What Is Geo-Arbitrage? And How You Can Profit From It!

If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your day job to travel the world, then you’re not alone. Many of us can only imagine having enough time and money to travel to our hearts’ delights, but rarely do we actually try to make it happen. There’s a reason why those stories about couples quitting their corporate jobs to live on sailboats or solo globetrotters living in different Airbnbs every week make the news. It doesn’t happen to most people! So how do these people do it? Do they have millions of dollars stashed away in investment accounts and inheritance funds to financially support themselves while traveling? In many cases, these extraordinary travel tales involve a little-known concept called geo-arbitrage, which essentially … Read more

12 Investing Questions with M1 Finance Founder Brian Barnes

Note – This blog post may contain affiliate links. While all opinions are my own, and I’m a long-time user and proponent of M1 Finance, I do receive a small compensation if you choose to sign up through the links in this article. Investing can strike fear in the hearts of far too many. But, it doesn’t have to! Be sure to check out Money Q&A’s full review of M1 Finance! Behind the Scenes Interview with Brian Barnes – Founder of M1 Finance Here are 12 great questions that Hank Coleman and Lacey Langford asked Brian Barnes, the founder of M1 Finance, on the MilMoney Movement Podcast. The topics were wide-ranging from investing through the M1 Finance platform, investing using margin, M1 Finance’s … Read more

The Anatomy of a Successful Angel Investor

Become a More Successful Angel Investor

The following is a guest post from Jeremy Larner, an angel investor who also runs JKLWorldwide.com, conducting procurement and investment strategies for wealthy clientele in the world of art. What does a successful angel investor look like? Is it a flamboyant millionaire flying around in private jets? Or is it a savvy investor that makes research based investments following a strategy that facilitates success? For angel investors, the latter is more likely to be true. Anyone with a large sum of money can be an angel investor. However, being a successful angel is something entirely different. There are accreditation requirements to meet and due diligence to be done. An aspiring angel needs to know the true anatomy of a successful investor in … Read more

Top 3 Reasons Why You Probably Shouldn’t Invest in Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are booming right now. Maybe they don’t always offer the best return on your investment on some days, but there’s enough media hype surrounding this new type of currency that it’s almost impossible to not hear about it. Cryptocurrencies are not for everyone. Should you invest in cryptocurrencies? Here are three reasons why you might want to sit this craze out. There’s Bitcoin, which is typically worth anywhere between $12,000 and $20,000 per unit in current markets. And others, including Litecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. As you can see, there are plenty of options for investors to consider, using the popular trading platform Coinbase. But, are cryptocurrencies really worth investing in? It seems like everyone these days is … Read more

M1 Finance Review – A Great Robo Advisor for Investors

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Note – This blog post may contain affiliate links. While all opinions are my own, and I’m a long-time user and proponent of M1 Finance, I do receive a small compensation if you choose to sign up through the links in this article. When it comes to investing with robo-advisors, there are plenty of low-cost, automated trading platforms available today. While there are unique advantages (and disadvantages) to each one, the newest robo-advisor on the market called M1 Finance gives the more established, sophisticated investors great investing options. Developed by a 25 year-old Stanford graduate, M1 Finance simplifies the investment process for beginning and experienced investors alike. Unlike other robo-advisors, M1 Finance does not charge a fee, and it gives … Read more

USAA ETF Review – USAA Launches Its First Electronic Traded Funds (ETFs)

When you’re trying to diversify your investment portfolio, it’s important to go beyond the usual options of stocks or bonds and consider new investment opportunities. There are many advantages to diversifying your portfolio. You’ll have lower risk thresholds, greater returns on investments, and potentially lower fees. What you invest in is just as important as who you invest with. A fund manager or investment platform with a poor history of returns could spell disaster for your portfolio. On the other hand, a successful company, platform, or organization could be tremendously helpful when it comes to getting the best returns on your investments. USAA-made ETFs are prime examples of new and promising investment options. The United Services Automobile Association offered one … Read more