David Rodeck specializes in making insurance, investing, and financial planning understandable for readers. He has written for publications like AARP and Forbes Advisor, as well as major corporations ...

One of my favorite advertising slogans from childhood was the Wendy’s “where’s the beef?” question regarding competitor (i.e., McDonalds and Burger King) hamburgers. I often hear a similar question ...

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Cryptocurrencies often make headlines for their price swings. For example, Bitcoin fell by over 70% from its November 2021 all-time high. To manage this volatility, investors are increasingly using ...

It's not easy being a financial advisor these days, with fixed income portfolios yielding so little in this era of low interest rates. Shortly after the financial crisis began, when interest rates ...

One of the fundamental truths about investing is that there is no such thing as a free lunch. An investment that promises higher returns is going to come with higher risks of losing money. And often, ...

Are Structured Notes the Right Investment for You? Are you considering investing in structured notes but aren’t sure where to start? The latest episode of the WealthBT should be on your must-listen ...

Occasionally I see financial products spring from the dead to devour investor dollars. One such product is called a "structured note." Structured notes are like bonds, only linked to derivatives.

Global structured note issuance rose 53% last year, partly driven by investors seeking customized exposure to environmental, social and governance plays. Among popular ESG investments are notes that ...

As the U.S. economy teeters on the brink of a recession, you may be wondering how you can create a retirement income portfolio that will stand the test of time. Like many other pre-retirees or ...

The latest trend sweeping through wealthtech is providing independent advisors with digital access to structured investments. But some worry they may be overly simplifying the complex, expensive and ...

It's like taking candy from a baby, with sweet words like "guaranteed," "protected" and "secure." Starved for interest income, individuals are ready to devour just about anything their broker or ...