For most people pension funds represent the main asset in their retirement portfolios. After decades of working hard and paying taxes, it's reasonable that people expect to retire and live comfortably of their pension funds for the rest of their lives. However, if you think...
Government bonds are a familiar sight in many investors retirement portfolios. Their low risks and long-term returns make them an attractive investment for soon-to-be retirees, even though the interest rates they pay are relatively low. For governments, selling bonds is an easy way to get...
For many years the US dollar has been one of the strongest currencies in the world as countries, financial institutions and private investors alike have continually seen it as a solid reserve currency. The American government has played a big role in promoting the surge...