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45% of consumers with $100,000 or more investable assets expect to make changes to their investments due to the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

If you’re looking to buy a new fridge you may be out of luck. Earlier in the pandemic, there was a run on toilet paper. Now it seems that customers looking to buy a refrigerator are facing long waiting times as models are back-ordered across the country. There are also shortages for other major appliances including dishwashers, dryers and some microwaves.

Rich families in the United States are hearing from their consultants that they must act now or risk losing millions of dollars.

The overall size of the economy is expected to hit precrisis levels by the fourth quarter of next year. But the country's labor market will not reach pre-pandemic levels until 2024, according to S&P Global.

China bought 1.46 trillion yen ($13.8 billion) in medium to long-term Japanese government bonds on a net basis between April and July. That was 3.6 times more than the same period last year.

There's been a drop in activity. What's next?

I did this with my own family. You should too.

San Francisco could soon become the first major American city to lower its voting age to 16. If the measure is passed, it would mark a major step in a growing movement to extend voting rights to younger Americans.

Amazon One palm recognition technology lets folks checkout in stores, wrack up loyalty points, enter venues, and badge into work with no added accessories.

Grocery stores across the United States are stocking up on products to avoid shortages during a second wave of coronavirus.

The LIBOR, short for London Interbank Offered Rate, is a fluctuating short-term interest rate that influences the way other interest rates are set in the world of finance. It is also used to gauge the overall health of the financial lending system on a global scale.

Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds.

A look at these securities, in light of the Federal Reserve's new outlook.

Here's what you need to know.

What the Fed's new policy may mean for you.

Why you should refrain from making this move. Thinking about borrowing money from your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 account? Think twice about that because these loans are not only risky, but injurious, to your retirement planning. A loan of this kind damages your retirement savings prospects. A 401(k), 403(b), or 457 should never be viewed […]

You may see some significant tax benefits by making these moves. The end of 2018 presents bond investors with opportunities. This is a prime time to consider bond swaps (or tax swaps as they are sometimes called), in which you sell certain bonds at a loss and replace them with others. Every investor wants to […]

Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds. What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for 2019? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund to lowering your taxes. You have […]

How global returns and proper diversification are affecting overall returns. “Why is my portfolio underperforming the market?” This question may be on your mind. It is a question that investors sometimes ask after stocks shatter records or return exceptionally well in a quarter. The short answer is that while the U.S. equities market has realized […]

Some alterations to the Internal Revenue Code were less publicized than others. Late last year, federal tax laws underwent sweeping changes. Nearly a year later, you can be forgiven for not keeping up with them all. Here is a look at some important (yet underrecognized) adjustments that may affect the numbers on your 2018 federal […]

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new website and social media links We are pleased to launch our new website, www.AlternativeWealthGroup.com social media links. Aside from an updated look, the new website features simple navigation that highlights the services and capabilities for our 3 Divisions: AWG Wealth Management, AWG Real Estate Advisors, AWG 1031 […]