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Why Market Forecasts Matter To Long-Term Investors
Tuning out the noise remains important, but so does occasionally reassessing investment strategies to ensure that they rest upon reasonable expectations.
All the Metals We Mined
While we often overlook the presence of these raw materials, they are an essential part of the modern economy. But obtaining these materials can be a complex process that involves mining, refining, and then converting them into usable forms.
The Tesla 'Bubble Or Not' Debate
Few investments in recent years have generated as much debate as Tesla.
Social Security's Uncertain Future: What You Should Know
Social Security is not in danger of collapsing, but the clock is ticking on the program's ability to pay full benefits.
Why We Stay Pro-risk
The path for further gains in risk assets looks to have narrowed after a long run higher, but BlackRock reaffirms its tactical pro-risk stance.
The Budget and the Debt Ceiling: Federal Spending in the Crosshairs
On September 30, 2021, Congress averted a potential federal government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution to provide funding for government operations through December 3, 2021.
Webinar: Opportunities to Transform Education in a Post-COVID World
Register to attend this exclusive discussion with Sal Khan, co-founder, Khan Academy; Wendy Kopp, co-founder and CEO, Teach for All/Teach for America; and Geoffrey Canada, president, Harlem Children’s Zone; focused on our education system in a post-COVID world.
The 50 Companies That Use the Highest Percentage of Green Energy
Green energy was once a niche segment of the wider energy industry, but it’s quickly becoming an essential energy source in many regions and nations across the globe.
Advancing Tax Proposals Put Corporations and High-Income Individuals in Spotlight
As we monitor progression through the legislative process, here are some highlights from the previously released proposed provisions worth noting.
Key Questions for Long-Term Investors
Whether you’ve been investing for decades or are just getting started, at some point on your investment journey you’ll likely ask yourself some of these questions.
The 20 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next Decade
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 11.9 million new jobs will be created from 2020 to 2030 - a growth rate of 7.7%. See the fastest growing and fastest declining jobs—and how much they pay.
Benefits of 529 Plans
There are many more advantages to the college savings programs than simple tax benefits.
Greece 2021
I write to you toward the end of a splendid “trip of a lifetime” with my closest old friends…
Cash Crusade: Where Does Money Created Via Quantitative Easing Actually Go?
As tapering moves to the forefront of policy discussions, you should understand the mechanics of quantitative easing (QE), how money is created and flows into the financial system, and the impact it’s having on financial markets.
What’s Made from a Barrel of Oil?
From the gasoline in our cars to the plastic in countless everyday items, crude oil is an essential raw material that shows up everywhere in our lives.
The Rise of Fintech: 2 Trends Shaping the World
Financial services are undergoing a digital transformation of their own, driven by technological innovations in several key areas.
9/11 Timeline: Three Hours That Changed Everything
For Americans and people watching around the world, September 11, 2001, is a day that will never be forgotten.
How Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Works
Capital gains tax is one of the most overlooked expenses you’ll need to pay on a real estate transaction.
Too Hot to Handle: What's Ahead for the U.S. Housing Market?
Prices are so high that some buyers are backing off, but demand remains strong and will outstrip housing supply for the foreseeable future.
The Rise of Green Muni Bonds
Investors in green bonds should consider the potential trade-offs between investing for environmental impact and investing for return and capital preservation.