Is Now The Time To Buy Gold?

With what appears to be endless fiscal stimulus and rising volatility in the stock market, many investors are asking themselves if they should be investing in gold. The precious metal is often seen as a safe-haven from economic downturns; however, the basis for that argument is merely because it is a widely held belief. Like cash without the erosion of inflation, gold ownership is thought to be a way to store economic value.

What Is a Joint Venture?

When multiple business entities make a decision to start a new business together as a cooperative arrangement, they form what is known as a joint venture. In creating a joint venture, each of the involved entities agrees to what assets they will contribute, how they are going to distribute income and share expenses, and how the new entity will move forward.