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What's ahead for the markets and economy?

Get answers to your questions from the experts.

How can we recover from recent market, political and economic crises? (3:24)
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View our “year in review” slideshow

Where are markets headed in 2012 and what investment strategies should I consider? (3:55)
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Find out how you can build a solid investment strategy

What about politics? How could the election affect my finances in 2012? (3:53)
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Learn tips to help you manage volatility

I'm on a fixed income. Do you see interest rates changing? (2:25)
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Find out more about balancing your income and expenses in retirement

When do you expect to see U.S. and global economic recovery? (2:59)
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Read our interview with Martin Wolf of the Financial Times

Equity markets were volatile in 2011. Do you expect this to continue? (5:30)
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Learn tips to help you manage volatility

Overall, fixed income performance has been good. What do you see ahead? (3:57)
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See how making minor adjustments can help you reach your savings goals

The U.S. economy was shaky in 2011. What's ahead for 2012? (2:18)
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Learn tips to help you manage volatility

The global economy has been explosive. Any improvement in sight? (5:00)
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Read our interview with Martin Wolf of the Financial Times

Finally, what can I do to feel more confident about reaching my financial goals in 2012? (2:39)
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Learn 6 tips to help you more successfully manage your investments

Our Panel

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Ted Truscott
CEO, U.S. Asset Management
Ameriprise Financial

Truscott manages the Ameriprise Financial retail, institutional and owned asset portfolios, including the Columbia Management family of mutual funds, collective funds, institutional and retail separate accounts and alternative investments.

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David Joy
Chief Market Strategist
Ameriprise Financial

David Joy is chief market strategist of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg TV and Fox Business Network. He has been widely quoted in various publications including The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. Joy has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry including senior investment positions at several industry leading firms before joining Ameriprise in March, 2003.

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Russell Price
Senior Economist
Ameriprise Financial

Russell Price is the senior economist for Ameriprise Financial. He is a frequent commentator for Bloomberg, BusinessWeek and Reuters and has appeared in many other media outlets. Price was recently cited by Bloomberg Financial as a "Bloomberg Best" for being one of the most accurate economic forecasters in their benchmark consensus survey. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Price was the senior economist for H&R Block Financial Advisors for seven years. He was also a generalist equity research analyst for more than six years .


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