For millennia, gold has performed a major function within human society. Throughout history, from the first civilizations to contemporary times, gold has been used as a store of wealth. From its first discovery, it was used to create valuable objects, later it was...
There are big changes ahead for the economy. The Federal Reserve Board has announced that it will be tapering off its quantitative easing program. In other words, come July it will no longer purchase bonds to pump the market with liquidity. The effect? Without easy...
February was a record month for Bitcoin, as BTC hit $50,000 (wait, $58,000) for the first time in its existence. Momentum is on Bitcoin’s side, and there’s no indication that the cryptocurrency will hit the brakes any time soon. It looks as though...
The global investment demand for gold in Q3 was significantly higher than this time last year, said the World Gold Council (WGC) in its Gold Demand Trends Q3 2020 report. Specifically, investment in gold-backed ETFs surged to an all-time high during this quarter. In...
It’s the day after election day in the United States and all signs point toward a long, protracted vote-counting process and successive court challenges launched by the incumbent government. News of a contested election that will take days, if not weeks, to settle has...
For millennia, gold has proven to be a consistently beneficial hedge against tumult and economic uncertainty. In view of these unparalleled times, it is unsurprising that the price of gold has soared, and savvy investors are allotting a portion of their portfolios to...
Given the unparalleled uncertainties of this brave, new age of ours, it should come as little surprise that investment hedges such as gold are soaring in value. At present, the price of gold is pushing $2,000 an ounce. Suffice to say, there is no better time than now...
As of August 2020, there are over 2,000 exchange-listed cryptocurrencies on the market. With so many altcoins to choose from, it’s easy to lose track of the most promising coins and ICOs. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a list of the best cryptocurrency to invest...
An employer-matched 401(k) is an excellent retirement savings vehicle. As a tax-advantaged account, 401(k) plans let your money grow tax-free while also lowering your upfront income tax burden. Unlike a regular savings account, you won’t have to pay taxes on the...
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...
Two-thirds of Millennials have nothing saved for retirement. Can you blame them? Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, entered the job market amid one of the worst periods of wage stagnation and unemployment in recent history—not to mention an average student loan...
Financial crises call for new investment strategies to preserve one’s wealth. Whether you’re approaching retirement or at the early stages of your career, there are steps you should take to protect yourself from losses and insulate your portfolio from volatility. It...