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There’s no denying that the stock market has an overvaluation problem. Look no further than the average price-earnings ratio of the S&P 500, a whopping 23.32—a 55% increase over its historical average of about 15. In other words, we can assume that the stock market...
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York voted unanimously to add US$40.9 billion in weekend liquidity to financial markets on January 10th, leaving some investors questioning why. It’s never a good sign when the Feds are forced to pump cash into money markets. It implies that...
There are many reasons why a savvy investor should look to mutual funds to supplement their portfolio. However, retirement-oriented investors are primed to benefit the most from these alternative investment funds. In 2018, mutual funds constituted half of all financial assets held in individual retirement accounts...
It’s possible to retire early without striking it big on the lottery. Better yet, it’s also possible to retire without any expert investment skills. Rather, for most of us, retiring early is a matter of dedication, consistent hard work, and strategizing. There’s no luck involved in...
The current geopolitical situation between the US and Iran, has brought uncertainty and volatility to the global economy. Because of this geopolitical turbulence, savvy investors have turned to gold as a hedge against economic uncertainty and instability. Historically, it has proven a good investment option...
Any savvy precious metal investor following the market closely is going to want to know the spot price of gold regularly. It's something that can be Googled and checked on any number of websites relatively easily. What most investors probably don't know is that determining the...
Every savvy investor worth their weight in gold is best served learning how to buy silver bullion in Canada. Sure, when it comes to investing in commodities, gold often takes the cake. As well it should. Gold has many practical use cases in industry and...
Most investors probably aren’t looking for the ultimate guide to investing in wheat, but there is a reason they should. Investing in agriculture is relatively solid in the long run. Everybody needs to eat, and all of the things people eat come from the farm....
The global economy is in the throes of uncertainty and volatility. Given this current state of turmoil, many savvy investors turn to gold as a hedge against this economic turmoil. The glittering precious metal is definitely viewed as a good investment choice for a small...
Is it possible for the .U.S. government to confiscate your gold? If so, how do you expect to protect your stash in the event that happens? The answer to the first question is yes. The answer to the second question is that you have several...
The Royal Canadian Mint has collaborated with prominent coin and precious metals company, GSI Exchange, to release the hotly anticipated, 2020 Silver Bull Coin. The mint, for the initial sale of the Silver Bull, has granted the Calabasas California-based dealer exclusive rights. Given that the...
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 in on whether or not...
A variable annuity is a tax-deferred insurance product, which permits money to be allocated into mutual funds referred to as “subaccounts”. Yet unlike a fixed annuity, variable annuities do not guarantee a return on the principal. In this article, 5 experts discuss whether an investor...
A fixed annuity is a tax-deferred contract with an insurance company. A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is issued by a bank and is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC). They are similar and both savings vehicles have advantages and drawbacks. In this article,...
A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (or QLAC as it is known) is an investment vehicle that is funded by a qualified retirement plan such as an IRA. Like any, there are both advantages and drawbacks to QLACs. In this article, 4 financial experts discuss what...
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 out a fixed stream of...
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 experts weigh in on whether...
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 applicable rules. In this article....
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 experts discuss things to know...
A variable annuity is an investment product, which is tax-deferred and allows for the allocation of money into mutual funds held in professionally managed “subaccounts”. Variable annuities do not guarantee a return on the principal. In this article, 4 financial experts discuss whether or not...
