Does money grow on trees?

With the double ­whammy of ­inflation and rock-bottom ­interest rates ­hammering the income of the retired ­population, the minds of many investors wishing to plan for their post-working lives are turning towards alternative investment vehicles. As asset classes go, alternatives are a fascinating area. Their returns have a low correlation with standard asset classes (equities and bonds) and they are a good way to diversify a portfolio. Alternative investments can range from property and commodities to private equity and hedge funds. You could be investing in tin mines or in a seed fun...