November 6, 2024

Finance

Mezzanine Financing – Risks and Rewards

Since mezzanine loans provide both borrowers and lenders with attractive cost and return ratios, mezzanine financing can be a great option. Yet, everyone involved must understand all of the risks entails in mezzanine to make sure it is the right fit for their portfolio. Mezzanine debt investors are at the mercy of senior debt and […]

Real Estate Investment Trends in 2024

Real estate investment trends for 2024 center around sustainable and smart properties, tech-driven areas and remote working opportunities. According to New Western, the largest national private real estate investment marketplace, 79% of potential homebuyers still haven’t made an effort to purchase property despite having enough financial means – two of the primary impediments being mortgage […]

The Evolution of Payment Systems – From Cash to Digital Wallets

Payment systems are an integral component of business, yet often go overlooked. This article will trace their development, from cash payments to digital wallets. Today’s most popular payment methods provide convenience, speed and security for both consumers and businesses alike. As trends change over time, businesses that stay ahead of these changes will have greater […]

How to Choose the Best Cryptocurrency App

Cryptocurrency apps provide a user-friendly platform for accessing cryptocurrency information and buying/selling/spending them. Some, like price tracking and news apps, are free while others require registration and identity verification to use. The best crypto apps offer an intuitive trading experience to make getting involved easier for newcomers. Advanced traders should opt for apps offering additional […]

investment

The Benefits of Dividend Investing – Generating Passive Income

The main way to earn passive income is through dividend paying stocks. Simply reinvesting dividends time after time will eventually increase your number of shares due to compounding. Not all companies pay a dividend, but many do. And many companies have a history of raising the size of their payouts every year. When investing in […]

How to Start Investing in ETFs – A Beginner’s Guide

ETFs provide the basis of a well-diversified portfolio and are an ideal starting point for novice investors. Just like stocks, ETFs are traded via online brokers such as TD Ameritrade and eToro with low minimum investment amounts available to beginners. ETFs offer investors various investment strategies and have many different ETFs designed to fit with […]

The Psychology of Investment – Emotions and Rational Decision Making

Traditional economic and financial theory holds that individuals tend to make rational decisions when making choices; however, research demonstrates otherwise. Investment psychology explores behavioural biases that impact investor decision-making, and provides strategies for overcoming them. This book will be of particular relevance for undergraduate and graduate students taking behavioral finance, investment or portfolio management courses. […]

Real Estate Investment Trends in 2024

Real estate investment trends for 2024 center around sustainable and smart properties, tech-driven areas and remote working opportunities. According to New Western, the largest national private real estate investment marketplace, 79% of potential homebuyers still haven’t made an effort to purchase property despite having enough financial means – two of the primary impediments being mortgage […]