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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...
Akin to any investments, what works for some investors, may have drawbacks for other investors. Fixed annuities come with advantages, as well as disadvantages. In this article, 5 financial experts discuss the pros and cons of fixed annuities. Guaranteed Fixed Returns And Tax-Deferred Growth, But Withdrawal...
An indexed annuity (or fixed indexed annuity, or FIA) is a class of annuities whose growth is based on the performance of a stock index. These annuities offer individuals the potential for higher gains with no risk of loss if the market declines. In this...
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 planning. Annuities Offer Tax-Deferred Growth In Addition...
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 during periods of market volatility. Short...
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 the best way to include...
It is still early days apropos of legalization, but cannabis is a multi-billion dollar industry. Within the US, 10 states and Washington DC have now legalized cannabis for adults over the age of 21 for recreational use. Moreover, an additional 33 states have legalized cannabis...
There are three terms that are unfortunately often used interchangeably in the investing world. These are investment, speculation, and wealth preservation. While they have some basic elements in common, they are vastly different concepts in general and should not be confused. In this article we...
It is that season again when IRA contributions are on many a mind. With the deadline looming on April 15, 2019, to make IRA contributions for 2018, time is of the essence. That said, there are probably some things you don’t know about your IRA...
