Gold As A Currency, A Commodity, Or Both?
Some people like having commodities as part of their asset allocation. For them it makes sense: they are already divested in securities and want to further diversify into alternative investments. Gold in Portfolios Gold has had a special place in portfolios since the dawn of time. However, many people identify it solely as a commodity, […]
Confusing Working Assets With Personal Use Assets
It seems weird to think about it now, but people used to buy houses with no inspection. It was common to make an offer for more than it was worth, and you likely had competition for the house. Houses Are Personal Why? Because they are a personal use asset and not a working asset. A […]
Why I Am So Excited About Cost Basis Requirements
Cost Basis Ramifications of the Economic Stabilization Act.
How Retirement Is No Longer A Right, It’s A Luxury
Retiring has mostly been seen as a luxury. It has only been viewed as a right only recently, and now is again more seen as a luxury.
Summer Financial Checkup: 5 Considerations To Get Ahead Of The Game
Here are 5 easy summertime tasks to conduct for a financial checkup.
Each Purchase Is A Tradeoff
What are the tradeoffs when impulsively purchasing something unplanned?