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Articles tagged: Personal Finance/Investing

Investing in Water: Books to Get You Started

As water resources become scarce, a water boom may not be far off. Read these books to get smart about investing in water.

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Starbucks, Stocks and Smooth Jazz: What Kenny G Teaches Us About Long-Term Investments

You know Kenny G the musician, but what about Kenny G the successful investor and accountant? Let his long-term investments inform yours.

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Tesla is Not a Car Company: Evaluating a Market Pioneer

Tesla isn’t just electric cars. It’s also a market pioneer in sustainable energy. But does that mean investing in it is a guaranteed win?

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Risk-Reward Trade-Off: What 3 Venture Capital Investment Opportunities Teach Us

Three venture capital investment opportunities prove that VC offers a wide range of risks alongside potential rewards.

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The First Mover Advantage? Or Disadvantage? Why the Early Bird Doesn’t Always Catch the Worm

Pebble was once a promising leader in smartwatches until Apple entered the market. Pebble teaches early investors a lesson in the first mover disadvantage. 

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A Crash Course on the Benefits of REITs for Passive Investors

Can’t afford to buy property? REITs allow passive investors to “own” real estate without having to lift a finger. Learn how REITs work from an expert.

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Accredited Investor Installment #13: Closing Thoughts

Liquid assets like stocks are not safer than alternative assets, like private equity, just because they are publicly traded. Liquidity and risk are not the same.

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Crowdfunding Syndicated Loans: An Alternative for Real Estate Debt Investors

Investing in real estate debt requires market expertise. Investing in a syndicated loan through a crowdfunding platform offers diverse lender expertise.

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The Doctor and the Drug Dealer: A Parable of Registered Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

“Regulation Best Interest” and the Growing Concern for Conflicts of Interest While having drinks with David Colton of Gresham Partners, LLC, he made an interesting analogy to describe the fiduciary […]

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Making Charitable Donations: Seven Practical Considerations

Being Selfless While Also Watching Out For Your Wallet You may desire to be philanthropic, but handing over money may not be the most effective way to make charitable donations. […]

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