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September 23, 2016 Trading Strategies
Many investors are looking for ways to avoid the dangers of a market crash similar to 2008. The best, and most conservative, way is to follow the VIX — aka the fear index.![Real Estate Peak](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Has-Real-Estate-Hit-Its-Peak.jpg)
September 20, 2016 Real Estate
With the Federal Reserve set to announce its latest interest-rate decision tomorrow afternoon, we're left staring down the possibility of a rate hike ... and what that could mean for real estate.![Warning: Hidden Offshore Wealth Risks](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Warning-Hidden-Offshore-Wealth-Risks.jpg)
September 19, 2016 Offshore Solutions
Little island governments aren't going to go to war over your U.S. taxes or wealth. The question is … which governments would?![Killing Democracy: The Rise of Nation Inc.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shutterstock_163440176.jpg)
September 12, 2016 Global Economy
Democracy, sovereignty and a global economy are mutually incompatible. This “political trilemma” has led nations to start acting as corporations, putting your financial stability at risk.![New Money Hitting Real Estate](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/New-Money-Hitting-Real-Estate.jpg)
September 9, 2016 Real Estate
Previously lumped in with financials, REITs will soon have their own sector on the S&P 500. And the added liquidity should open the floodgates for new cash to flow into real estate.