Posts tagged: commodities

Deflation? Inflation? Portfolio Construction and Lessons From the Three Little Pigs

Just as the roots of a recovery from the Great Recession are becoming more evident, there’s another threat on the horizon. First, there’s been talk of the threat of inflation. But an equally troubling threat from deflation is also worrying. What’s an investor to do now to help stay on track for retirement? Let’s take a look at how best to position yourself to protect your wealth now through retirement and prepare for both.

How to Protect Your Portfolio From a Weak Dollar and Runaway Inflation

The U.S. dollar continues to be weak. With all the deficits, bailouts and stimulus packages from Washington, there is a chance that inflation will take off. How should you invest your portfolio to preserve your buying power?