Ginger Szala

Ginger Szala

Ginger Szala is executive managing editor of Investment Advisor magazine. She covered the financial business and alternatives industry for 30 years while editor of Futures Magazine Group. MSJ Northwestern, BA University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is based in Chicago. Go Blackhawks!

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September 03, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor

6 Economic Predictions for the Next 5 Years: Northern Trust, 2021

The economy will likely bounce back this year, but 2021 and beyond is more uncertain, CIO Bob Browne tells ThinkAdvisor.

By Ginger Szala

6 minute read

March 04, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor

Does Your Practice Have a Plan for the Unexpected?

Volatile times give advisors a chance to support clients and create their own contingency plans.

By Jarrod Upton

4 minute read

February 21, 2020 | ThinkAdvisor

Why Succession Planning Matters

It's best to think about team members as next-gen owners early on and groom them to become your successor over time.

By Brent Weiss and Brandon Kawal

5 minute read

May 29, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

7 Quick Facts on Americans' Biggest Money Regrets

Bankrate.com polled Americans across generations on the financial decisions, or lack thereof, they regretted most.

By Ginger Szala

2 minute read

May 17, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

'Bank of Mom and Dad' Would Be 7th Biggest Lender in US: Study

Family lending is widespread and can have a steep cost for the lenders, Legal & General reports.

By Ginger Szala

3 minute read

April 08, 2019 | The Recorder

Former Golden State Warrior, Set for Life, Advises the Newly Wealthy for No Pay

Former Warrior Troy Murphy talks about his firm, which donates its profits to financial literacy groups.

By Ginger Szala

5 minute read

February 19, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

10 Riskiest States for Seniors

Surprisingly, the top state on this list is a hot spot for retirees.

By Ginger Szala

1 minute read

December 27, 2018 | ThinkAdvisor

Home Price Gains in 20 U.S. Cities Slow for 7th Month

The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller report shows home prices rising at their slowest rate in two years.

By Jeff Kearns

2 minute read

December 26, 2018 | ThinkAdvisor

Brave New World: How Younger Advisors See Tech Changing the Business

New survey shows sharp differences between older and younger advisors on how technology can help them expand their businesses.

By Ginger Szala

3 minute read

September 10, 2018 | ThinkAdvisor

5 Quick Facts About Millennials' Retirement Savings

Guideline 401(k) studied 5,400 millennials and their savings habits.

By Ginger Szala

1 minute read