Signs of recovery emerge, but the pace of recovery will vary widely by geographic market and industry. There is no question that the coronavirus delivered a “black swan event” or unpredictable impact that pulled the U global economy into a recession. In the U.S., discussion quickly shifted from focusing on […]

Homeowners have been hearing about “historically low” interest rates for the better part of the last decade. But rates that have dropped even lower in the wake of the pandemic has sparked a surge in mortgage refinancing activity with rates that are now at new record low levels. The incredibly

Look at why it is important to periodically review and rebalance investment portfolios and why that is more important than ever given all of the volatility in the stock market. This touches on some key themes that we have already discussed in terms of portfolio diversification and risk, but the

Tips to avoid COVID-related financial scams and fraud As if the dire consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on public health and the economy were not challenging enough, people also need to be diligent in protecting themselves against a surge in COVID-related financial scams. Government agencies around the world ranging from

Extreme volatility in financial markets as has occurred in the U.S. stock market in recent weeks is pushing investors to look for “safe havens” for capital that offer greater protection for capital preservation – and the potential to generate yields even amid economic uncertainty. Investing in tangible or hard assets

Fears about the human and economic toll of COVID-19 have fueled panic and unprecedented volatility in global equities markets. Investors who have capital invested in the stock market have experienced a wild ride of ups and downs in recent weeks. Many stock portfolios have plummeted in values along with the

The New York-based private equity firm CanAm Capital Partners, affiliated with the leading EB-5 regional center operator CanAm Enterprises, has repaid its equity investment in The Civic, a mixed-use redevelopment project, located in a central Philadelphia opportunity zone. CanAm Capital Partners (“CACP”), an affiliate of CanAm Enterprises, is excited to

The old saying “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” is simple, yet sage advice for all investors. Drop the basket and all eggs are broken. Put all your money in one company or stock, and it can financially devastating if it falls.  Diversification is an important aspect

Paying taxes and filing the necessary tax returns is a necessity. Yet, for many people, maneuvering the U.S. tax system can be a daunting and stressful task – even for experienced tax filers. Individuals can follow some fairly simple steps to make preparing personal income taxes a much smoother process.

How to Build a Personal Credit Score Foreigners that are living in the U.S. on a temporary or permanent basis are finding that one thing that doesn’t travel along with them from their home country is their personal credit history. Even individuals who may have had stellar credit in the