An IRA is one of the most common retirement savings accounts on the market. But for many investors, who are accustomed to relying on an employer-sponsored 401(k) or a similar plan, choosing between IRAs can feel like a mystery, and the choice between a Roth IRA vs traditional IRA option can feel like a puzzle […]
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The sooner you save for retirement, the more financially secure your future will be. An individual retirement account (IRA) is a great way to save for retirement, but leveraging the right kinds of assets means that you can invest your contributions for even higher gains — all while enjoying some serious tax savings. And yes, […]
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Thinking of trying alternative investments? You need unique alternative investment solutions to handle them. Here are a few options for ordinary investors. Investing is so much more than just stocks and bonds. In fact, there’s a whole wide world of alternative investments out there, and they’re a great way to insulate your portfolio against stock […]
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Gold watch? Retire at 65? Stock percentage equal to 100 minus your age? It’s time to rethink the rules of investing for retirement. Here are the new rules. Did you know that Social Security only covers about 40% of the average wage earner’s income after retirement? Or that most financial advisors say you need to […]
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Got $1 million burning a hole in your bank account? Here’s how to invest $1 million—the smart way. What would you do if you had $1 million? It might seem like a far-off dream, but here’s the thing: if you invest carefully, you may well build up that wealth over time. And if you make […]
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Are alternative investments risky? Yes—like any other investment. Here’s a look at the unique risks investors need to know. Once upon a time, alternative investments were the playground of the ultra-rich. These days, though, a whole new world of investments is available to ordinary investors like you. Alternative investments are not suited to everyone—no investment […]
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Alternative investing isn’t just a playground for the ultra-rich. Here’s why alternative investing isn’t just for the wealthy anymore. Did you know that 81% of ultra-high-net-worth investors (investors with a net worth of $30 million or more) rely on alternative investments? Or that on average, ultra-high-net-worth individuals have 50% of their assets in alternative investments? […]
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Ready to branch out of stock market volatility? Here are some of the best stock market alternatives for investors to keep in mind. Tired of riding the roller coaster that is the stock market? We can’t really blame you. On one hand, the last decade has been great for stocks. From 2011 to 2020, the […]
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Like it or not, investing comes with its fair share of risk. Although we all would like to see our portfolio grow steadily for years to come, the reality of the situation is that every market has its ups and downs. Stocks are in the middle of a 10+ year bull market, one of the […]
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If the thought of your money riding the roller coaster of the public market makes your heart beat faster, you aren’t alone. More and more, investors are looking to the alternative investment class. And more than ever, it’s paying off. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, luxury assets including wine, art, […]
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