So, you have a sum of money lying around in your savings fund. Assuming you keep your money in a bank, did you know that most savings account in Malaysia offer only 1 – 1.8% interest rate every year? That doesn’t sound like very much, because it is NOT much Read more…
Whether it’s behaving like a bull or a bear, the gold market offers high liquidity and excellent opportunities to profit in nearly all environments due to its unique position within the world’s economic and political systems. While many folks choose to own the metal outright, speculating through the futures, equity and Read more…
How to go from idea to paying customers in one to eight weeks. Last year, 310 out of 100,000 people on average created new businesses each month in the U.S., according to the 2017 Kauffman Index of Startup Activity. Most entrepreneurs start businesses out of opportunity rather than necessity. We asked Read more…
It’s not uncommon to hear about entrepreneurs who used the wealth they made from a previous endeavor to build a thriving new startup, or about seasoned business owners who took over a decades-old franchise and transformed it into something new. These stories are inspiring in their own way; but to Read more…
Of course, money isn’t everything. But, for start-up company founders, it’s top priority. You can tell vendors, investors and loan officers that you want to make a difference in the world, but they will be more interested in financial metrics, especially your profit margin. If your business is new, there are several factors to consider before Read more…
In mid-November, Kylie Jenner marked a milestone moment with a visit to a strip mall. For the past three years, her Kylie Cosmetics had only sold its makeup online and briefly in pop up shops. But after signing an exclusive distribution deal with Ulta, the beauty retailer, Kylie Cosmetics was rolling its $29 Read more…
Want half a share of Apple, or bitcoin alongside protective puts? The investing, trading and wealth management firms on Forbes’ Fintech 50 2019 offer more than just the services once exclusive to big banks and traditional financial firms. They’re tapping into markets by merging new tricks with the old. Take, for example, the maturing roboadvisor market as Read more…
If you are thinking about starting your own organization, then you might have considered the possibility of establishing it as an offshore company. An offshore company offers benefits that regular companies cannot match. Before you decide what kind of organization to establish, you should learn a bit about how starting an Read more…
These days, learning about personal finance and investment is as easy as searching online. However, this is a double-edged sword because while information has become more accessible, not everything you’ll read on the Internet will be true or helpful. I’ve seen websites with misleading data, people telling false stories, and Read more…
Four in 10 American adults wouldn’t be able to cover an unexpected $400 expense with cash, savings or a credit-card charge that could be quickly paid off, a new Federal Reserve survey finds. About 27 percent of people surveyed would need to borrow or sell something to pay for such Read more…