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Liquid Gold

March 3, 2024 | With the rapid growth in alternative investments over the past 10 years, Jeremy Kasler was surprised to find one asset that had flown under the radar. Bourbon.

March 2, 2024 | How did Finland go from a high suicide rate to the world’s “happiest” country? There wasn’t one quick fix. A handful of factors helped citizens’ health, including reduced stigma, lower rates of drinking alcohol, antidepressants, and government programs.

Record Highs

March 1, 2024 | Stocks continued to surge Friday to kick off March, a sign that investors remain optimistic on mega-cap technology stocks and the artificial intelligence boom. As the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit new record highs on Friday, investors proved they’re also optimistic about slowing inflation.