How Many Millionaires? Just how many millionaires does America have? By the latest estimation of Spectrem Group, a research firm studying affluent and high net worth investors, it has more than ever before. In 2015, the U.S. had 10.4 million households with assets of...
September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month – a good time to think about the value and importance of insuring yourself. More Affordable According to a recent Bankrate survey, 42% of Americans have no life insurance at all. They may not know that life...
Wall Street has had a rather calm summer. How about fall? Will volatility increase before and after Election Day? Historical Patterns So far, the market is performing roughly in line with historical patterns. In 19 of the prior 22 presidential election years, the...
Is Virtual Currency a Fad or the Future? Mention “bitcoin” to assorted economists or investors, and you may trigger all kinds of associations. To some, it signifies an exciting new reality – a digital currency with a payment system that could revolutionize finance. To...
High Drug Costs Are prescription drug costs burdening your finances? This problem is far too common today. Consider the price tag of some of the drugs used to treat arthritis, hepatitis C, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. A Kaiser Family Foundation study notes that the...
According to the insurance industry group LIMRA and the nonprofit Life Happens, 43% of Americans have no life insurance.1When The Life Insurance Need ArisesWhy don’t more young adults buy life insurance? Shopping for life insurance may seem confusing, boring, or...