Credit is a critical part of our country’s economic engine. Businesses and consumers use it for nearly every economic action they undertake—from leasing equipment, to buying a home, to paying for medical bills. The consumer side alone currently makes up 20% of U.S. GDP. While credit can make the wheels…
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Did you get in on the biggest U.S. IPO of 2014? That prize goes to Lending Club (NYSE: LC), the pioneer of alternative lending. Lending Club’s IPO lifted off like rocket, and the company currently commands an $8 billion market cap. Early investors made a killing: venture firm Canaan Partners, for…
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A few nights ago, I woke up in a cold sweat at 3:45am. I tried thinking happy thoughts… I tried breathing deeply… I even tried switching pillows. But it was no use: I couldn’t get back to sleep. The fact is, I was rattled about a series of recent investments…
Late last year, we put together a little list for you: We reviewed everything we’d written… Found five of the most popular articles … And then compiled them into a list of “Must Reads" >> Based on the strong response we received, we decided to do it again this year. So…
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The sight of it can be intoxicating. Even if it’s been left under a mattress for years, it smells as fresh as spring. And if you have enough of it, you can “make it rain.” I’m talking, of course, about cash. We all have a special place in our hearts for…
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