After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve finally trimmed interest rates by 25 basis points. And not only has the central bank lowered interest rates, Chair Powell indicated that additional cuts may follow. With rate cuts back on the menu, investors and advisors may feel compelled to move their cash around. This includes the cash they have in money market funds, which will offer diminishing returns, along with the cash sitting idle. However, the question remains: where should advisors and investors l ...

Recent federal policy has reignited discussion around the value of bitcoin as a means of cultivating retirement savings. Looking at bitcoin as a vehicle for long-term growth may seem a bit strange at face value. Some advisors and investors still look at bitcoin and only see the volatility. They may fixate on the moments where the asset class sees its price plummet and people start panic-selling. However, bitcoin may offer value as a long-term holding. Those who hold the cryptocurrency for long periods of ti ...