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Social Security is a vital component of most people's retirement income picture. But it's just one of the three "legs" on the retirement income stool – the others being employer retirement plans (401ks, pensions, etc.) and private savings. So unless you are diligently saving money for...
Currencies are goods like any other. The forces of supply and demand determine their value. When the demand for a currency is high, the currency rises in price as consumers are willing to accept less of it in exchange for their goods or exchange currencies....
Gold is currently worth $1,570 USD per ounce. Analysts are predicting that it could be worth as much as $2,000 USD per ounce by the time Donald Trump runs for re-election later this year. That means there’s a lot of upside left, but the price...
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...
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....
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...
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 to place restrictions on inherited...
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...
There is an age old debate going on between the merits of owning gold and silver as physical tangible bullion versus owning gold and silver ETF exchange traded funds. Both sides have their proponents as to which one represents the better form of investing in...
[caption id="attachment_9900" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo Courtesy of CoinDesk[/caption] What Exactly is Bitcoin? Bitcoin refers to the now world-famous digital, or crypto-currency, which was only created back in 2009. It was originally developed by (as of yet still unknown) Satoshi Nakamoto, a genius computer programmer who laid out...
[caption id="attachment_9577" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo Courtesy of ABC News[/caption] This past week and weekend saw the fast-paced implementation of several controversial executive orders from new U.S. President Donald Trump. One of them centered on starting to build the wall in Mexico, while a later Friday one concerned...
Puerto Rico has been in a period of economic stagnation that goes back decades. Along with the decline in GDP, it has also been losing citizens to the mainland, a trend that is causing a decreasing population. High government spending and low economic activity are...
With all of the chaos raging in the global central bank money system and its runaway money printing operations, the majority of the world economies, and the global oil markets lately, it is really not that hard to understand why an increasing number of savers...
Image What is a Roth IRA ? A Roth IRA allows you to protect your savings from taxation just like a traditional IRA. But the contributions you make to this type of IRA are taxed at your normal income tax rate. You won’t be taxed though when...
No matter how successful we become in life, there is always still room for improvement. This applies not only to your investment portfolio and retirement accounts, but also to your monthly budgeting efforts. Fortunately today Robo-Advisors apps are out there which will help you to...
Alternative investments incorporate various types of assets, most of which can be held in an IRA. Holding different assets brings you risk and return diversification, like the old adage says, never put all your eggs in one basket. If you are holding a mix of...
Retirement worries In general people worry a lot about money, of course it depends on your age, the younger you are the more likely you are to be positive about the future and confident you are on track to becoming the next Rockefeller. GoBankingRates' 2015 Life...
