It boils down to this: fear is a major reason people fail to invest. Fear of making the wrong choice and missing out on maximum returns. Fear of having a lack of knowledge about certain markets. Fear of the unknown. Another key concern of potential investors is whether now is the best time to dip…
Four Ways to Invest in Gold
Adding gold and other precious metals to your portfolio is a well-known way to diversify your investments. Including gold in your investments improves your long-term financial stability and acts as a hedge against currency depreciation. But deciding how to invest in gold can sometimes be tricky. When it comes to acquiring the metal, investors typically…
Poll Indicates More Americans Are Delaying Retirement
A new Gallup poll has found that the average retirement age for Americans is now 62 — the highest age since the organization began tracking U.S. retiree data more than 20 years ago. What’s more, the expected age at which most non-retirees anticipate closing shop has gradually crept up, from 63 in 2002 to 66 in…
Secure Your Retirement with Precious Metals IRAs
The wise investor knows that saving money for a rainy day isn’t enough. With the current global economy as unstable as it is, failing to disperse your investments among various assets is a huge risk. Diversification is a proven method for giving your portfolio long-term stability and providing a hedge against runaway inflation. Most financial…
MyRA Accounts: A New Way to Save or Retirement Nationalization?
On January 28, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address to Congress and the American public. In the early days of the United States, the address was nothing more than a letter from the president to Congress about the current state of the union. Today, the address tends to focus on the…
