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The REIT Income for Retirement: 6 Reasons to Invest in REITs
Retirees seek diversified retirement income sources as they continue to age. REIT income may provide the risk-adjusted returns they need.
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90 Second Lesson – Fees and Carried Interest: Private Equity Sponsor Compensation
The distribution waterfall for private equity funds is generous to fund sponsors: after fees and carried interest, private equity compensation is over 20%.
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Invest Tax-Advantaged Retirement Funds in Private Equity for Growth
Many people don’t know they can invest tax-advantaged retirement funds into private equity for growth. The strategy isn’t for everyone. Is it for you?
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90 Second Lesson – Private Equity Sponsor v. Private Equity Fund
How is private equity structured? The PE industry includes private equity sponsors and financial sponsors who manage private equity funds.
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The Economic Consequences of 1031 Exchanges: 5 Myths Debunked
1031 exchanges are not cop-outs for the wealthy. Like-kind exchanges actually stimulate the economy. Here are 4 myths about 1031 exchanges, debunked.
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The Potential of Hedge Fund Returns: Evaluating Risk and Reward
Hedge fund returns can be big even in a bad market, but they are often risky, alternative investments. Do the benefits of hedge funds justify the risk?
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Surviving the Apocalypse with Alternative Assets
When the apocalypse hits, assets like gold won’t help you survive. Why should you invest in tangible assets such as farmland and water instead?
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What is Private Equity? A Brief History
Private equity firms buy or seek to control private companies through financial leverage. When did it start, and how does private equity look today?
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3 Real Estate Investment Types and Cash Flow Potential
Optimizing Returns in Core, Value-Add and Development Real Estate When investing in real estate, there are a variety of factors that can influence the stability of your cash flow, as well as your upside potential and overall projected return. One such factor is the amount of property improvements necessary in the early stages of your […]
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Size Should Not Matter: Exchange Traded Funds Selections
Given the wealth of options, investing decisions can be overwhelming. Narrow the field with your exchange traded funds (ETF) selections and keep it simple.
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