Investing

Last week The FI Couple, a real estate investing duo, sent out this tweet highlighting the growth in their rental income since 2018: However, when pressed about how much they make net of costs, they stated that they only take home around $2,600 per month: After seeing this series of...

Companies usually start out as ‘privately held’, owned by the company’s founders and other private investors. But there might come a time when the company goes public, via an initial public offering (IPO). A few reasons why a company would consider going public: to raise money,...

Key Takeaways: The loss warning came after JF Wealth’s earnings were hit by share-based compensation expenses, falling revenue and rising operating costs The company is struggling to maintain its paying user base and is facing rising refund requests By Emily Chan As a company in the...

Who doesn't love a good roller coaster ride? The highs, the lows, the adrenaline rush — it's a thrill! Now what if I told you that your investment journey could be every bit as wild?! Wait... No takers? Of course not. Most level-headed investors don't want the anxiety-inducing ups...

All great investors have unique skills. But they almost always share a common characteristic: Using checklists. If you don’t ask the right questions before investing, you won’t profit from your stock picks. So if you want to go from a mediocre investor to a great one, answer these 50...

Stock market returns receive all of the attention when it comes to investing. Turn on CNBC or any other business channel any day of the week and likely the first thing you will see are flashing green or red numbers in your face indicating whether the market(s) are up or down for the day. Some...

Commercial real estate professionals should embrace artificial intelligence's (AI) generative capabilities to improve the relationship-focused industry.  Rather than fearing displacement from AI's power, the industry can harness its potential to improve productivity, cut operational costs and...

The Greater Your Skill, The More Luck Matters In any activity that involves both skill and luck, such as investing, as skill increases the vagaries of luck play an increasing role in the outcome. Financial author Michael Mauboussin describes this challenge as the Paradox of Skill. It sounds...

In a true "mop to riches" story, Lee Su-jin, the founder of Korea-based hotel booking app Yanolja, rose from humble beginnings as a motel janitor to become a billionaire.  Lee's journey began in the early 2000s when he took on the role of a janitor at a small motel in Seoul, South Korea. Born...

It's hard not to pay attention when big-name celebrities back an up-and-coming company. That's what's happening now with Karat Financial, a company that offers credit cards and banking to folks who sell via social media. Karat announced a new funding round totaling $70 million. The funding...

It's Wednesday, for those who have been following — you know what time it is. We’re now in the tenth week of Benzinga’s six-month series, “Is ChatGPT A Better Financial Advisor?” Whether you’re a seasoned follower of our experiment, or a newcomer just dipping your toes...

In this latest Trade to Black podcast, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, psychedelic investor and No Fallen Heroes Founder joins host Shadd Dales and millennial entrepreneur Andrew Varrell. Our topic of conversation today: psychedelics, the companies we like, and why investors may want to...

With a massive net worth of $114 billion and a reputation as one of the greatest investors in history, Warren Buffett's words carry immense weight in the financial world. At the age of 92, Buffett's wealth of experience makes him a trusted source of advice for many. One particular piece of timeless...

Kiwi Camara, CEO of Austin-based legal technology firm CS Disco Inc., is one of the few executives who can claim a compensation package surpassing that of Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook.  While Cook is expected to face a pay cut this year of around 40%, following shareholder guidance and his own...

Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have reportedly acquired a stake in the Alpine Formula One team as part of a $218 million deal without putting in any of their own money.  According to The Mail, Reynolds and McElhenney agreed to join a consortium that purchased a 24% stake in...