Why a GRAT Can Be GREAT

A grantor retained annuity trust may allow you to transfer assets to heirs while minimizing gift taxes. Read all about it in this Financial Tip.

Stocks Step Up

Monday’s session ended in the green zone. The Dow closed at a fifth-straight record level, led up by the likes of Merck, Boeing, and American Express. Brands managed to rebound off earlier low levels after news of less-than-stellar retail sales levels and industrial production data in China initially impacted trading.