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One word you’ll hear a lot in the financial world is “decentralization.” We use it frequently and doubtless you’ve encountered it in other blog posts, podcasts, and books discussing the subject of money. But today, let’s dig a little deeper into what decentralization means, and look at some practical ways …
Technology is invading every aspect of our lives–including our finances. In a world where it seems like everything financial is being digitized, people are looking for a trusted link to physical reality. Opening a gold IRA as part of your retirement planning is one way to create that link. Some …
The pace of change in the world of money and banking is crazy fast right now. Today, we want to focus on the word “crazy.” Inevitably, when something new and exciting comes along that you want to be a part of, it is very, very (did I say very) tempting …
A new monetary ecosystem is emerging. But you probably already knew that. What has yet to be determined is just how the historical forms of money are going to play together with the new kids in town. Imagine if you were the owner of a dance studio that for decades …
The wild swings in the price of Bitcoin and other cryptos over the last week should have you convinced that they are not yet ready for prime time. After rising to just over $20,000 on December 17, 2017, Bitcoin dropped nearly 40% within a week. That was just openers. After …
Last year was crazy for financial technology. For several years, FinTech innovation had been bubbling under the surface, until last year when it exploded into the mainstream in the form of the emerging crypto-mania. 2017 was the inaugural ball – the big party where all the possibilities of financial technology …
The old saying “cash is king” may soon be dealt a major blow. Governments around the world are experimenting with the idea of going 100% “cashless.” While this may sound like a good idea, it perpetuates the trend toward our monetary system becoming increasingly hyper-efficient. This is not a good …
The hype is on. Ethereum and Bitcoin are catching the eye of a wider audience as their prices have risen to new levels. This rise, however, has been accompanied by significant volatility–not the kind of stuff most investors want to deal with. Related: 2018: The Year of the Crypto Hangover? …
A Smart, Simple Strategy Can Minimize Risk and Maximize Returns Back in the day, advisers recommended rebalancing your portfolio every year. In today’s rapidly changing investment world, regular examination of your investment portfolio is a must. Depending on your asset allocation mix, you may want to rebalance every three to …
As we’ve looked at the gold and silver markets over the past year, we’re encouraged that our view of the metals carving out a long-term base since the end of 2015 is the correct one. The 2017 chart looks especially encouraging. It has made a series of higher highs and …
