrong?
Can you spot what’s wrong in the image below? Please post your answer as a comment. This mistake made me laugh, but it’s not funny if your clients spot mistakes like this. I post these challenges to raise awareness of the importance of proofreading.
Pronoun question: is the Fed “it” or “they”?
As I read market and economic commentary, I see a split between writers who use “it” vs. “they” to refer to the Fed. Opinions can run strong about pronoun questions like this. To help you decide on the right pronoun, I ran a poll asking my readers which they prefer. I also did some additional […]