Remember: Doing nothing is a choice, too 
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Published: February 24, 2012
Tags: Wealth Management
Almost 20 years ago, George Costanza, the character on “Seinfeld,” pitched a novel idea for a television show: “Nothing happens!” he gleefully told puzzled NBC executives.
You might not want to let this “Seinfeld” scene inspire your investment strategy.
In today’s environment, investors might think they don’t want to make any choices while things — the European ...
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