Many national issues will persist regardless of the presidential election’s outcome. With our nation’s full attention directed toward the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election in November, there’s a natural tendency to take a “wait and see” approach regarding...
There are a handful of economic indicators that can give us a good idea of what’s really going on in the economy and where it might be headed. Based on past performance, an inverted yield curve has long been considered one of the most reliable of those indicators....
As the population continues to age, a growing number of individuals are extending their careers well beyond the traditional retirement age. This trend is influenced by several factors, including economic necessity, personal fulfillment, and governmental policies that...
Gold has long been valued as a safe-haven asset, particularly during economic instability and inflation. For thousands of years, civilizations have valued gold for its intrinsic qualities, which have made it a reliable store of wealth and the basis for currencies....
Throughout history, gold has held allure as a precious resource. From its traditional uses in jewelry, coins, and other artifacts to modern industrial and technological applications, gold has always been in demand. But in the modern economy, one of gold’s most...
Imagine a world in which the modern conveniences we largely take for granted in our daily lives—electricity, water, gas, online banking and shopping, and healthcare services—all come to a sudden, grinding halt. The consequences would be life-altering and potentially...
When you invest in a gold ETF, what exactly are you acquiring, and how does it differ from possessing physical gold? First and foremost, investing in a gold ETF does not grant you actual ownership of any physical gold nor a direct claim over any physical gold. This is...
With the stock market hitting record highs and many economic indicators reporting strong numbers recently, many Americans are left asking why it doesn’t feel like the economy is doing great and why many analysts continue to predict a recession. While individual...
Many Americans think about saving for retirement, but how many actually have a retirement account? According to data from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 25% of non-retirees have no retirement savings at all, and of those who do, 55% have a...
After nearly three years of stubbornly high inflation, the rate of price increases in the United States finally appears to be slowing down. U.S. Consumer Price Index data for October 2023 shows an overall 3.2% increase in prices year-over-year and no increase for...
It is no great secret that America is getting older. The birth rate in the U.S. has fallen by more than half since the early 1960s. Typical life expectancy in the U.S. has increased by about a decade over the same span. The last members of the Baby Boomer generation,...
Tax season is a great reminder to review your retirement savings strategies and make changes that will enhance your prospects for long-term financial security. It's also a good time to start an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) if you don't already have one. The...
