Thank goodness for both! I was scrolling through my Facebook feed over the last few days and I have seen a simple yet “catchy” ad for an investment crowdfunding platform. Now for the record, as you know, I despise this model, as it goes against every bone in my body for what my firm was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Capital
Crowdfunding: The “Fat Lady” is on stage
In a recent blog posting on Crowdfundinginsider.com, the question is posed if the “Wheels have come off” the REG CF for Crowdfunding. The article explores the political manoeuvring that went into the legislation and the “finger pointing” that has resulted with the dismal results so far. It is reported in this piece, that a paltry $24 … Continue reading
Look Out Below…Already Did
As I am sure you are all aware, after the Brexit vote, the UK currency has been steadily pushed down against all of the other major currencies like the US Dollar. As of Thursday Oct 6th, it was at 31 year-low. Now it is ALL-TIME low. On the surface, this may seem a curse, but … Continue reading
Capital Accumulation – Part II
My last blog addressed how people can accumulate capital through managing their expenses and consumption. Many other articles are aimed at increasing your income. So now what do we do with this money once we have it? How do we make it start working for us to maximize its potential? The Pyramid approach First let … Continue reading
Capital Accumulation: The Holy Grail
Every financial services guy I see touts some kind of common sense guide for “capital accumulation” targeted at young twenty and thirty “somethings”. Then there are always the guides for the 40-60 age groups that borders between crisis management and locking the windows. A lot of it makes sense and is really the realization similar … Continue reading