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If you\'re investing for a great retirement, the state of the world economy can have a big impact on your success. This week, we go around the world updating you on Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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Happy Lab\\xa0

\\u201cI wish I had stayed in touch with my friends\\u201d is #4 on the top 5 list of regrets people have at their death. Make sure you\\xa0invest in your relationships. Close friends will make your retirement more fulfilling. Don\'t lose\\xa0touch with them.\\xa0

[bctt tweet="Let\'s face it. #Friends make life a lot more fun. Keep yours as you grow old." username="@roger_whitney"]

S.M.A.R.T. Sprint\\xa0\\xa0

Stay connected with people you care about. In the next 7 days, call a friend you haven\\u2019t spoken to in awhile. I\'ll admit, I\'m not the best at this. It\'s something I\'m working on.\\xa0

What\\u2019s That Mean??\\xa0\\xa0

Fiduciary\\xa0is a term we\\u2019ve seen in the press a lot lately. If your advisor is a fiduciary it means they are legally required to give advice in the client\\u2019s best interest and disclose any conflicts of interest. You may not realize that when you work with an advisor on a commission basis, they don\'t have a legal duty to recommend investments in your best interest. Here\'s a great\\xa0definition\\xa0from Investopia.

[bctt tweet="Learn why you want your advisor to be a #fiduciary http://bit.ly/1VgLSkH" username="@roger_whitney"]

Hot Topic This Week

Marketwatch.com\\xa0reported last week\\xa0that the Department of Labor\\u2019s released new rules for Financial Advisors who serve retirement accounts. \\xa0The new rules\\xa0could change the way you work with advisors to create a great retirement.

Practical Planning\\xa0

Briana Giuliano, CFA, Senior Strategist Brandywine Global Investment Management and I go around the world to explore current economic conditions in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We also discuss the potential benefits and risks of investing internationally in bonds and stocks.

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