Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Most New Investors of 2020 Are Still Investing: Survey
By Michael S. FischerOne-third of new investors cited financial professionals as an information source, up 9 percentage points from 2020.
March 13, 2023
How Life and Annuity Issuers Could Get Silicon Valley Bank FluOne weakness in issuers' defenses could be contracts with low surrender charges.
March 08, 2023
13 States With the Highest Property Tax RatesA few surprises from the Midwest joined several states from the East Coast on this list.
March 07, 2023
12 Worst Metro Areas for First-Time HomebuyersThese cities rank high for wellness and culture but fall short on affordability and job opportunities.
March 03, 2023
Pension and Annuity Assets Can Lead to Biotech Growth and City RegenerationThe authors see life sciences as the ideal place to put retirement cash.
March 02, 2023
New $400M Team to Invest in Insurance Company DebtAn exec from Hudson Structured Capital Management says insurance debt is a good investment because the default risk is relatively low.
February 28, 2023
Robinhood Subpoenaed by SEC Over Crypto BusinessThe probe comes as financial watchdogs take a more aggressive approach to crypto in the wake of FTX's collapse.
February 28, 2023
A Hidden Source of Wealth Many Retirees OverlookUnlocking home equity by relocating to a cheaper housing market can provide a significant source of retirement funding.