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The power of family meetings

Sharing your legacy plan with those you care about is a critical step, often skipped. Here’s how to make estate planning conversations with your family most productive.

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CIO Market Update Audiocast Series​

Tune in at 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday and Friday for the latest insights.

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Conversations on planning your family’s legacy

Audiocast

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Portraits of Legacy: a conversation with David Bohnett

In honor of Pride Month, Bank of America Private Bank is proud to host the first event in our Portraits of Legacy series, which explores the many dimensions of diversity and inclusion through personal stories.

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Market Updates

Strong fundamentals create a basis for a potential strong recovery, the Federal Reserve has been up to the task, and all eyes are on king dollar.

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The Future of Work and How It Will Change Our Lives

Investors concerned about climate change, gender inequality and a range of other issues now have access to more data and information about the risks and potential rewards of sustainable investing

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Could it be time to consider sustainable investing?

As the world changes, investors find themselves at a crossroads.

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It’s time to diversify diversity

A new diversity and inclusion primer from BofA Global Research highlights the importance of giving everyone a voice—and a seat at the table—in companies around the world

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The Paycheck Protection Program for business owners

An important update

Enjoy a secure, integrated digital experience

Simplify your financial life

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Could a capital gains tax hike affect your investments?

The proposed increase might not apply to everyone, but the broader market could be impacted. Now may be the time to review your portfolio, says our Chief Investment Office.

Front Steps and Columns of the Supreme Court

Wealth planning under the Biden administration

Join us on June 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern for a conversation on wealth planning, led by members of Bank of America Private Bank, the Chief Investment Office and Bank of America's Public Policy team.

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The Listening Room

Virtual discussions exploring today’s environment and the way forward

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Keys to nonprofit success in complex times

Nonprofits are invaluable as they support communities who will suffer due to the combined impact of illness and economic repercussion caused by the virus and current economic volatility.

Preparing for Higher Inflation: What Investors Need to Know

Rising prices have major implications for the equity and fixed income markets. These insights can help as you review your portfolio.

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Helping your neighbor: A story of generosity

How affluent philanthropy expanded during the pandemic

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Boot camp for investment committees: fundamentals for success

Watch our boot camp on best practices for successful endowment and foundation investment committees.

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The journey to a sustainable portfolio

A conversation on sustainable investing, featuring experts from the Chief Investment Office and BofA Global Research.

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7 Keys to Getting Through a Prolonged Market Downturn

Here's what you may want to do—and avoid doing—as you maneuver through an extended decline

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The Growing Role of ESG

A Q&A explaining why companies with strong ESG policies can be more resilient during times of crisis than their peers

Geena Davis's Mission: Tackling Gender Bias On Screen—and Off

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BofA Global Research: Global Macro Snapshot​

Weekly takeaways related to global & regional economies, policies & markets

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Create the future you want

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Re-shoring. A Revolution?

Examining the transformation of global trade and the widening scope of re-shoring

Market Volatility over the Screen

The Latest on the Markets and the Economy

Timely insights to help you manage risk when markets shift.

A new administration—and what it might mean for investors

How key industries could be affected by the change of leadership in Washington

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Reshoring: The Next Great Global Trend

There's growing evidence that more and more companies are relocating production back home. What effects could this "reshoring" shift have on the global economy, and could it ultimately spark a manufacturing renaissance here in the United States?

Consider the Alternatives—Beyond Stocks & Bonds

Hedge funds, private equity and real assets could help you manage volatility as you pursue your goals, but they carry some risk. Here’s what you need to know.

The Markets and Presidential Elections

What history tells us about market performance before—and after—previous elections

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Government Stimulus, Taxes and Your Investments

April 12, 2021

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First 200 Days: What Investors Need to Know

A new administration—a new path forward for the economy and the global health crisis. What might the first 200 days of the Biden presidency bring and how could investors prepare?

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The world is changing—should your investments?

Your investment choices may have an impact on the world we're all invested in.

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Cyber Security and Fraud

Insights on protecting against cyber threats

CIO Outlook on Sustainable Investing

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Equity and Economic Mobility: The Role of Philanthropy

Join our panel of experts for a discussion on grantmaking, and how programmatic and impact investment strategies can be used to create pathways for inclusion and economic mobility.

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Opportunities in Real Estate

In the wake of a topsy turvy year for real estate, our experts explain what lies ahead for what may be a changing — yet still essential — asset class.

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Game changer: How green hydrogen could fuel our future

A number of converging factors are shining a light on hydrogen’s potential to revolutionize the global energy industry and help solve the climate crisis

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Art Market Update: Spring 2021

The art market’s return post pandemic

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Giving and racial equity: A starting point

Four steps to help you incorporate racial equity goals into your giving strategy.

Michelle Meyer, Head of U.S. Economics BofA Global Research

BofA Global Research: The Economics of Reopening

What health and economic data can tell us about reopening the U.S. for business

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Perspectives podcast

Our experts go beyond the headlines to examine the forces that are changing our world—and how they impact our lives.

Your life just changed—shouldn’t your plans for your family change, too?

Whether you’re remarrying, your child’s graduating from college, or some other big event arises, your life circumstances are bound to shift—and all these moments call for a second—or first—look at your estate plan.

How to avoid telephone scams

Criminals use phone calls, called “vishing,” or voice phishing, to steal information and money. Here’s how you can avoid falling for the latest tricks.

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The New Normal—Looking beyond stocks and bonds

Wealth Planning 2021: Ways to Weather What’s in Store in the Year Ahead

Aligning purpose with planning

Explore how women are driving change in the world while leaving a lasting legacy

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Bank of America’s Masterpiece Moment

Watch our video series that celebrates great works of art from museum collections across the United States

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Bringing Black Wall Street back to life​

Learn more about Greenwood Rising, transforming the site of a tragedy into a vibrant community hub

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Outlook 2021: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

Outlook 2021: how to prepare for the year ahead

After a tumultuous 2020, these insights could help you position your investments for economic recovery

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Managing your art collection in a new age

Getting to a new normal in the markets & economy

At Home with the New Consumer

The pandemic has upended our lives, even altering our spending habits. Bikes and in-home entertainment are in; restaurant spending is out. Are these shifts temporary, or more permanent? And what could they mean for economic growth? Our experts take a look.
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The Promising Power of Green Hydrogen

Could the most abundant element in the universe hold the answer to the world's growing energy needs—and help solve the climate crisis? Here's why the answer could be yes.
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A Conversation with The European Fine Arts Foundation Chairman Hidde van Seggelen

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Sustainable & Impact Investing

Insights on investing in the momentum of a changing world

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Q&A: New Energy Behind Green Hydrogen

The heightened interest in this renewable energy is no hype. Learn how it can bolster energy supplies while cutting harmful emissions around the world.

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Real Assets in Challenging Times

Investing in a brighter tomorrow

Ways to Protect Your Family Today

Once you debunk the myths, you’ll see that trusts can provide a variety of powerful financial benefits, especially in uncertain times

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Transition planning for your business

Options and Opportunities for Giving in a Changed World

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Helping your children learn financial responsibility

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How Women Give—and Invest—for Change

American women are seeing real progress when it comes to financial equality and empowerment, despite a still persistent wage gap.

Capital Market Outlook -June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

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May 24, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -May 3 2021

May 3, 2021

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Investment Strategy Overview

The Chief Investment Office (CIO) outlook on the economy, the markets, investment trends, portfolio considerations and asset-class weightings.

Capital Market Outlook -April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -March 22, 2021

March 22, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

Capital Market Outlook -April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

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Philanthropic services for family offices​

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Gen Z to the world: watch out, here we come

The generation entering adulthood is rewriting social & economic norms

Philanthropy in a time of disaster — preparing, responding, recovering

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Wealth planning for shortened life expectancies and senior family members

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Family Matters

Cultivating human capital, financial capital and innovation across generations in family businesses

Is it time to update your estate plan?

Why you need an estate plan

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Collaborative leadership

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Obey the rules or pay the price

Private foundations that fail to abide by certain regulations can be subject to financial penalties

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Women's Entrepreneurial Journeys

The Great Pandemic Legacy: A Stronger Global Economy

The 2018 U.S. Trust Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy

Conducted in partnership with the Indiana Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

The Request for Proposal (RFP)

Finding the right investment service provider for your organization

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Managing your foundation

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Cyber Security

From our social media accounts to our medical records, much of our most personal information is readily available online. But who has access to it, and how can we protect ourselves from the growing threat of cyber crime? We explore the challenges and offer guidance for keeping our digital lives safe.

100 Years Ago, Women Won the Vote—and a Voice in Strengthening Their Financial Rights

“THERE WILL NEVER BE COMPLETE EQUALITY until women themselves help to make the laws and elect the lawmakers,” argued Susan B. Anthony, a leader in America’s women’s suffrage movement.

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Tax Planning In An Era of Change

Tax Alerts and Resources

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The Fiduciary Standard

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Millennial motivation: a closer look

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How cyber criminals engineer deception online

“Social engineering” combines technology, our willingness to trust and deception to scam us out of money and sensitive data.

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Recreational real estate

Financing a very personal investment

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Securing the Things You Connect to the Internet

Connected or “smart” devices are fun and convenient — but they can gather and transmit sensitive information about your life and family. Here are steps you can take to maintain household security.

Avoiding a Ransomware Lockout

Cyber criminals routinely attempt to hold businesses hostage with malware that encrypts data and can freeze an organization’s network. Here’s how you can make it harder for them to succeed.

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Beyond the bucks

Growth strategies of successful women entrepreneurs

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Be cyber-secure: hone your password security writing with a quiz

Use these tips to help you keep your financial (and other) online accounts safe.

Be Cyber-Secure: Ways to Protect Your Business and Your Customers

Cyber criminals uncover and target hundreds of new vulnerabilities every minute. Are you prepared?

Be Cyber-Secure: Beware of These Business Email Scams

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New needs, low interest rates: An opportune time to borrow

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Your art collection as loan collateral

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Ways to Unlock Capital With Your Private Art Collection

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Family office decision

Determining what’s right for your family

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Why gender lens investing can be good for the world—and your portfolio

The movement toward greater gender equality is creating benefits at every level of society. And investors are taking note.

Women Ri$ing

Women have made enormous economic and social gains in recent years. We look at the progress they’ve made, where there’s room for growth and how the unique financial journeys many women travel require a different approach to saving, investing and planning for the future.

5 Tax moves to consider now

The rising tide of gender equality in wealth management

Conscious Consumerism

Exploring how the convergence of for-profit and philanthropy impacts the charitable sector

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Women's entrepreneurial journeys: executive summary

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Selecting the appropriate charitable vehicle

Magazzino for Italian Art: A Passion for Art & Philanthropy

Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu’s “warehouse” of Italian art is a thriving hub for exhibits, lectures, performance and community building

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Charitable vehicles comparison

Donor-advised fund or private foundation

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4 Benefits of Donor Advised Funds for Charitable Giving

Donor-advised funds could allow you to lower your tax burden this year while you plan future philanthropy

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Keep the joy of giving alive year-round with a donor-advised fund

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Social Equality And Inclusion

Investing in diversity for economic and social benefit

Beyond the Bucks

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Investing in a low-carbon economy

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Customized yacht financing

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Featured

Account Access

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Commercial real estate financing

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A Woman's Entrepreneurial Journey: The ActOne Group

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A Woman's Entrepreneurial Journey: Creative Kids Learning Center

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A Woman's Entrepreneurial Journey: Austin Cocktails

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A Woman's Entrepreneurial Journey: EvolveMKD

The New Normal—Sustainable & Impact Investing

Chris Hyzy, Chief Investment Officer for Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank, discusses his take on the economy, investing during challenging times and some practical ideas to help you prepare for whatever the future brings.

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Realizing your philanthropic vision

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The New Normal—Wealth Structuring​

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When children turn 18: What now?

Audiocast

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Investing in one of our most valuable assets

How farms and timberland can help you add balance to your portfolio

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The power of positive teaching

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The owner's emotional journey

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Keeping The Family In The Family Business

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Customized Aircraft Financing

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Your Art Collection And Legacy Planning

Beyond the Bucks

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What is Socially Innovative Investing?

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Could companies that value workplace inclusion fare better in times of crisis—and beyond?

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