2021’s Fastest Growing Cryptocurrencies The cryptocurrency space is fast-changing, and gigantic players like Bitcoin are slowly losing their strong industry grip. In 2021, several small cryptocurrencies have risen the ladder, while several bigger cryptos have lost their traction. Any investor thinking of adding cryptocurrencies to their portfolio must know the following fast-growing cryptocurrencies: Dogecoin Dogecoin is a 2013-born cryptocurrency… Read more →
Category: FinTech
Bitcoin for Beginners
Words like “Bitcoin” and “blockchain” are repeated daily in several stories in both the daily financial and internet news, not to mention in several social media discussions by news and business personalities. For the average consumer, the terms can be easily conflated or confused, especially as most mentions in the media are about the current value trends of Bitcoin or… Read more →
Creating Your Own NFT
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are unique tokens that grant ownership rights over digital art, JPEGs, or videos. NFTs are minted on blockchains, which means they are recorded on the same digital ledger as the namesake currency but are separate from the fungible tokens that many investors are familiar with, like Ethereum. With news outlets running stories of newly made NFT… Read more →
5 Stocks to Consider for Early 2021
January 2021 will be known as a historical month for the stock market when retail investors were able to make stocks like AMC and GameStop fly. However, new and veteran investors should be thinking more about some of the more long-term stocks they could pick up. Consider purchasing some of these stocks in early 2021. Disney Disney had a bit… Read more →
Bitcoin’s Widespread Adoption
Bitcoin is everywhere. At least it seems that way. Anyone who’s paid any attention to financial markets during the past year has probably felt bombarded by bitcoin. There’s been a constant flood of articles explaining what it, predicting how high (or how low) its price will go, or offering other commentary about its future. Of course, bitcoin’s been around for… Read more →
Be Wary of Free Financial Advice
Some of the biggest changes to the financial world in recent years have been the result of disruptions that make services free. One of the best examples of this is Robinhood. With a no-commission model for stock trades, Robinhood has made it more affordable than ever before to get started trading stocks. But in many contexts, free and finance simply… Read more →
How to Make Money Without Getting a Second Job
Most people want disposable income and walking around money so they can have a more enjoyable lifestyle, but for those who are otherwise content with their current employment situation, it might not be a viable option to switch careers. In this day and age, it is easier than ever to have a lucrative side gig in addition to having a regular job. Read more →
Five Top Fintech Companies in the USA
Financial technology continues to be one of the most exciting emerging industries in the United States. As businesses begin to brace for the changes brought to us by fintech companies, early adopters stand to gain the most from these innovations. Let’s look at 5 of the top fintech companies in the USA and examine how they can help everyday… Read more →
Six Finance Books that all Financial Professionals Should Read
Make the most out of your career, and stay ahead of the major trends in the financial industry. For a competitive edge, add these six books to your bookshelf. Security Analysis Published in 1934, this book positioned Benjamin Graham and author David Dodd to pick the nation up from out of the Great Depression. With both writers being business… Read more →
How to Be a Better Investor
Achieving a high level of financial freedom will involve more than making money. It will also require more than saving money under a mattress or in a savings account. The best way for a person to increase their level of financial independence is through investing. However, the average American doesn’t do all that well this process. Here are some tips… Read more →