Wednesday, June 25, 2014
I’m writing this from a white-washed island in Greece called Folegandros. Yes, it’s summertime… And I’m honoring the age-old investor tradition of “Sell in May, go away.” Typically, I can’t get paid to travel like this… But thanks to a new crowdfunding opportunity, now I can.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Late last year, Amazon.com announced the use of “drones” to deliver packages. Drones are remote-controlled aircraft.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
They say you should invest in what you know and love. “Well,” you might say jokingly, “I know and love food.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Let’s play a quick round of “Which Investment Is Less Risky?” Here are your choices: Start-up A: 7 years in business. Millions in revenue.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Picture your favorite sports team. Now imagine that you’re sitting on your couch, browsing their website before a game… When suddenly you see that you can buy a piece of the team!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Every so often a “Big Bang” occurs in the start-up world... A new company emerges that gives birth to an entirely new industry.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
We love assets that throw off cash: Dividends from stocks… Rental income from real estate… Income from the people we own. “Uh… what?” you might be asking yourself.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Could we be witnessing the end of the stock market? Could its ability to drive wealth be over?
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
A few years ago, a buddy of mine named Charlie invested in Uber. People thought he was nuts: Investing in a car service?
Thursday, March 20, 2014
A “hedge fund” is a fancy way to describe a straightforward investment vehicle: Basically, hedge funds are like mutual funds that offer – theoretically, anyway – higher returns.