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Financial management is not an easy task, especially regarding future planning. Whether it be retirement savings, investment growth, or any other tax strategy, the service a financial advisor provides is indispensable. However, with so many of them, it can be very challenging to find the right one in New York. Here are some key factors in finding the right financial advisor who will suit your needs and goals.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Biden-Harris Administration has recently provided a clear example of what many have been warning about for over a year: a significant portion of the new jobs created since the pandemic lockdowns are the direct result of government spending and hiring. This revelation underscores a critical issue—much of the economic growth being touted is fueled not by organic market forces, but by massive government intervention.
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Hedge fund investments have long been considered a lucrative yet complex avenue for investors seeking high returns. With their diverse range of strategies and often sophisticated approaches to generating profits, hedge funds present unique challenges and opportunities for those looking to maximize their investment returns.
When it comes to investing, there are a lot of different options to choose from. One option that is growing in popularity is investing your money overseas. There are a number of benefits associated with this type of investment, including access to a wider range of investment opportunities, higher rates of return, and protection against inflation and currency fluctuations. Additionally, you may be able to enjoy lower taxes on your investment earnings.
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Do you want to be a millionaire? It’s not an impossible dream – in fact, with the right investment strategy, it’s well within reach. In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at how investors grow their wealth. We’ll discuss different investment options and how to choose the right one for you. So if you’re ready to start building your fortune, keep reading!
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The crypto market is extremely volatile. This means that it is important to understand what you are investing in before pouring your hard earn cash into the virtual currency markets. Usually, when someone thinks about cryptocurrencies, they immediately associate them with high returns. Although this may be true, the cryptocurrency markets still have a lot of risks that many traders do not take into consideration when making their trades or investments. The following includes an introduction to cryptocurrency and some very important things that all traders should consider before deciding to invest in any cryptocurrencies.
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Retirement is a time for enjoying life. You can take trips that you always wanted to take or stay home with the kids after school is out. However, this is only possible if you have retirement savings. Many people don’t know exactly how their retirement savings are growing until it’s too late. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Here are safe ways to grow your retirement savings.
Financial planning refers to the process and step-by-step approach to meet an individual’s life goals. A financial plan is a crucial aspect and acts as a guide through the journey of life. It is essential and helps you manage your money and achieve your goals by allowing you to control your investments, income, and expenses. Living the way we desire and accomplish the things we want will require a significant degree of financial planning.
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By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on September 28, 2016 at 6:07 PM, updated September 28, 2016 at 7:15 PM
TRENTON — The fiscal year that ended in June was a rough one for New Jersey’s public employee pension fund as it lost nearly 1 percent on its investments, state officials reported Wednesday.
The market value of the pension fund was $72.9 billion as of June 30, according to the Division of Investment, compared with $79 billion the same time last year.
Investment officials described the fiscal year as a challenging one in which the fund’s performance lagged as compared to other pension funds, as well as the benchmark the state holds itself up against.
“The one-year period ending on June 30th was a challenging and disappointing one for most investors,” said Christopher McDonough, head of the Division of Investment.
Tom Byrne, chairman of the State Investment Council, likewise described fiscal year 2016 as “an incredibly difficult investment environment.”
“You cannot expect outsize returns in an environment with such low interest rates and with equity markets at valuations that are high relative to historical data,” Byrne said at the State Investment Council meeting Wednesday.
Investments in NJ continue five-year slide
JANUARY 17, 2015 LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015, 1:21 AM
BY MELANIE ANZIDEI
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
* New Jersey’s fourth-quarter figures buck the national trends
Venture capitalists invested $320 million in New Jersey companies last year, a decline of $2 million from the previous year and an extension of a downturn in investments in the state that began in 2008. The falloff is in marked contrast to a surge in VC investing nationally that rose to its highest level in 2014 since the end of the dot-com period.
Investments in the Garden State have dropped by about $400 million since the recession, with the drop slowing in recent years, according to a report released Friday.
During the fourth quarter, about $51.9 million was put into 11 deals in New Jersey, a more than $100 million drop from the quarter prior. Only one of last quarter’s deals included a North Jersey company. Teleservices Solutions Holdings LLC, a telecommunications company in Montvale, received $540,000 early-stage investment.
Investors poured the most money into New Jersey’s medical devices and equipment industry. Venture capitalists invested $22.4 million in the state’s medical device industry during the fourth quarter. For the full year, that sector had nearly $81.7 million in investments, making it the most-invested industry in New Jersey last year.
The retail and distribution sector was second with $80 million invested last year. Biotechnology, which has held such promise for job growth in the state, was third with $41.6 million in investments by year’s end.
