Last week, I spoke with an investor who said, “I heard you’re supposed to have international investments in your portfolio, but the United States investments are just so much stronger performers, so I got rid of all my international stocks.”

Many people all over the world have what’s referred to as home bias, where a disproportionately high amount of their stock portfolio is in their home country. In the United States, this can often result in their portfolio containing 100% stocks from U.S. companies. 

Recent history is not an indication of future returns and international investments can add diversification to enhance returns, reduce risk, and provide unique opportunities that aren’t available in the United States.

Due to the high government deficit, the topic of privatizing certain government functions, like education and healthcare, have been increasingly discussed. Privatization essentially means moving from government ownership to private ownership. The idea behind pushing this is to lessen the financial burden on the government while promoting efficiency and economic growth. Here are the potential impacts of privatization and what a move toward privatization could mean to individual investors.

If you’re facing a decision to upgrade your home or invest in financial markets, here is how you can weigh the decision of whether to upgrade your home or invest your money in financial markets.

In times of economic and political uncertainty, I often see investors turning to commodities. Types of commodities can range from precious metals like gold, to agricultural products, to energy resources. Their prices are all tied to something physical, whereas the stocks in other sectors may not be. If you’re an investor looking to grow your assets over time, it’s critical to understand were commodities may have a place in your portfolio.

Many entrepreneurs dream of the day that they can sell their business. However, selling a small business isn’t as simple as preparing to sell a publicly traded stock or even a home. This is how to approach selling your business, along with some financial and tax considerations to bear in mind.