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Inflation Hedge: 7 Investments To Consider In 2020
Inflation is the general increase in the price of goods and services and a decline in the value of a nation’s currency. Although there are broader implications of inflation on the country’s economy, it can also have a significant impact on the performance of an...
Options Trading In 2020: 6 Tips From Financial Professionals
An option is a contract that enables an investor to buy (known as a call option) or sell (referred to as a put option) an underlying asset at a fixed price over a specific period of time. Classified as a derivative, most investors use options to supplement income or...
Stock Trading Newsletters: Are They Worth It? 5 Experts Chime In
Stock trading newsletters have been in existence for decades, but their effectiveness has caused much debate. These subscription service newsletters provide things like stock recommendations or current market analysis. Yet, questions have arisen around just how...
Should You Consider Alternative Assets In An IRA? 5 Financial Professionals Weigh In
Depending on the profile of the investor, alternative assets can be a good diversifying strategy when incorporated into IRA allocation. Alternative investments can include things like real estate, precious metals, cryptocurrencies, and hedge funds, amongst others....
Precious Metals Investing: 5 Scams To Avoid
With a bullish precious metals market, the price of gold and silver has risen exponentially. There’s no better time than now to invest in precious metals, yet one must be mindful of nefarious players whose sole aim is to defraud innocent investors. When it comes to...
Interview With Professor And Financial Advisor Brandon Renfro About Investments And Retirement Planning
Sophisticated Investor is dedicated to providing investors useful and pertinent information on a myriad of topics including structured settlement investing, retirement planning, the best fixed annuity rates, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. Brandon Renfro is a...
Canada Is At The Forefront Of Researching How To Create And Manage A National Central Bank Backed Digital Currency
China’s President Xi Jingping caused quite a stir recently, after making a speech embracing blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, calling on his nation to take a leading position in the sector. Subsequently, the country passed a new cryptocurrency law, as it...
Interview with Collin Plume and Charles Thorngren – owners of Noble Gold
Noble Gold Investments, and its crypto IRA subsidiary called Noble Bitcoin, are now household names when it comes to Gold IRA and Bitcoin IRA investments. A stellar track record in the past few years has helped the company gain a strong reputation in the space and...
Top 5 Investment Newsletters in 2018 and 2019
Top 5 Investment Newsletters in 2018 and 2019 Before you choose one of the Top Investment Newsletters for 2018-2019, you need to understand concretely what your investment and trading objectives are first. Here we look at the differences between the major strategies...
Top 10 Gold IRA Companies
Top 10 Gold IRA Companies Gold IRA’s are an important tool for diversifying your retirement portfolio and building a financial future based on more than simply paper investments. When you reach the decision to invest in such a Precious Metals IRA, your first...
Top 5 Crypto IRA Companies
Top 5 Crypto IRA Companies Many people have contemplated opening a first time Bitcoin or Ethereum IRA account in the past few years. Alternatively you could roll over your existing Roth IRA, IRA, 401k or 403b account to an Ethereum or Bitcoin IRA. The first step to...
Is A Roth 401(k) A Good Choice As A Retirement Savings Vehicle? – 10 Financial Experts Chime In
A Roth 401k allows investors to be entitled to the entirety of the money inside the account. However, like any investment, there are advantages and disadvantages to this type of retirement plan. In this article, 10 experts weigh on whether or not a Roth 401(k) a good...
Should An investor Stay Away From A Variable Annuity? – 5 Experts Weigh In
A variable annuity is an annuity contract which allows for the allocation of money held in “subaccounts”. Although tax-deferred, variable annuities do not guarantee a return on the principal. In this article, 5 experts discuss whether or not an investor should stay...
A Fixed Annuity Versus A CD (Certificate Of Deposit) – 4 Experts Weigh In
A fixed annuity is an annuity contract with a life insurance company. Conversely, a CD (certificate of deposit) is issued by a bank. There are similarities and differences between both. In this article, 4 experts weigh in on a fixed annuity versus a CD (certificate of...
The Best Fixed Annuity Rates For Fall 2019
Concerns over global economic growth, market volatility, not to mention whisperings of a pending recession, have all made the prospect of guaranteed returns very appealing. A fixed annuity is a type of annuity contract with a life insurance company. The investor puts...
Everything An Investor Should Know About A QLAC: An Exclusive Interview With Jordan Sester
Sophisticated Investor was fortunate enough to chat with Jordan Sester, Founder and Wealth Advisor at J.S Financial Group. Jordan helps clients prepare for one of the most important periods in their lives: retirement. He works with retirees and pre-retirees to...
Which Is Better At Generating Safe Retirement Income, An Annuity Or An IRA? – 5 Experts Weigh In
Choosing what is the best way to provide guaranteed retirement income can be difficult, to say the least. An annuity is an insurance vehicle that offers a fixed stream of payments. On the contrary, an IRA is a retirement plan that allows the investor to compound...
