-
How Advisors Should Plan Virtual Events
2021 Feb 26, 9:49am | 475In the latest of That Makes Cents, an eMoney Advisor podcast powered by Benzinga, we spoke with Daniel Pelesko, eMoney’s events manager, and Greg Furer, CEO of Beratung Advisors. It’s been about 11 months since the pandemic started to have an impact here in the U.S. and by now we’...
-
Premium: NBA Legend Chris Webber's $100M PE Fund Offers 'A Seat At The Table'
2021 Feb 24, 6:07am | 512On the heels of launching a $100 million private equity cannabis fund, five-time NBA All-Star Chris Webber and JW Asset Management head Jason Wild spoke to Benzinga to discuss the importance of their endeavor as well as what's to come in cannabis and beyond. Scroll down to watch the ...
-
30% Of Americans Have Tapped Into Their Retirement Accounts: Here's Why That's No Reason To Panic
2021 Feb 23, 8:10am | 557Many Americans have been forced to take drastic financial measures to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, for a surprisingly large amount of people, those drastic measures included tapping into retirement savings. A new survey by Kiplinger found 30% of older American workers...
-
5 Of The Best Stock Pick And Market Education Newsletters
2021 Feb 19, 9:05am | 389Benzinga, a leading financial news and data platform, is highlighting newsletters that provide investors with actionable insights at a time when the financial markets are seeing a commission-free trading revolution and record engagement. Peter's Premarket Perspective is a newsletter...
-
Goldman Sachs Launches Marcus Invest Roboadviser For Retail Customers
2021 Feb 16, 9:10am | 368Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) has introduced Marcus Invest, a roboadviser for retail customers seeking to invest in managed portfolios consisting of exchange trade funds for stocks and bonds. What Happened: According to the Marcus Invest website, the new endeavor will “offer over 50...
-
Survey: More People Trust Robots To Manage Money Than Financial Advisors
2021 Feb 10, 5:41pm | 344When it comes to money management, most people are putting their faith in robots rather than flesh-and-blood financial experts, according to a global study conducted by Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL). What Happened: The study polled 9,001 respondents between Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 in 14 countries: the...
-
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue. My Co-Worker Got a Facet Advisor and You Can, Too!
2021 Feb 10, 11:31am | 1199Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a meeting with a certified financial planner, and that’s what my co-worker’s husband got her for Valentine’s Day. “I just want to make sure you’re taken care of, babe,” he said. How romantic is that?! Here...
-
Fintech Spotlight: Unpacking Finny's Quiz-Based Take On Financial Literacy
2021 Feb 10, 9:21am | 1531In the last two years, the commission-free revolution and gamification of online trading platforms increased engagement in markets. Now more than ever before are people interested in learning about finance and unique ways to put their money to use. In light of this, Benzinga spoke with Milan...
-
How To Improve Your Investment Future In Just 10 Minutes
2021 Feb 10, 8:45am | 854The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) is now up more than 60% from its March 2020 lows. Unfortunately, not every investor’s portfolio has matched that gain. When you’re struggling with making winning investments, it can seem nearly impossible to get ahead in the market. But...
-
Survey: 74% Of Millennials, Gen Z Have Been Angry At Partner Over Money
2021 Feb 09, 3:13pm | 361Valentine's Day might be Sunday, but there is little love to share among partnered milliennials and Gen Z-ers when one member of the pair makes a unilateral financial decision. What Happened: According to a new survey of 1,523 adults by MagnifyMoney, a subsidiary of LendingTree (...
-
6 Fintech Executives Give Their Predictions For 2021
2021 Feb 01, 9:44am | 1119There’s an ancient Chinese proverb that says “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.“ The winds of change blew in 2020, politically, socially, and economically. It brought about the greatest period of turmoil since the Great Financial...
-
Financial Advisor Marketing: Outsourcing Versus Doing It Yourself
2021 Jan 29, 10:00am | 610In the latest of That Makes Cents, an eMoney Advisor podcast powered by Benzinga, Benzinga’s Spencer Israel speaks with Christine Golden, chief marketing officer of SigniFi, and Davin Carey, financial planning consultant at Avantax Planning Partners. Every financial advisor wanting to market...
-
How Gold Alliance Provides Financial Diversification Opportunities For Americans
2021 Jan 26, 9:37am | 824While there is no shortage of companies and financial brokers assisting people with investing in the stock market, most of them refrain from providing holistic information about various kinds of investment opportunities that they don’t sell. This is why the opportunity of making...
-
How To Invest Like Ray Dalio
2021 Jan 24, 8:49am | 397Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio is one of the most respected names in the industry and his Bridgewater Associates among the largest hedge funds in the world. Following are some teachings and investments from Dalio that could help investors make informed decisions. Macro Trends: One of...
-
5 Misconceptions About Home Insurance Vs Specialized Jewelry Insurance
2021 Jan 15, 7:41am | 1130Last year threw the precious metals and jewelry market into greater prominence as the price of gold, silver and gemstones jumped in value alongside major players in the jewelry market like Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) and Pandora A/S (OTC: PANDY). And the recently announced acquisition of...