Category: Alternative Investments

What Does the G7 Russian Gold Ban Mean for Gold Stocks?

The G7 plans to announce a ban on Russian gold imports. But does that really matter for investors? While there hadn’t been an official Russian gold ban until now, this news isn’t exactly a surprise to the industry. And we’re seeing a lack of reaction in gold prices on June 28. Typically, a ban on imports…


Investment Ideas for Kids: Starting Them Early

By Joseph Hogue Produced by Planner at Heart and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks As a parent, you may be looking for ways to help your child learn about managing money and building wealth. Investing is a great way to do this. With time and planning, your kids could be well on their way to…


Want to Get Your Name Out There With Zero Budget? Do What Chipotle Did

By Kevin Roddy As someone who has spent years working with many of the world’s great brands, I believe the most effective marketing comes from businesses that don’t have any money. Most brands with disposable bucks see marketing communication through the lens of putting their time and effort against those things that get loads of eyeballs….


The Complete, 12-Step Guide to Starting a Business

By Matthew McCreary There are no limits on who can become a great entrepreneur. You don’t necessarily need a college degree, a bunch of money in the bank, or even business experience to start something that could become the next major success. However, you do need a strong plan and the drive to see it through….


5 Top Mistakes to Avoid During a Market Selloff

By Brian Baker From Bankrate.com Stocks, cryptocurrencies, and even bonds have tumbled in 2022 as investors react negatively to rising interest rates, soaring inflation and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. The S&P 500 index has fallen about 16 percent so far this year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down around 26 percent. Popular cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and…


Does Crypto Lending Affect Your Credit Score?

Although very popular and quickly becoming mainstream, cryptocurrency is something that still seems to confuse many people. Throw in a new financial system made up of FinTech companies that provide crypto loans and other crypto-related services. Then things start getting even more confusing, which is why all efforts to unravel this new technology are essential…


How a Higher Fed Rate Affects Your Finances

Record-low mortgages are long gone. Credit card rates will likely rise. So will the cost of an auto loan. Savers may finally see a noticeable return. The unusually large three-quarter point hike in its benchmark short-term rate that the Federal Reserve announced on June 15 won’t, by itself, have a huge effect on most Americans’…


71% of Finance Professionals Believe Their Department Is Lagging: Latest Report

By Business Wire Nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of corporate finance professionals do not feel their teams’ platforms and tools are as strong as other departments, according to insights published in a new report from Material, commissioned by Teampay, the all-in-one purchasing platform. 93 percent want to create more efficiencies within the finance department. Released at Teampay’s Agile Finance…


Ditch Your Advisor If They’re Not Using This Tool

If you have met with a financial advisor, and upon concluding the meeting felt things were a bit “cookie-cutter,” you are not alone. Many advisors, particularly when it comes to risk tolerance, have a proclivity to stereotype clients based on their age. Follow-up questions often lead to classifying risk tolerance in very overused and oversimplified…


The Federal Reserve Policy You’ve Never Heard of Could Have the Biggest Effect on Your Wallet

By Sarah Foster From Bankrate.com The Federal Reserve made headlines on June 15 when it raised interest rates by the single biggest hike since 1994, but another lesser-known decision at May meeting—albeit a substantially more complex one—could have an even greater influence over how much you pay to borrow money. The Fed said in May…