Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Tracking Rubles, Real Estate
By Staff WriterRydex Investments added the Russian ruble (XRU) to its lineup of CurrencyShares. The ruble is the official currency of the Russian Federation (Russia) and related...
December 30, 2008
Senior population growth20%: Percentage of the U.S. population by 2030 made up of senior citizens. 40 million: Projected number of Americans over 65 in the next five years. 4%: Average annual growth for Americans between 65 and 74 over the next 10 years.
December 05, 2008
Real estate agents say foreigners retiring in U.S. will aid economy, housing marketThe immigration debate in the United States may have taken a backseat to mounting economic crisis concern. But some are claiming immigration - specifically foreigners...
December 02, 2008
Why consumers aren't consumingConsumer confidence is down to levels not seen since the 1973-75 and 1980-82 recessions. Real wage growth and real income growth have been stagnant in the last few years as income and wealth inequality have been rising. And now with GDP an
December 01, 2008
Why consumers aren't consumingConsumer confidence is down to levels not seen since the 1973-75 and 1980-82 recessions. Real wage growth and real income growth have been stagnant in the last few years as income and wealth inequality have been rising. And now with GDP an
December 01, 2008
New Risk MeasuresThe bad news in the global hedge fund industry has been hard to escape during this economic and market crisis as substantial investor redemptions, large...
December 01, 2008
It's All About the GreenThe world is going green, but one of the biggest obstacles is the conventional wisdom that individual actions don't matter. Of course, as anyone who's...
December 01, 2008
Nursing Home Costs Stay Level"This year, increases were very minimal," notes Sandy Timmermann, director of the MetLife Mature Market Institute, referring to nursing home costs found in the 2008...