Financial independence is a shared desire of millions of people. There’s even a moniker for it – F.I.R.E., which stands for financial independence, retire early. But how does one achieve FI? After all, it’s just a theory unless you have a plan in place to get there. Let's find out.
Choosing the right investments is one of the most difficult parts of investing for yourself. While they won't make recommendations, Seeking Alpha can provide the information and analysis you need for success. In this Seeking Alpha review, I let you know how the platform works, and cover the essential features.
Does participating in blockbuster pre-IPO stock purchases involving top-name companies seem like something only for billionaires? At one time, it was, but no more. A platform called Linqto provides fast, low-cost access to shares of rising private companies before they go public. Find out more in our Linqto review.
Pre-IPO company stock is a high-risk/high reward opportunity and potentially one of the most lucrative investments you can own. It's generally only available to high-income, high asset individuals. But if you do qualify, it can be one of the best ways to spread your investment wings into unique and highly profitable opportunities.
You’ll need the kind of returns the stock market provides to reach FIRE status. You can invest in the entire stock market through two popular funds, VTSAX and VTI. VTSAX and VTI are an easy, convenient way to get the benefit of stock market gains without the need to select individual stocks or even a collection of funds.
Homeowners insurance covers the homeowner for damage or loss related to hazards like fire, storm damage, and theft. The average cost of homeowners insurance nationwide is $1,249 per year. In this guide, we’ll explain the various factors that will impact your cost of homeowners insurance.
In the world of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), Barista FIRE is like 'retirement light'. It's easier to achieve because it lets you supplement your income with part-time work. Even if you never become a millionaire, you may still be able to enjoy a partial life of FIRE - Barista FIRE.
Stash is a micro-savings and micro-investments app that gives users access to investment accounts, and teaches them how to invest. Stash may be the perfect platform for a new investor to begin their investment journey.If you’ve wanted to invest but are having trouble getting started, Stash may be just what you need.
An SDIRA is an IRA in which you can hold alternative assets, particularly physical assets, like gold bullion and real estate. You can also store other types of assets not permitted in regular IRA accounts.In this article, I'll cover what we believe to be the seven best self-directed IRAs. Or better put, the seven best self-directed IRA custodians.
Zacks Investment Research is relied on by thousands of investors and is frequently quoted in the financial media. But even if you’ve heard of Zacks Investment Research, you may not be aware that Zacks also offers an investment trading platform. How does it all work? We'll take a look in this Zacks Trade Review.
Financial independence is one of those rare goals many people hope to accomplish – someday. But few ever do. Most of the time, the problem isn't a lack of desire, but the absence of a plan or willingness to commit. The good news is that you can start working towards financial independence now, no matter where you're at in your life.
Meme stock prices are driven purely by social media hype. More specifically, individual investors use social media platforms to create a buzz around the stock, which results in a buying frenzy. Pretty soon, the stock's price no longer resembles its true value. The question is, do you buy in or choose to stay out?
