A blend / blended fund is an ETF or mutual fund investment that gives investors a chance to invest in value stocks and growth stocks. It’s one of the best investment strategies that allow you to diversify your portfolio, rather than investing in one of the strategies.
Growth vs. Value...
As an investor, sometimes seeking the advice or investment support of an experienced professional can help your investment journey. Among the available financial professionals, the difference between investment advisors and brokers confuse a lot of investors. Although both seem similar, the two professional fields are different; they operate under...
Whenever an investing conversation occurs, your portfolio manager or financial advisor will probably mention the words “risk profile.” Even in companies, investors are always talking about the risk profile of the companies they are interested in. So, what is a risk profile?
What’s a Risk Profile
A risk profile is an...
Financial Skills Toolbox
A toolbox is a dangerous place, it contains hammers, saws and nails. If used eloquently they can build your financial fortress. On the other hand, if those using them do not have the experience or the patience to learn how to use them, they can cause unintentional...
Debt is one of those words that elicits strong reactions from everyone. Some people think debt is the devil and should be paid back as soon as possible, while others think its perfectly fine to be in debt. Most people will agree on one thing though: debt is something...
So you have 1,000 Euros or 1,000 Dollars in your bank account and your fingertips are itching to do something with them. You know that the value of these 1,000 will diminish because of inflation and if you do not use them wisely in the short term - they...
Not all p2p lenders are created the same. Each p2p lender has a different profile; investors need to find the right match between a p2p lender and their financial needs. How do investors select the right p2p lenders? This is a question I cannot answer for you, but I...
"Investing is the act of focusing resources on something, to get more"
The above is Jim Reynold's definition of investing. Let's dig deeper.
Investing - What is it?
To invest, you need capital. Capital is an accumulation of a currency. To have capital you need to save. Saving can only take place if you...
Earn it and spend it because you only live once, this is the YOLO lifestyle.
FI seekers earn it then invest it building their way to financial freedom. This delays gratification, but gives greater freedom later on. Those who are successful in their FI journey will so win control over...
The idea of having an emergency fund is advocated by financial experts who think that having a financial floor is incredibly favorable to cover unexpected situations and emergencies.
Now, is there a chance that you are over-saving for an emergency fund? In fact, there is. If you center too much...
Due diligence questions on alternative investments
Due diligence is critical, crucial and never ending. When it comes to evaluating an alternative investment your own research to understand how the risks affect you is paramount. This is a list of questions to start you off in your investigations.
First Questions
Is this investment too good...
Investing your money and becoming financially independent begins with one simple step: saving money.
With a little bit of discipline and planning, you can easily save money on a daily basis. There’s no need to wait for your next paycheck or bonus. With these simple tips, you will be well...
You are sitting at your desk at your office working normally when suddenly you are asked to a meeting with human resources. Uh oh. You go to the meeting and are informed that you will be made redundant. You are escorted back to your desk and asked to take...
Financial independence is a thought process, it is a reflection of the neural connections within the subconscious and how they manifest themselves within the conscious. Thoughts are seeded from other throughs which grow into a decision that have the ripple effects of financial bloom or financial withering.
The structure of decisions...
Fintech companies and mobile-money startups have long relied on traditional banks to operate, but that could soon change.
The FDIC approved bank startup Varo's charter application on Monday, which means Varo can start holding customer deposits.
Receiving an official bank charter has been part of Varo's vision from the very beginning,...
If you are lucky enough to have a job amid this pandemic, there is a likelihood that you are still with the work from home (WFH) measures many companies are still practicing. One of the secrets to success when working from home is investing in a comfy and relaxing...
Agriculture investments, provide an opportunity to invest in food production.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
Food is a key component of human life, in the next decades there will be more human life, and we will need more food. According to the Savills report, Two billion people means we need to increase our output by...
Norwegian Airlines is branching out from its low-fare transatlantic flights from the U.S. to a rewards credit card for frequent fliers in America.
If you’re into counting your miles and want to use points to get free tickets, then Norwegian’s rewards card is just one of the latest offerings to...
Looking for a home to buy is much easier than the buying process itself. The process becomes even more overwhelming when you are haggling for the best price. Unless you spend your day’s haggling for prices and best deals everywhere, negotiating for the best price for your next home...
Who doesn't like a good free app? Anything that gets you closer to saving more every month by helping you reduce how much you spend it's great, as long as it brings joy and happiness into your life. Here are personal finance apps free at your disposal that you should consider...
