The first appearances of gold artifacts were discovered in Egypt, dating between the fifth and fourth millennium BCE Subsequently, the ancient Egyptians began smelting the precious metal sometime during the fourth millennium BCE (roughly 5,000 years ago). Gold has been…
In September, gold reached an all-time, perhaps fueled by concerns surrounding the US-China Trade War and the quandary of the global economy heading towards a definitive recession. For those investors interested in gaining exposure to the precious metal as a…
Setting aside savings on a monthly basis is crucial for not only building wealth, but for retirement planning. There are numerous types of retirement plans that can help you achieve your retirement goals. In this article, 11 financial experts chime…
4 Experts Weigh In After a somewhat listless past couple of years, the precious metals market, including silver has surged back this year. Because of geopolitical uncertainties like the US-China trade war, widespread social unrest, and the massive economic disruption…
Deciding what is the best strategy to provide income for retirement can be a difficult endeavor. An IRA is a retirement account that enables one to compound long-term savings for retirement. Conversely, an annuity is an insurance product, which pays…
A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account wherein distributions are tax-free and contributions are made with after-tax dollars. Likewise, one can use the deposits to invest in stocks if one is so inclined. In this article, 6 financial…
Deferred annuities (also referred to as DIAs or longevity annuities) are an insurance contract. When in a qualified plan such as a 401k or IRA, this type of annuity is known as a QLAC (qualified longevity annuity contract) with different…
An immediate annuity, or single premium immediate annuity (SPIA) is an annuity contract whereby an investor pays a lump sum in exchange for a lifetime income stream in the form of monthly, quarterly, or yearly payments. In this article, 6…
Because annuities provide a fixed income stream to an individual, they are a popular financial product for retirees, or those formulating a retirement plan. In this article, 6 financial experts chime in on how much annuities should factor into retirement…
Spot prices of any currency, security, or commodity including gold, are continuously changing. They are used to determine futures contracts and are connected to them. In this article, experts discuss things you should know about spot gold prices. Spot Gold…
There is no definitive method of forecasting the future price of gold. From a historical standpoint, the precious metal has performed well under a myriad of conditions. Currently, gold is hovering at $1,542.20 US an ounce. In this article, industry…
The recent volatility in the bond market has many questioning whether this is signaling a pending recession. That said, what does this volatility mean for a 401k? In this article, 7 experts weigh in on how to protect your 401k…
We conducted a survey asking 1,500 American respondents if they were given the option between $10,000 in gold or Bitcoin that couldn’t be cashed out for a decade, which they would choose. We used Google Surveys and targeted males and…
Akin to gold, silver has been used as a fiat currency for millennia. It is a key investment commodity that can be traded on coins, bars, futures contracts, exchange-traded products (ETP), amongst others. That said, silver investors often debate over…
A few months ago, the US House of Representative passed the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act. Subsequently, the legislation is expected to pass in the Senate. One of the main provisions of the SECURE Act is…
Both gold and silver have been used as fiat currency for thousands of years. The precious metals have usually been regarded as excellent options for a diversified strategy. In this article, 10 experts weigh in on what percentage of your…
In May, the US House of Representatives passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (also referred to as the SECURE Act) with a vote of 417 to 3. Now, it is expected to unanimously be passed in…
We conducted a survey asking 1,700 American respondents their confidence level with regards to having enough money to live comfortably during retirement. We used Google Surveys and targeted males and females between the ages of 25 to 65+ from coast…
Most of us want to retire comfortably, having financial peace of mind. Investing in a 401k plan is essential for the majority of Americans who want to attain a care-free retirement. There are many options for leveraging the power of…
Truthfully, there’s no way of accurately pinpointing short-term or long-term gold price movements. It’s a near-impossible endeavor, given that there are many intervening variables that must be factored in. It doesn’t simplify things that gold has historically performed well under…
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