Fundrise is an online real estate investing platform that allows investors to invest in commercial and real estate through crowdsourcing. One of the advantages of Fundrise is that its investments are open to anyone. You need not be an accredited investor to participate in the investment offerings. The company deals mostly in REITS by managing…
Tastytrade is yet another online stock trading platform. A privately-owned company founded by the same individuals who started Thinkorswim, Tasty Trades got its start in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago. US FINRA regulated the company and considers the platform safe. Options Action Tastytrade uniqueness is that it is primarily focused on trading options. While…
YieldStreet is a lending platform that connects investors with asset-based investments as an alternative to investing in the stock market. The target return is 8 – 15% with a 1 to 3-year duration. YieldStreet focuses on such investments as litigation finance, real estate, commercial finance, and consumer finance. Traditionally these types of investments have only…
Have you ever wondered about the money that you have in your pocket? How long does it last? How much of it is in circulation? What is the history of it? Money has been around for thousands of years as a form of currency and trade. Here are some interesting facts. The Lifespan of Money…
A Beginners Guide to Finances If you are just starting out in your journey of financial education and wealth building, or if you have some debt and want to pay it off and start building wealth, then this primer is a good place to start. I’m going to run through some budgeting and wealth building…
We’ve all seen “Buy One, Get One Free” advertisements. It’s the single simple word “free” that allures us as consumers to buy a certain item or shop at a particular store. Be clear that these sales tactics are not due to the charitable nature of corporations but because they are great marketing and sales techniques…
uns I thought it might be helpful to share my financial resource list. This is not a list of ideals but a list of actual financial websites, services, and publications that I use and have found value in. Hopefully you too can take advantage of some of these in your own life and financial journeys….
If you are heating your home with heating oil, you know that prices can fluctuate wildly over time. I personally have an oil furnace, and I’ve paid anywhere from $1.95 per gallon up to near $3.00 a gallon in a three-year time span. So, what can you do to save on fuel? How to Save…
If you are a wine drinker, you know that not only are the choices endless but so are the range of prices. You can spend as little as a few dollars all the way up to hundreds or even thousands for a bottle. So, where do you start? I’ve compiled a short list of some great…
I’ve seen ads lately for a gentleman named Jason Bond. He’s selling an investment strategy promising to make you tons of money via stock trading. You know what they say about something sounding too good to be true. I decided to research to find out about this person and exactly what it is he is…