Lynette Zang, chief executive officer at Zang International, says that between inflation and other concerns, investors need to be more heavily invested into gold to protect their savings and the value of the time they put in to build their financial nestegg. Zang says there is enough uncertainty in the global economy and the international banking system to make real assets an appropriate store of value for hedging risks, thoguh she also cautions against investing in precious metals in any way other than holding the physical metal itself.
Author Jobert Abueva discusses "The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention" Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, and endings is always depicted with two opposite faces, one looking forward to the future and the other looking back at the past. Abueva says that kind of multi-directional approach is central to achieving goals and changing the course of your life for the better. While the new year creates a good time for that kind of planning, Abueva says it can be successful at any time of the year, provided there is follow-through on the plan.
Jennifer White, senior director, banking and payments intelligence at J.D. Power discusses the firm's latest research showing that Americans' financial health may not be sustainable. The overall share of consumers who say monthly expenses feel less affordable than they did six months ago is steady at 43% but people who classify themselves as vulnerable and stressed are the most likely to say their usual monthly expenses are less affordable.
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