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Podcast: It's All About the $Money, Honey!
Episode: The Mysterious World of Alternative Investments
Description: Of all the classes of assets people can invest in, the one that seems to attract the most interest, but has the least amount of understanding, is alternatives. For many people, the idea of investing in alternatives is exciting, exclusive, and maybe a bit dangerous. Promising huge potential returns, alternatives can be a great way to multiply your wealth, or lose it all. In this episode, we discuss three of the most popular types of alternatives, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Real Estate Investment Trusts. And later, we'll visit with Lisa Ward, CFPĀ® to discuss what really is a f...