By Kenny Herzog The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) dropped a bombshell months ago that made ProPublica’s June reporting on billionaires’ tax evasion seem quaint. Dubbed Pandora Papers, the ICIJ’s dossier exposes the vast patchwork of offshore business dealings among world leaders, celebrities, and other public figures. It’s a successor of sorts to the Consortium’s 2016…
The Pandora Papers Reveals Where the Richest People in the World Are Hiding Their Money
How to Avoid ‘Rug Pulls,’ the Latest Cryptocurrency Scam
A new type of scam has emerged in the hype-filled world of cryptocurrency: the “rug pull.” The scam, which gets its name from the expression “pulling the rug out,” involves a developer attracting investors to a new cryptocurrency project, then pulling out before the project is built, leaving investors with a worthless currency. It’s part…
Decentralized Finance 101—What It Is and Why It Matters
Blockchain is still a nascent technology, but it is perhaps the biggest disruption mechanism that the world of finance has had to deal with. Decentralized finance has gained popularity over the previous year, and not many people fully understand its promise and its pitfalls. Currently, traditional big banks and FinTech startups divide the world of…
6 Reasons Sustainability Investments Should Be in Your Portfolio
Want to build an investment portfolio that has a conscientious as well as a competitive edge? ESG investing makes it possible. Putting money into this type of investment vehicle could give you peace of mind—even during economically turbulent times. A Closer Look at ESG Investing The “ESG” in ESG investing stands for “environment, social, and…
Trader’s Guide on How to Choose Tokens for Investments: Security as a Key Factor
Today there are almost 10K tokens circulating in the crypto space, according to CoinMarketCap. How to choose the tokens to invest in among this myriad of options. In this article, you will find some advice on how to minimize the risks of losing assets when investing in crypto. It is not about how to make…
What’s Defi and Is It Worth It? Decentralized Finance Explained
In a world where centralized finance is struggling, decentralized economics is taking the reins. Also known as DeFi, this exciting new development is made up of a variety of applications that run on top of blockchain technology. These applications aim to take control away from third-party intermediaries and put it back into the hands of…
Cryptocurrency’s Ability to Hedge Against Inflation
Two topics in the financial world are dominating the headlines right now: inflation and cryptocurrency. Inflation has been rising steadily, reaching a 40-year high last month; and crypto, whether you invest in it, loathe it, or pay it no mind, is irrefutably here to stay. Crypto, the new kid on the block, has attracted much attention…
Keep All Your Investments Diversified
Recently a new breakfast joint opened up in my town. During my first trip there, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they also have a lunch menu. That meant in addition to delicious breakfast sandwiches; there were also traditional lunch options like soups, salads, and BLTs (a type of sandwich that has bacon, lettuce,…
8 Low-Risk Investments With High Returns
If you want to grow your money and build your wealth, you need to invest it. What if you don’t invest for the long-term? Well, you risk running out of money in retirement and struggling to cover your expenses later in life. Sadly, many working Americans today don’t invest their money in various factors. For…
What It Means to Be an Accredited Investor
If you have big bucks to invest, or if you’re looking for investment opportunities that are only accessible to the high and mighty in society, you should consider becoming an accredited investor. In this article, we are going to look at what an accredited investor is, how to become one, and the investment opportunities that…
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