Has the Gold Rush Come to An End?
Gold, often touted as the most trustworthy of investments, has looked wild over the past month, plunging $200 in April. Where is it headed next?
Alternative investments
Bull Today, Bear Tomorrow: 5 Portfolio Strategies for Any Market
Sure, the stock market is looking strong now, but the recent downturn has left investors understandably on edge. If you're nervous about whether your portfolio is set up to weather the next financial storm, here are five pieces of sound advice for you.
11 New Rules for Fiscal Survival in a Weak Economy
That simple wait-and-see game plan we adopted when we believed recovery was just around the corner? Not cutting it anymore -- if it ever did. It's time for new strategies to win in the New Normal. Here's a rundown of ideas that once worked to which it's time to say goodbye, and the current wisdom for replacing them.
Ten Wall Street Sales Pitches Investors Should Run Away From
The financial crisis exposed an industry that couldn't manage its own portfolios, much less provide worthwhile advice to clients. Yet 85% of investors continue to invest with brokers. Here are 10 reasons why that's a mistake.
In This Market, Crude Oil Is as Good as Gold
Oil demand is still soft following the recession, but prices remain high. Investors' use of oil as an alternative investment and a hedge against a decline in the dollar play an important role.
Low Expectations for Private Equity in 2010
After a rough 2009 -- even with the recovery in public capital markets -- investors in private equity funds remained cautious with their cash, a trend that appears likely to continue.
