Many first-time investors will look to stalwart investment vehicles like gold and silver when setting up their portfolio or rebalancing their portfolio for the first time. Precious metals have a history stability which makes them very appealing for adding a little bit of security to their portfolio. For some investors physical gold is also a [...]
401 (k) plans are very popular with employers who like to use their available benefit programs to attract and retain valuable employees. There are several different variations and ways that you can make the most out of a 401 (k) plan. So, it’s best to read the fine print to understand your options. There are [...]
Gold and diamonds are often thought of as being more than just ornamentation for jewelry. They are also thought of in many cultures to be symbols of wealth and status. For some, they are even investment vehicles that can help increase and preserve individual wealth. So, this also begs the question, which is better as [...]
Gold is one of the investments that continues to prove its reliability over time. Amongst all the precious and semi-precious metals, it continues to be the most popular by far. This also makes it an excellent method for careful investors to reduce the risk level of their portfolio. If you are thinking about investing in [...]
A healthy and diversified portfolio plays a critical role in preserving your wealth as well as helping it grow for your retirement years. Throughout the year many savvy investors will make changes and play to make the most out of short, mid, and long-term market opportunities. As one quarter turns over to another and yet [...]
Exchange-traded funds, which are more commonly known as ETFs are a type of marketable security that is tracked on a stock index, through an active commodity, bond, or some basket of assets. There are many different types of ETF, based on what is being traded. Different nations might also host different fund options. Some of [...]
For many investors and stock market analysts investing in precious metals is often used to hedge against market volatility as well as times of long-term economic distress. This type of strategy can also provide a variety of the volatility of the tax benefits when it is associated with a retirement plan. Indeed, a great number [...]
Every year the Internal Revenue Service incorporates new tax laws, codes, and regulations that can seem a little arcane to the average person. Some of them are so arcane that they can only be understood by experts in the field. Precious metals are no exception to this trend, as they are subject to taxation in [...]
Gold IRAs continue to grow in popularity with savvy investors who want to find a way to increase their gold exposure. They are especially popular for individuals who want to hedge against market volatility. There are certainly a lot of very attractive sounding ads promoting gold exposure and gold IRAs. Most of the popular gold [...]
It’s not all that uncommon for a vested employee to roll over some or all of their 401(k) plan into a traditional or Roth IRA. It is a relatively common practice when a former employee moves on and wants to keep their retirement savings in the market. However, this isn’t always the case. There are [...]
