Author: Josh Patoka

You may already invest through a 401(k) or a self-directed online brokerage. While it’s easy to buy and sell stocks, a lot happens behind the scenes after you click the “Submit Order” button.  Knowing how the stock market works can improve your investment knowledge and help you avoid common investing mistakes by understanding the stock market basics.  What is […]

RealtyMogul is a popular crowdfunded real estate platform that lets you invest in commercial and multifamily properties with (relatively) small amounts of money. It is possible to earn competitive dividends on the platform, but be prepared for a relatively long-term commitment. How RealtyMogul Works RealtyMogul invests in commercial and multifamily properties across the United States. […]

Crowdfund real estate investing is a growing trend for investors to diversify their portfolios. While individual investors can own single-family rental homes, commercial real estate is unaffordable for many. Streitwise lets accredited and non-accredited investors invest in private commercial real estate with a low minimum investment (approximately $2,500) and earn quarterly dividends. This Streitwise review […]

Two of the most aggressive ways to invest in the stock market are by trading options and futures. Experienced investors may use these products to amplify their returns. However, a losing trade also a realistic possibility. Are futures or options better? The answer depends on your investing goals. Here’s what to know about investing in […]

Investors consider several factors before investing in stocks. A stock share price can be one of the most important criteria as investors may be hesitant to invest most of their portfolio into a single expensive stock. Companies sometimes perform a stock split to make stock shares more affordable for retail investors and allow more people […]

Real estate investing requires a lot of cash and time. Although investing in real estate stocks only costs the price of a single share, you may not like the stock market volatility where share prices fall more than the dividend income. These reasons are why a growing number of investors are choosing to invest in […]

Investing in Startups for the Non-Rich or Wealthy. Here’s a Guide that Shows You How You Do It, With Little Money. “When you’ve got 10,000 people trying to do the same thing, why would you want to be number 10,001?” Mark Cuban It’s easy to think investing is all about index funds that hold large […]

Stocks and bonds are the two most common types of investments in most portfolios. Both of these asset classes can build wealth and can also be less risky to invest in than some of the alternative assets you might hear or read about. But what sets them apart and which one should you focus on […]

Are you trying to figure out how to make your idle cash more productive and build wealth over time through investment income? This guide will help you get started investing in the stock market quickly. Investing in stocks is one of the most popular methods to earn passive income and achieve financial independence. Many successful […]

Many investors want to invest in gold but think they must be ultra-rich to get started, but that’s not true. Read on to find out how to invest in gold. As you will see, there are ways to invest in gold while earning an average income. Below are several possibilities to allow ordinary investors to […]