Last week, Unilever acquired a start-up for $1 billion. The start-up’s early investors made an estimated 166 times their money. Some of these investors were ordinary folks just like you. Actually… were you one of them? Get a Shave! The start-up I’m talking about is Dollar Shave Club. Dollar Shave…
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Before I make a big bet in the technology sector, there’s a special indicator I consult. I call it “The Peter Indicator.” Over the past 18 years, it’s been nearly 100% accurate. Today, I’ll tell you about it – then I’ll show you where it says to invest right now. Meet…
For most folks – aside from purchasing a home – buying or leasing a car is the single biggest financial transaction they’ll experience. It can also be one of their most painful experiences… In 2012 alone, the FTC reported 59,214 fraud reports related to car sales. But a new company is attempting…
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With school out for summer, the trash-talking playground bullies have gone quiet. But in the halls of early-stage investing, the zingers continue to fly. The season’s most riveting grudge match? The Old-School Venture Capitalists versus The New-School Equity Crowdfunders! Today we’ll take a quick look at each side’s insults – and reveal…
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Late last year, Amazon.com announced the use of “drones” to deliver packages. Drones are remote-controlled aircraft. They’re mainly used for military purposes. At the time, it smelled like a publicity stunt… Flying saucers delivering little brown boxes of books and shampoo? Really, Mr. Bezos? But as it turns out, it’s legitimate. In fact,…
A “hedge fund” is a fancy way to describe a straightforward investment vehicle: Basically, hedge funds are like mutual funds that offer – theoretically, anyway – higher returns. Most funds have high investment minimums and are privately held – therefore, they’re usually reserved for extremely high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The…
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