Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
DeSantis Plan to Cut Florida Property Taxes Heads to Ballot
By Michael J. BolognaState lawmakers have approved a stripped-down version of the plan.
May 27, 2026
Florida Governor Proposes Axing Taxes on Primary HomesThe first phase of the plan would eliminate property taxes for 60% of Floridians, Gov. Ron DeSantis says.
May 26, 2026
Luxury Home Prices Shot Up in These 12 CitiesLuxury buyers, Redfin reports, are typically less sensitive to mortgage-rate swings than their non-luxury counterparts.
May 26, 2026
Life Settlement Market GrowsThe transactions brought each seller an average of more than $180,000 in extra cash.
May 22, 2026
SEC Delays Plan Allowing for Crypto Versions of U.S. StocksThere's concern about the trading of third-party tokens set to be issued without the consent of the public companies involved.
May 22, 2026
Top 12 States Where Americans Are Thriving FinanciallySmartAsset looked at factors like income, employment, debt and SNAP use.
May 21, 2026
Reg BI and New Product Best Practices: What BDs Should KnowTed Luecke, examination director at FINRA, offers tips on how BDs can stay compliant while bringing on new products.
May 19, 2026
Lawmaker Casts Doubt on More SALT Tax Relief This YearRep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., suggested the idea was unrealistic.