May 2016
How Men and Women Invest – Is There Really a Difference?
You know the rap: men are bold but reckless, while women are cautious—sometimes too cautious. But does the research bear out our assumptions? And how do these differences affect our portfolios?
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Brits Weigh EU “Brexit”
More and more the squabbles of faraway nations are landing with a thud on our financial doorstep. But will the so-called "Brexit" be the beginning of a disastrous domino effect?
America’s Newest Dirty Little Secret
The Great Recession destroyed lives, uprooted families, and obliterated millions in Americans' retirement security virtually overnight. The real tragedy? We've learned absolutely nothing.
A Fortune in Shipwreck Treasure Surfaces in the African Desert
Setting forth on a treacherous sea voyage in the 16th century was a leap of faith. Could the Bom Jesus carry its treasure cargo safely to port?
Rate Hike Warning Causes Markets to Freak Out and Tank
If you thought the stock market had accepted and even "priced in" an inevitable rate hike, Thursday's meltdown was an ugly wake-up call.
Soros the Latest Billionaire to Jump on the Gold Bandwagon
Has the gold bandwagon turned into a lifeboat? With billionaire after billionaire, now including George Soros, turning away from the market and bullish on gold, what does it mean for retirement investors like you and me?
Barclays Sells Its Multi-Billion Dollar Gold Business to China
Talk about your lucky coincidences! Just as China felt a strong desire to get into the gold business in a big way, Barclays felt an equally strong urge to bail out. Serendipity, or something else?
What do Venezuela, Central Banks and You Have in Common?
People have a lot in common with nations. We buy more than we can afford, we overextend further than we should and a lot depends on how good our credit is.