A couple that owns more than 100 units and earns over $100,000 per month in rental income explains how they used real-estate investing to retire in their 40s

After losing thousands of dollars day-trading, Michael Zuber decided to try real-estate investing. He and his wife, Olivia, bought their first rental property in Fresno, California, in 2002.  Over the past 20 years, they’ve built a real-estate portfolio that brings in over $100,000 a month. After graduating from college, Michael and Olivia Zuber thought they… Continue reading A couple that owns more than 100 units and earns over $100,000 per month in rental income explains how they used real-estate investing to retire in their 40s

Nobody told VC firms about the ‘crypto winter’. They’ve poured more than $2 billion into digital asset companies this year already.

If a “crypto winter” is coming, nobody told venture capital firms, who’re pouring money into digital asset startups. Crypto companies have raised well above $2 billion this year already, with the FTX exchange taking in $800 million in investments. That’s despite bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies crashing, wiping out more than $1 trillion of value in… Continue reading Nobody told VC firms about the ‘crypto winter’. They’ve poured more than $2 billion into digital asset companies this year already.

2021 Tax Law Changes and Trends That Impact Your Tax Return

The tax year 2021 filing season is here and in the wake of the pandemic, there are different forms of tax relief and provisions that were either extended, expanded, or are new this season. Americans are also faced with a multitude of life changes that all have an impact on their 2021 taxes. For example,… Continue reading 2021 Tax Law Changes and Trends That Impact Your Tax Return

Form 1099-K Decoded for the Self-Employed

1099-K: The BasicsTax season requires some planning and organization for everyone, and that’s especially true when you’re self-employed. On top of tracking business-related expenses, you’ll likely need to track income streams from several clients. Get every dollar you deserve with unlimited tax advice from experts who know self-employment taxes inside and out. Whether you’re a… Continue reading Form 1099-K Decoded for the Self-Employed

Investors have subsidized our Uber rides, Spotify tunes and Netflix bingeing — but maybe not for much longer

Tom Bradley: The stock market may be putting a kibosh on the so-called ‘non-profit’ sector The flow of capital allowed Uber to invest in technology and undercut traditional taxis on price. Photo by REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo Is the era of capital market subsidies nearing an end? I’m not referring to governments bending over to investment… Continue reading Investors have subsidized our Uber rides, Spotify tunes and Netflix bingeing — but maybe not for much longer

Bumpier markets call for a deeper portfolio risk assessment

If everything in your asset mix moves in the same direction most of the time, you will have greater exposure to market corrections Monitors display stock market information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg files It has been quite a bumpy start to 2022 even for more conservative… Continue reading Bumpier markets call for a deeper portfolio risk assessment

The 15 Best Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy for 2022 | Kiplinger

Mid-cap stocks – typically, companies between $2 billion to $10 billion, though some indexes view them differently – are too often overlooked. Large-cap stocks are valued for their stability and dividends, while small-cap stocks are favored for their growth prospects. But avoid the happy medium at your own peril. Many of 2022’s best mid-cap stocks… Continue reading The 15 Best Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy for 2022 | Kiplinger

How to Use a Put Option Overlay to Minimize Market Risk | Kiplinger

investing Stock market volatility is back, and some investors are on edge. While they’re not for everyone, put options could help protect stock gains from a strong market pullback.It was a rough start for stocks. January was the worst month for the S&P 500 since March 2020. Lately I’ve been fielding more calls from clients… Continue reading How to Use a Put Option Overlay to Minimize Market Risk | Kiplinger