by Liam Hunt | Aug 4, 2020 | Portfolio Management, Precious Metals
In 2020, U.S. student loan debt eclipsed $1.56 trillion. The median debt burden for the graduating Class of 2019 is nearly $30,000, up over 2% from the year prior. It seems that every year, American students are becoming more indebted and less economically advantaged...
by Liam Hunt | Jul 28, 2020 | Definitions, Portfolio Management
Accurate financial predictions are difficult at best. This is because uncertainty and risk are inherent characteristics of free markets. Fortunately, you can sway uncertainty in your favor by finding highly asymmetric investments and trading opportunities. An...
by Liam Hunt | Jul 22, 2020 | Portfolio Management
In most aspects of life, it’s probably not a good idea to compare yourself to others. Retirement saving is a different story. Knowing how your 401(k) stacks up against your peers’ can help with post-career planning and can help you set benchmarks on the road to...
by Liam Hunt | Jul 14, 2020 | Definitions, Portfolio Management
A money market account (MMA) and a certificate of deposit (CD) are two financial products that generate interest income from cash savings. Both products can be thought of as fixed-income investments, like bonds, that provide predictable interest over a defined...
by Liam Hunt | Jul 10, 2020 | Annuities, Definitions
A variable annuity is a type of public annuity and investment vehicle whose value is tethered to the performance of an underlying investment portfolio. Investors close to retirement age often use variable annuities to ensure financial security and supplement their...
