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Anna B. Wroblewska

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Anna began her career in finance as a college intern at a hedge fund, and she hasn’t been able to escape its siren song ever since. She’s done academic research at Harvard Business School and UCLA, was the COO of a wealth management firm, and now writes about finance, economics, behavior, and business.

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How to Get the Financial News Companies Don't Want to Share

Aug 13, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

How to Get the Financial News Companies Don't Want to Share

A 2009 study suggests that complex language in a 10-K filing is associated with earnings instability. Is this because complex companies are less stable, or is something else going on? A recent paper finds that “strategic opacity” might be the answer.

How to Be Happy No Matter Where You Live

Aug 10, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

How to Be Happy No Matter Where You Live

What makes us happy -- is it the place we live, or the character we have? Two recent studies shed light on the factors that influence well-being, and give insight into how to be happier.

Why You Should Shop Like a Chef

Aug 10, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Why You Should Shop Like a Chef

Still wasting money on branded products? Shop like an expert and save money instead.

How Understanding Russian Drinking Habits Can Change Your Life

Aug 10, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

How Understanding Russian Drinking Habits Can Change Your Life

Habits, as it turns out, can be heavily influenced by one's environment and tend to stick. How can you use this to your advantage?

How to Simplify the Way You Think About Money

Aug 9, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

How to Simplify the Way You Think About Money

Psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer has a theory about the limits of behavioral finance, and why heuristics aren’t always a bad thing.

Banks: Believe It Or Not, They Can Actually Be a Source of Good

Aug 9, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Banks: Believe It Or Not, They Can Actually Be a Source of Good

We hear a lot about scandal in the banking sector, which can make it hard to remember that they can also do good things. The story of the wild west is a perfect illustration.

Apollo Investment Corp. and Golub Capital BDC Inc: How BDC Lending Can Differ

Aug 1, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Apollo Investment Corp. and Golub Capital BDC Inc: How BDC Lending Can Differ

How does the broader lending market affect an individual BDC’s portfolio? Here’s the background and what to watch out for as an investor, using case studies from Golub Capital BDC Inc. and Apollo Investment Corporation.

Bond Prices and Interest Rates

Jul 31, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Bond Prices and Interest Rates

Bond prices, interest rates, and yields can be a source of confusion to investors. Here’s some color on the topic.

Apollo Investment Corp.: Industry Contender or Frazzled Diversifier?

Jul 30, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Apollo Investment Corp.: Industry Contender or Frazzled Diversifier?

Apollo Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: AINV) is a relatively diversified BDC -- does that make it a strong competitor?

How Does Apollo Investment Corporation Make Money?

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

How Does Apollo Investment Corporation Make Money?

Taking a look at Apollo Investment Corporation's sources of income and its basic portfolio strategy.

Is Golub Capital BDC Worth the Price?

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Is Golub Capital BDC Worth the Price?

Is Golub Capital BDC a buy? And at what price?

What Does the Future Hold for Golub Capital BDC?

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

What Does the Future Hold for Golub Capital BDC?

Golub Capital BDC has had plenty of success. But is it well-positioned for the future?

The Trends and Changes Facing Golub Capital BDC

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

The Trends and Changes Facing Golub Capital BDC

What’s behind a BDC? In this 10-part series, we’ll peek under the hood of Golub Capital BDC, covering everything from the company’s history to its strategy to its balance sheet.

The Risks Facing Golub Capital BDC

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

The Risks Facing Golub Capital BDC

What’s behind a BDC? In this 10-part series, we’ll peek under the hood of Golub Capital BDC, covering everything from the company’s history to its strategy to its balance sheet.

Golub Capital BDC’s Income Statement & Opportunities

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Golub Capital BDC’s Income Statement & Opportunities

Taking a closer look at Golub Capital BDC’s income statement and areas of potential revenue growth.

Golub BDC Balance Sheet: The Liabilities

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Golub BDC Balance Sheet: The Liabilities

Taking a closer look at Golub Capital BDC Inc.’s balance sheet, specifically it’s lending portfolio.

Golub Capital BDC’s Balance Sheet: The Assets

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Golub Capital BDC’s Balance Sheet: The Assets

Taking a closer look at Golub Capital BDC’s balance sheet, specifically it’s lending portfolio.

How Golub Capital BDC Stands Out From the Competition

Jul 28, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

How Golub Capital BDC Stands Out From the Competition

What’s behind a BDC? In this 10-part series, we’ll peek under the hood of Golub Capital BDC, covering everything from the company’s history to its strategy to its balance sheet.

Having Trouble Saving? Maybe You’re Feeling Powerless

Jul 27, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Having Trouble Saving? Maybe You’re Feeling Powerless

Research suggests that savings behavior can be affected by feelings of power, and it also shows that you can change how powerful you feel. Here’s how to manipulate yourself into better decision-making.

Is Blackstone Proving Regulators Wrong on Housing?

Jul 24, 2014 by Anna B. Wroblewska

Is Blackstone Proving Regulators Wrong on Housing?

Blackstone Group LP’s (NYSE: BX) acquisition of a British property firm in the midst of a boom raises some interesting questions about the effectiveness of regulators in clamping down on bubbles without raising interest rates.

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