The Invest Blog

The dangers of playing it safe: why is it important to explore new investment sectors?

When it comes to investing, a broad diversified portfolio is the best way to go. Although this advice has been shared countless times, people still have trouble following it. There could be several reasons for this, such as the human tendency to stick to the familiar as well as individual aversion to risk. The volatility in certain investment markets or sectors certainly doesn’t help matters much. Human nature tends to make us reluctant to venture beyond our comfort zone. However, this attitude will do you zero favors in the world of investment. Playing it safe and only sticking with investment…

4 Tips For The Modern Trader

A lot of people talk about trading and investing in stocks as if it’s some age-old practice to which there are understood methods and patterns. To an extent, this is accurate; there are certain patterns that can be recognized over time, and methods learned years ago can still be useful and effective today. But the broader truth is that the markets change over time. In a matter of years, new industries can be at the forefront of investor focus, stock charts can change significantly and, perhaps most notably, the ways in which we conduct trades can be disrupted and adapted.…

How to Save on Buying Christmas Gifts

Despite it being one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year, Christmas can in fact be incredibly stressful. There is the struggle to find the time to see everyone that you want to, pressure on whoever is hosting Christmas day to ensure that it goes off without a hitch and of course, there are many financial pressures. Christmas time brings with it many parties, nights out and of course, the financial pressure of buying people presents. This holiday is supposed to be fun and unfortunately many find it to be incredibly stressful because of the financial strain that they find…

Great services for today’s business traveler

The modern business traveler has a lot of demands and little time to fulfill them all. Luckily, thanks to rapid advances in technology, business travelers can obtain most of the services they as and when they need them, thanks to a variety of apps designed specifically for them. Here’s a list of our favorite services for business travelers that can be had with just a few taps on their smartphones. Kayak hotel and flight bookings Most business people’s travel dates are set in stone, which means there’s little point in scouring the web for the best possible deals. Instead, they…

Investing in Commercial Real Estate? Here are 5 Keys to Remember

Dipping into real estate investment is no small undertaking. There is a lot to learn and a lot you need to do in order to give yourself a chance at getting a good return on your investment. This is true of all types of real estate investment, but especially when you are buying an apartment building. There are a lot of small details that can be overlooked, and if you are not careful, you can find yourself in some trouble. To help you out, here are some things that you should do before making your purchase. Talk To Professionals Buying…