Gold has for centuries been an attractive commodity. Not only is the precious metal viewed as a form of currency, but it’s considered an attractive investment commodity as well. That’s especially the case when market or economic uncertainty hits. In fact, gold is typically viewed as a safe-haven assetand inflation hedge. And, physical gold, like gold bars and coins, has …
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Health insurance can be used to cover a wide range of healthcare-related expenses, but in most cases, it won’t cover the cost of living in a nursing home, assisted living facility or with a full-time caretaker. Fortunately,long-term care insurancecan help to protect against these types of costs — which, according to insurance company Genworth, can range anywhere from $1,700 to …
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Donald Trump is the first former president in American history to be charged with either state or federal crimes, with four separate indictments issued between March and August of 2023. Here is a brief overview of the key players and allegations in each of his four criminal cases. State indictment on business fraud charges in New York This was the …
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If you’re in the market for a new home, or you’re thinking about refinancing your current mortgage, you may have faced some challenges. With high mortgage rates and a limited inventory of homes to contend with, it can be difficult to find affordable options. But, doing so isn’t impossible. That’s especially true if you have a strong credit score and …
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Saving money can be a challenge in an economy with persistent inflation. After all, if your money doesn’t earn a return that’s at least equal to inflation, it will lose buying power. But, a certificate of deposit (CD) can help. That’s because today’s leading accounts come with higher returns than the current inflation rate. However, strong current returns aren’t the …
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It’s usually a wise idea to save money now for expenses you may face in the future. After all, you never know when a financial emergency might happen. And when one does, you’ll likely want a financial safety net to fall back on. “Things are going to happen,” says William Thompson, CFP and financial planner at Valor Wealth Partners, LLC. …
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While the current inflation rate is lower than it was in April of last year, it’s not back to normal quite yet. In fact, inflation has been headed up as of late – with March’s annual inflation rate coming in at 3.5% following a 3.2% inflation rate in February and a 3.1% inflation rate in January. As inflation continues to …
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