By Philip Michael In real estate, one of the most pro tactics is the 1031 Exchange—also known as the secret behind how Donald Trump and other real-estate developers pay almost nothing in taxes. However, there’s another, little-known tax loophole that Real Estate Weekly, a New York real estate trade publication, calls real estate’s “best kept secret.”…
Steve Young vs. Joe Montana: Which Superstar QB Has the Better Post-Nfl Business Career?
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Steve Young recently made headlines off the gridiron by announcing his HGGC private equity firm is investing $300 million in registered investment advisors. Young will serve as the chair of the new platform, which will be called Aspire Holdings. Since his retirement from football in 1999, Young has earned a reputation on…
How to Leverage Real Estate Tax-Deferral Strategies to Grow Your Business
By Michael Malakoff It goes without saying that, all things being equal, having access to a larger pool of money offers you the chance of greater returns. That’s why strategies to defer tax payments are so perennially popular, as a way to grow investments and businesses, larger and faster. With that in mind, a number…
The Untold Risk of the ‘Risk-Free’ G Fund
Ah, the allure of the G fund. A popular fund that is invested in treasury securities, and traditionally one of the safest investments available, the G fund is guaranteed by the federal government. Barring the total collapse of the United States government, the government pays the interest. The “safety” and backing of Uncle Sam earmarks…
What’s Defi and Is It Worth It? Decentralized Finance Explained
April 28, 2022
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In a world where centralized finance is struggling, decentralized economics is taking the reins. Also known as DeFi, this exciting new development is made up of a variety of applications that run on top of blockchain technology. These applications aim to take control away from third-party intermediaries and put it back into the hands of…
10 Lessons This Entrepreneur Learned From Flipping $100 Million in Real Estate
By R.L. Adams The U.S. housing market has been on a steady tear for the past century. While there have been blips on the radar, especially with the Great Recession, real estate remains one of the best performing investment vehicles in the world. For entrepreneurs who understand the mechanics of how to successfully profit from…
Is ESG Investing an Expensive Scam?
Commentary When you hear the acronym ESG, do your eyes glaze over? If so, you’re not alone. For some, ESG represents progress. For others, however, it’s nothing but a scam. Nevertheless, the ESG movement is picking up steam, with an increasing number of corporations jumping on board. The acronym, which stands for environmental, social, and…
Is ESG Investing a Scam?
Commentary When you hear the acronym ESG, do your eyes glaze over? If so, you are not alone. For some, ESG represents progress. For others, however, it’s nothing but a scam. Nevertheless, the ESG movement is picking up steam, with an increasing number of corporations jumping on board. According to Barron’s, the sister publication of…
Cryptocurrency’s Ability to Hedge Against Inflation
Two topics in the financial world are dominating the headlines right now: inflation and cryptocurrency. Inflation has been rising steadily, reaching a 40-year high last month; and crypto, whether you invest in it, loathe it, or pay it no mind, is irrefutably here to stay. Crypto, the new kid on the block, has attracted much attention…
Keep All Your Investments Diversified
April 25, 2022
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Recently a new breakfast joint opened up in my town. During my first trip there, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they also have a lunch menu. That meant in addition to delicious breakfast sandwiches; there were also traditional lunch options like soups, salads, and BLTs (a type of sandwich that has bacon, lettuce,…
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