The financial services sector, especially bank stocks had a tumultuous 2023. The year witnessed three large bank failures followed by repeated interest rate hikes that added to bank interest rates but also resulted in limited borrowing for customers.  Despite these difficulties, top bank stocks are currently outperforming the US Market Index in 2024. According to…

Many people struggle with having a consistent savings plan for retirement, especially if their investing habits aren’t routine. This is where automated investing comes in.  Automated investing is one of the best ways to simplify saving and lighten your mental load. By automating your investments you are less likely to miss your investment goals as…

Wondering about investing in storage units? Many people see it as a viable investment opportunity and look for ways of buying a storage facility.  Over the past four decades, the storage unit has skyrocketed and is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the U.S. commercial real estate market. Many people are drawn towards self-storage investment…

Venture Capital is a type of equity financing that pools money from investors to finance startups and small companies before they have started earning revenues. These funds primarily focus on small companies with high growth potential and require capital for their development and operations.  Venture capital funds are fundamentally different from mutual funds or hedge…

Interested in buying fractional shares but don’t know where to start? This guide will help you streamline the investment process.  Nowadays, there are a number of online brokerages that offer fractional shares to its users. Among them, Fidelity stands out as the best platform for selling and buying fractional shares. In January 2020, Fidelity Investments…

Inflation is a much talked about term in recent times as the United States struggles with record-high inflation rates. The inflation rate peaked at 9.1% in June 2022, making it one of the most economically tumultuous years for the country.  But what is inflation in business? Inflation is an economic phenomenon where prices rise and…