Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have delivered eye-popping returns in 2020 and 2021. All kinds of crypto – including what started as a joke and meme, Dogecoin – are receiving heightened media attention as a result. The value of Bitcoin and...
Gold is shiny and makes nice jewelry, but it doesn’t impress me as an investment. Why? If you invest in gold, it doesn’t generate earnings or income, which means you can’t reliably value it. You can’t reasonably assign it an expected return and volatility either,...
After years of inflation readings well below 2%, financial markets expect to see higher inflation in 2021. Below is a chart of the market’s inflation expectations using breakeven rates, which measures the difference in yield on Treasury notes and corresponding...
Many investors lack a strong understanding of bond portfolio basics. As a result, there are some misconceptions about the use of individual bonds versus bond funds in investment portfolios. Investors who hold individual bonds tend to believe the implications of...
Listen to This Episode On The Podcast By the time you’re in your 40s, you have probably established some financial goals, invested in your workplace retirement accounts, and set aside money for a rainy day. It’s also more likely you have gotten married, bought a home,...
Listen to This Episode On The Podcast The right investment strategy to reach your goals shifts as you age. Once you reach your 30s, the looming worries of graduating, starting a career and climbing out of the student loan debt hole probably have been replaced by...
