Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
12 Worst States to Save for a Down Payment
By Michael S. FischerIn some states, rising incomes have helped offset higher prices. In others, the path to homeownership has gotten longer.
July 01, 2026
Trump's $1.4B Haul Makes Him Biggest U.S. Crypto MoneymakerCrypto was the largest source of income disclosed in his filing for 2025, which also detailed revenue from hotels, golf resorts and other businesses.
July 01, 2026
Luxury Home Prices Rose Most in These 12 U.S. CitiesHigh prices and strong demand, Redfin reports, have made this a favorable moment for well-off homeowners to cash out.
June 29, 2026
RIA Must Pay SEC $75K Over Custody Rule ViolationsNortheast Financial Group failed to conduct financial statement audits of private funds that the firm advised.
June 26, 2026
Crypto's ETF Boom Gets $4.5B Reality Check in Brutal WeekThe industry is now having a hard time attracting back capital as investors large and small find more enticing opportunities in AI.
June 26, 2026
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Tax Issues to Consider When Investing in AlternativesImplications, both favorable and unfavorable, vary by the type of asset and how and where clients hold it.
June 25, 2026
Debate: Should Gold IRAs Be Part of a Retirement Portfolio?With inflation persisting, many clients have turned to commodities-based investments as a historically reliable asset choice.
June 23, 2026
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Case Study: Guiding a Military Widow Through Finances and TraumaAsset allocation and long-term financial structures aren't necessarily the immediate priority, planner Daniel M. Kopp says.