Meltdown in Greece, Opportunity at Home
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
In 2014, investors in private technology companies made a bundle: Multi-billion dollar acquisitions of companies like Beats, Nest and WhatsApp netted them more than $100 billion.
Investing Ideas
"REIT" Paying 18% Per Year
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Yesterday, Matt told you about a special type of real estate investment: It allows you to invest in major commercial projects—without putting up hundreds of thousands of dollars.
High-End NYC Real Estate... For Less
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The value of all New York City real estate was recently estimated at $3 trillion. Staggering wealth has been made here by real estate investors— And continues to be made here by those who are fortunate enough to invest early in the next up-and-coming neighborhood.
Federal Asset Paying 7.3% Yield
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Can you guess what the government’s largest asset is? Surprisingly, it’s not land, mortgages, or tax receivables.
Triple Your Salary
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Imagine getting an unexpected cash windfall, just for showing up for work. It sounds crazy, but that’s what happened to D'Anne Schjerning, a secretary from San Jose, California.
The "Little Blue Pill" for Your Portfolio
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Once upon a time, there was a little blue pill. Originally, it was designed to treat heart disease...
"Crisis-Proof Bonds"
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Earlier this week, a deal was reached on the Greek debt crisis. With a meltdown averted, the interest rate on Greece’s 10-Year Government Bond stabilized at about 12%.
Breaking: 4,726 Colleges Set to Close
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The United States has 4,726 colleges and universities. To attend these institutions, students spend nearly $600 billion per year—that’s $393 billion for tuition, and $196 billion on expenses like travel and housing.
Warren Buffett's Worst Nightmare
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Imagine you’re out for a leisurely drive. It’s a late Sunday afternoon towards the end of the summer.
Is Your Spouse Cheating on You?
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Several years ago, Danny Boice found himself in a disturbing situation: As far as he could tell, his ex-wife seemed to be staying at the home of her new romantic partner—with her and Danny’s kids. If this were the case, she'd be violating their child custody arrangement.