Tag: investing


How Elon Musk Managed to Convince Banks for Financing Proposed Twitter Deal?

Elon Musk disclosed in a filing on April 21 that he has received commitments for $46.5 million in debt financing to buy Twitter, Inc.. The announcement came a week after he launched his hostile takeover bid, and the social media platform reacted with the adoption of a poison pill. In a week’s time, how did…


8 Proven Ways to Make Money in Real Estate

By R.L. Adams Real estate may have produced more wealth than any other industry, but people still remain skeptical about entering into the fray. Most think that they need to start with some sort of capital, but that’s not always the case. The one magic power you do need is to be able to find the…


8 Tips for Playing the Stock Market With Your Annuity

Let’s be honest. The future is looking more and more uncertain. And, that can definitely impact your finances—especially if you have money tied up in the stock market. If there is a silver lining, if you’re an annuity owner, you probably can rest a little easier. For example, if the stock market crashes, and you…


What It Means to Be an Accredited Investor

If you have big bucks to invest, or if you’re looking for investment opportunities that are only accessible to the high and mighty in society, you should consider becoming an accredited investor. In this article, we are going to look at what an accredited investor is, how to become one, and the investment opportunities that…


Rethink Avoiding Your Agent to Sell Directly to a Friend

DEAR MONTY: I am selling my home through an agent, and I verbally agreed to a price from a guy who lowballed by over half the asking price. The guy is nitpicking everything and taking forever, so I have signed no papers. Now I have another offer through a personal friend. I want to know…


Be Aware of the High Fees Before Investing in Mutual Funds

The late P.T. Barnum—renowned showman and one of America’s first millionaires—summed up one of the hardest lessons in the investing world with one succinct quote, “money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.” While there has never been a shortage of people willing to give their opinion on what stocks are flying under the…


What Homeowners Need to Know About Property Taxes

When you purchase your first home, you become aware that you are required to pay for the privilege of owning a home. That payment comes in the form of property taxes. Property taxes are a revenue source for most local governments. Whether you live in a city, a town, a village, or a parish, you…


You Could Lose Your Crypto If Apple Password ‘Isn’t Strong Enough,’ Warns MetaMask

Apple Inc users who have enabled an iCloud backup for app data could be at the risk of losing cryptocurrency stored in their MetaMask wallet. What Happened: In a Twitter update on Sunday, MetaMask warned users that they may be susceptible to phishing attacks if their Apple ID password “isn’t strong enough.” You can disable iCloud backups for MetaMask…


Why You Shouldn’t Take Celebrity Investment Advice at Face Value

For the everyday investor, it can be tempting to look at celebrity investments like Warren Buffett as bastions of truth. These stock titans may appear to have an inside track on the market—and Buffett’s advice reportedly works for many—but if investing were as simple as following a superstar formula, we’d all be rich. The investing…