Spot Silver $22.54 – 5/03/22 A quick look at the price of silver today leads one to believe that it is about $25 per ounce, which is roughly half of what it was in the spring of 2011. (Silver traded as high as $48.50 on 4/28/11.) But that is the spot price for a futures […]
I recently did a webinar with a colleague on the subject of learning about Bitcoin and cryptos. An Introduction to Crypto-Currencies Hosted by Robert Ryerson, Dr. Jose Cao Alvira, Nikki Shank. Thursday, March 25 2021. 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) GMT -4. We have recorded the webinar event for you! In case you […]
Working with a financial advisor to help you achieve your financial goals has become increasingly common. Where once people considered financial advisors and financial planning in general only appropriate for the very wealthy, now people from a broader range of income levels are interested in creating a comprehensive financial plan for themselves and using a […]
There’s little doubt that cryptocurrency is one of the hottest topics in the financial sphere today, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s easy to understand. Due to the sophisticated technology that powers it and the incredible speed with which it has evolved, cryptocurrency can be a confusing subject even for people with a good […]
Today, the field of financial planning is growing in popularity, with more people than ever working to create some type of financial plan for their future. For those who possess little understanding of the financial industry, financial planning can be overwhelming and difficult. In these cases, it might be prudent to seek the services of […]
The cryptocurrency market is perhaps one of the most volatile and unusual investment opportunities in existence today. From the original Bitcoin came hundreds of other cryptocurrencies of all types and for all different purposes. Of these, the most well-known are probably still Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. However, there is another cryptocurrency that has spent a […]
When looking for wealth management assistance and guidance, you should first make sure any prospective advisors have qualified and respected professional designations. Because the financial planning profession lacks an industry-wide regulator, there are several different designations, some of which require only minimal experience or education. Advisors who have the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation, however, […]
For most Americans, large portions of their money sit in retirement accounts without a second thought. Few even consider those funds again until they begin to approach retirement age. One often-overlooked area in retirement is the issue of required minimum distributions (RMDs) and how they might affect you in the future. Many people reach their […]
Though a recent innovation, cryptocurrency has certainly taken the world by storm over the last several years. Originally introduced around 2009 with bitcoin, it did not at first attract international attention, viewed instead as a passing curiosity. But today, that has changed, and cryptocurrencies of all types are fast becoming an important focus of discussions […]
Recessions are a way of life when it comes to both local and global economies. The volatile nature of the stock market and other investments combined with the way world events affect economic trends means that swings between good and bad economic times are inevitable. Like most people, you probably worry about the implications of […]