Here’s to the Crazies as well as the “Naysayers”
Capital / Crowdfunding / Innovation / Investing / Investment Groups / Scams

Here’s to the Crazies as well as the “Naysayers”

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

Crowdfunding: The “Fat Lady” is on stage
Business / Capital / Crowdfunding / Investing / US Government

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

Capital Accumulation: The Holy Grail
Capital / personal finance / Saving for retirement

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