Executive Insights

Some things never go out of style—and that includes gold. So when times get tough or the future seems uncertain, Americans often rediscover their love of the precious metal. On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, news came out that inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) once again came in hotter than expected. According to Kitco...

Like millions of Americans, I like to check the weather forecast each morning so I have a good idea of what to expect and don’t get caught unprepared. It’s the same reason I like to keep my eye on headlines from around the world—the more I know about my environment and the world around me, the better I can prepare for the future. And...

Are you thinking about opening a self-directed IRA (SDIRA)? Find out how you can use alternative assets to save for retirement and how to choose the best self-directed IRA for your financial goals. What Is a Self-Directed IRA Account? A self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA) is a financial account that allows you to save...

When we love someone or something, we go out of our way to protect it. But sometimes, it’s hard to know how best to provide protection when it comes to the uncertainty of the future. What might happen 10, 20, or 30 years from now? What can we do today to help ensure that our loved ones are protected long after we’re gone? This is the...

In a world full of economic uncertainty, there’s still one thing we know we can count on: the passage of time. For many of us, each year brings us closer to retirement—which is why I like to periodically check in on my retirement portfolio, plans, and goals and ensure that I’m on the right track. The start of a new year is particularly...

Fine gold, also called pure gold, is a term commonly used to refer to metal that is 99.9% gold. In some cases, as with bullion, the threshold for being defined as “fine” is 99.5% pure. Still others have reduced this threshold to 90% purity, though this is not common practice. Gold that’s 99.9% pure is designated 999 or 24-karat gold and...

Something I’ve always striven to do in my adult life is pay my debts on time. Whether it’s a credit card bill, a car payment, or the mortgage, I’ve always made it a priority to ensure that I pay my bills to avoid the repercussions of a late or missed payment. This may seem like a simple an obvious task, but it seems that our government...

When facing times of uncertainty, where do you turn? For some of us, talking things out with a trusted family member or friend helps bring us peace of mind. One of my favorite things to do when faced with the unknown is to overcome it with new knowledge by doing research and learning as much about the topic as possible. But whatever we...

Few decisions in life are as important as deciding when to retire. It’s a decision that can impact your day-to-day situations for the rest of your life. Given the weight of this decision, it’s not surprising that many Americans seek guidance on both saving for retirement and determining the best time to retire. One factor you may wish...

“Almost everyone on Wall Street and in Washington got 2022 wrong.” That’s the lede in a December 26, 2022, article by The Wall Street Journal, and it got me thinking: If so many people were so wrong about 2022, what does that mean for the new year ahead? Multiple predictions for 2022 markets were off the mark. The Wall Street Journal...