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Despite being the world’s largest oil producer, the U.S. still imported more than 3 billion barrels of crude oil and petroleum products in 2021, equal to 43% of the country’s consumption and making it the world’s second-largest importer of crude oil behind China as illustrated in the infographic below from visualcapitalist.com. 

No matter how old you are, it's never too late to contribute more to your account and bolster your future retirement security. Here are 10 things you need to know about these retirement plans.

The state of democracy has dropped from an average global score of 5.37 to 5.28, the biggest drop since 2010 after the global financial crisis which translates into the sobering fact that only 46% of the population is living in a democracy of some sort. This article takes a look at the democratic state of each region in the world.

As you look for ways to diversify your investments and hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, there are several lesser-known (or at least lesser-utilized) strategies that are certainly worth your consideration. One of them is something called a gold IRA.

Wind and solar generate over a tenth of the world’s electricity as illustrated in today's infographic and, taken together, they are the fourth-largest source of electricity, behind coal, gas, and hydro. 

There are few things scarier than a bear market, but steep and sustained drawdowns in stocks are an absolute fact of investing life...so a familiarity with the basics of bear markets should help you better cope with the next one and, to that end, we've compiled the following eight facts you must know about bear markets.

There are various exchange platforms for crypto, but not every platform is suited for every type of user. Each platform has its features, intricacies, fees, and other regulations. Moreover, crypto exchange platforms do not offer every cryptocurrency. By choosing a reputed cryptocurrency, you do not just get to buy crypto, but also a secure online wallet to store your currencies. Here are 6 features you must look for when choosing the best crypto platform.

Collectible toys share the same characteristics as some of the most investable assets, like art and fine wine. They're scarce; price is dependent on condition; they're sought-after, and unlike some other investments, they invoke powerful memories of our childhood. Let's explore. 👇There's a reason we're so bullish on this stuff! Words: 1072

In 2021, coal-fired electricity generation increased by 9% reaching all-time highs globally, showing that eliminating coal from the energy mix will not be a simple task despite 40 nations agreeing at the COP26 conference last year to phase coal out of their energy mixes. This infographic shows the aggressive phase-out of coal power that would be required in order to reach net zero goals by 2050.

This article focuses on five myths about China’s economy and its financial system with my hope that offering more realistic assessments will help investors better judge the opportunities and risks of investing in China.