Looking for the newest and best investment apps? We're here to help you find the perfect app to improve your finances. Remember when you had to call up your broker or financial advisor to buy a stock or scan the newspaper for the latest quotes? No? Me either. But I heard it was rough. With today's best investment apps, all of your finances are just a few taps away. But … [Read more...] about 12 Best Investment Apps You Might Not Know About
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How to Find the Best High Dividend Stocks
We often hear that Millennials are terrible investors because most Millennials entered the workforce during the 2008 financial crisis. Afterward, many hesitated to invest after seeing their families lose money, and those who often invested very conservatively. Many have avoided stocks, even the more conservative high dividend stocks. Which begs the question - have … [Read more...] about How to Find the Best High Dividend Stocks
Return on Equity (ROE): Real Estate’s Secret Formula for Success
Real estate investors love to brag about their cash flow or cash-on-cash returns, but for my money I think return on equity is the most important real estate metric you should measure for your rental properties. The big question that real estate return on equity (ROE) allows you to answer is "when is it time to sell?" Especially with the large increases in appreciation … [Read more...] about Return on Equity (ROE): Real Estate’s Secret Formula for Success
The One Percent Rule of Real Estate: Easy Math to Evaluate Rental Properties
So you're interested in investing in real estate rental properties. Congratulations! But the learning curve to evaluating and purchasing your first house is STEEP. How do I find my first property? How do I figure out if it'll make money? How do I even know what a good deal look like? The one percent rule is here to help you do the easy math on rental … [Read more...] about The One Percent Rule of Real Estate: Easy Math to Evaluate Rental Properties
Worthy Bonds Review: Earn 5% Interest on Your Money
Bonds are often an integral part of a diversified investment portfolio. In our Worthy Bonds review, we'll introduce you to a unique type of bond investment open to all investors. If a 5% interest is attractive to you, you'll want to learn about Worthy Bonds. How can a bond investment pay a 5% return in a zero interest rate environment? Here are a few of the … [Read more...] about Worthy Bonds Review: Earn 5% Interest on Your Money
3 Ways to Make Money With Real Estate Investing (Turn $40K into $750K!)
Want to learn how to turn $40,000 into $750,000 with just one rental property? That's the power of real estate, and the subject of the case study later on in the post. But real estate investing doesn't always mean dealing with tenants, toilets, and termites. It can be as easy as clicking a button to buy a stock, or you can put in more work to find dilapidated houses to … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Make Money With Real Estate Investing (Turn $40K into $750K!)
7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property
How do many wealthy people get that way? They invest in real estate. It is a proven way to build wealth. 90% of millionaires became so through owning real estate. So said famous industrialist (and billionaire) Andrew Carnegie. Yet only 15% of Americans invest in real estate, according to a 2017 study. As a real estate investor myself, I can attest to its wealth-building … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property
Why Alternative Investments Are Not Just for the Wealthy
We hear a lot these days about alternative investments. Wall Street firms regularly tout their expertise in these investments and try to convince us we need them in our portfolio. In the beginning, alternative investments were only available to what most would consider the wealthy. The SEC set the definition of the wealthy with their accredited investor definition. To be … [Read more...] about Why Alternative Investments Are Not Just for the Wealthy
7 Unique Alternatives to Invest Outside the Stock Market
As you start to save and increase your income, one of the most important steps you can take is investing your money. Many people struggle to know what to invest in besides the stock market. Granted, the choices are vast and can be quite confusing. However, if you want to ensure a healthy financial future, ensure your family’s finances are secure and live comfortably in your … [Read more...] about 7 Unique Alternatives to Invest Outside the Stock Market
How Swing Trading Can Propel Your Wealth Creation
The dirty secret of investing is that the traditional buy and hold portfolio is dead. Well, I’m exaggerating a little, but make no mistake, increased stock market volatility is forcing change. By including an element of swing trading in their portfolio, investors can evolve their approach to match the new investing world. This evolution can both mitigate increased volatility … [Read more...] about How Swing Trading Can Propel Your Wealth Creation