In this report, Dan Burrows explains the best ways for non-professional investors to invest in the gold market. Conducting a series of "man on the street" interviews in New York's Financial District, Burrows finds that most people have no idea how to invest in gold, other than buying actual precious metals in coin, bullion or jewelry form. ... Watch Now

Currently, many experts seem are on the fence about whether or not the economy is truly on the mend. Consumers are the true driving force in the domestic economy, and Americans still play a large role in global financial developments as well. Pay attention to the following key trends as the new year dawns to get a sense of where your economic risks and opportunities sit. ... Read More

In a time of major volatility in stocks and bonds, commodities are becoming attractive alternatives for investment portfolios. No other asset class, however, matches the energy of precious metals in recent years. Gold is frequently championed as an excellent hedge against inflation. Yet, its high price keeps it out of reach for many new investors. ... Read More

Used primarily in capital budgeting, IRR or internal rate of return is employed to measure the success or failure of investments. IRR gets its name from the internal aspect, which refers to the fact that it doesn't account for external factors like inflation. In certain financial contexts, IRR is called ROR (rate of return) or DCFROR (discounted cash flow rate of return). ... Read More

Simply put, deflation is the overall reduction of the level of prices for goods and services in any economy. That is, something that costs $200 in a healthy economy costs only $180 in a seriously deflated economy. But this definition does not encompass everything about deflation, including its consequences. Definition ... Read More

It is impossible to read the business section of the newspaper or listen to financial debates without hearing a lot about inflation. What is inflation and why is it so crucial to understanding what is going on? ... Read More