Saving and saving methods have been linked to man since the beginning as a very important part of his culture. It has always been associated with terms such as prosperity, abundance, and fortune. In fact, the very image that comes to mind when we imagine it, the piggy bank, is a reminder of this.
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Investment portfolios help us to keep our assets, whether they are banknotes, coins, cards, or stocks and bonds, together and stored. It even allows us to see our economic or financial situation at a glance. And beyond its function of bringing together a series of assets, the investment portfolio is a way of understanding investment,…
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At inbestMe, we believe that growth isn’t just about numbers, but about evolving to meet our customers’ needs, stay ahead of industry trends, and consistently deliver exceptional value. Today, we’re excited to share with you the culmination of months of work, creativity, and dedication: the rebranding of inbestMe and the launch of our new native…
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For millennia, the term balance has been considered one of man’s most recognized virtues. Although historically this concept has almost always been used for morality -in fact, in Ancient Greece, the great Aristotle referred to moral virtue as the middle between two extremes-today we can also extend this virtue to finance, and the balance that…
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The timing of retirement can be an exciting opportunity for many people. While it may involve some changes in capabilities over time and a reduction in recurring income, there are numerous strategies to ensure a comfortable and fulfilling retirement.
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At the beginning of 2024, in January, it seemed that the bond investment craze was abating. In fact, the yield on the 10-year US bond (the market’s main benchmark) was slipping below 4% compared to the 5% it had been hovering around a few months earlier. However, as the days have gone by, this trend…
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The situation for savers has changed dramatically over time. A few years ago, it was really difficult to find investment vehicles that remunerated savings at a high interest rate. With interest rates at or below zero, in the case of Europe, the alternatives were limited. That changed more than two years ago, as inflation accelerated…
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You have probably heard of both fixed income bonds and the debt market interchangeably, as the two terms are synonymous. Although with a small technical nuance: bonds are a type of debt that has a fixed duration and coexist with other types of debt such as Treasury bills, shorter-term debt, and bonds, very long-term debt.
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It may come as a surprise, but the first person who wondered how to invest my money dates back to 600 B.C. and it was a rather well-known man: Thales of Miletus. The story goes that the philosopher managed to predict, thanks to his astronomical knowledge, a very good olive harvest in the following season,…
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The great economist John Kenneth Galbraith was fascinated by the fact that in markets, there is always a buyer for every seller. That may be easier to understand when stock prices rise, but what is puzzling is when they plummet. Even when their value is negative, as happened when investing in bonds for many years.
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