Alternative assets: what they are and why they are gaining weight in investors' portfolios

Alternative assets: what they are and why they are gaining weight in investors’ portfolios

Thinking about medium and long-term investment forces you to ask an uncomfortable question: what part of my wealth depends, day by day, on what the markets dictate? Simply put, in Spain a significant part of family financial savings is channeled into products linked to market performance — stocks, investment funds, or fixed income. The result is well known: the portfolio can go through periods of volatility when economic conditions change (inflation or interest rates) or geopolitical tensions arise that affect economies.

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Ignacio Solsona: “The subsidy for those over 52 years old allows for better contributions than the minimum wage, but it is necessary”

Ignacio Solsona: “The subsidy for those over 52 years old allows for better contributions than the minimum wage, but it is necessary”

Planning the financial future also involves worrying about how to face the bumps that arise during working life and that often move the idea of the golden retirement further away. This is an area that generates great concern, especially in a world where changes happen at a rapid pace. An example of this is the reception received by initiatives such as those of labor lawyer Ignacio Solsona (Barcelona, 1985), known for his educational videos about retirement, pensions, and subsidies.

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How long does a tow truck take in 2026 and how to track its arrival in real time

How long does a tow truck take in 2026 and how to track its arrival in real time

A typical day on a highway on the outskirts of a city. Traffic intensifies and, suddenly, a car slows down until it stops on the shoulder. The driver turns off the engine, activates the emergency lights, and looks around. Then, he reacts as millions of people would in this same situation: he takes out his phone and calls for assistance. So far, nothing new. What has changed is what happens next.

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Mango tries to reassure its workers: “The collaboration has been and will be maximum”

Mango tries to reassure its workers: “The collaboration has been and will be maximum”

The homicide charge against Jonathan Andic has caused deep shock among the staff of Mango, the company founded by his father, Isak Andic, and of which the accused still holds the vice presidency. The fashion firm is cautious and strives to separate the business from the police proceedings. But the seriousness of the facts and the unease of the thousands of Mango workers have forced it to act.

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