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...
A financial crisis is an ever-present threat in any economy and nobody knows for sure how to predict them. When an economy falls into catastrophe, most investors end up biting the bullet and losing huge amounts of money on their stock assets. However, while the...
Since the beginnings of civilization, gold has always been viewed as a safe asset. Gold is scarce and can be hedged against inflation. However, financial pundits generally advise against investments in gold or silver, as they don’t offer dividends and regular income. In order to...