It’s hard to believe that crowdfunding is such a recent phenomenon. While the first crowdfunding campaign was more than 20 years ago, in 1997, it didn’t become mainstream until around 2009, when revenue was around $530 million. Sites like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and Indigogo now make it easy to run a crowdfunding campaign, whether it’s for […] … learn more→
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3 tips to come up with more effective social media images for a business
Most businesses nowadays use images heavily on social media, due to how effective it can be. Because of that fact however it is also a lot more competitive, and you will need to up your game if you want your social media images to capture the attention of viewers and fulfill their goals. While it […] … learn more→
Why you need to read product reviews before buying them
Online shopping in America is a multi-billion-dollar business, and whether you choose to by products that are shipped from inside the USA or from other countries, caution is always necessary. There are countless stories about people getting excited about a product they bought online only to receive an item that was completely different from the […] … learn more→
Proven tips to pick a web hosting provider
There are many criteria how to pick a web hosting provider but user feedback, monthly bandwidth, disk storage, price and the rich assortment of services a web hosting provider does (or does not) offer are critical. These criteria apply for choosing both a shared and a dedicated web hosting provider, only the figures are different. […] … learn more→
Why College is the perfect time to assert financial independence
Many people look at the college years as the time they officially make the transformation from youth to adulthood. For the first time in many of their lives, college students are able to assume responsibility for their own lives. No one is there to tell them what to eat when to go to bed, or […] … learn more→
Some ideas for College student investing
College students are generally focused on a lot of things during their collegiate career. They worry about their homework and their grades, they get used to taking responsibility for their actions without the constant oversight of their parents, and they look to enjoy the social benefits of college life, among many other things. But there […] … learn more→
The best way for students to learn about investing is not in school
At some time in their schooling, students should find out about the do’s and don’ts of investing. Basic principles and strategies should be part of their educational process because the hallmark of a financially savvy individual is the ability to have money strategically placed in a broad spectrum of investments, money that will grow with […] … learn more→
Why financial education should be emphasized early
Many people don’t learn about finances until they get out on their own, at which time it is often a matter of learning on the fly. Basic concepts like saving and investing might not be something that kids deal with much while they are still of school age. The basic educational tenet that has been […] … learn more→
Stock market basics all students should know
The world of investing is something that many people look upon as being extremely complex and involved. As a result, they think that serious investment is a domain best left for experienced professionals or those who have been playing various markets for many, many years. In addition, they might also believe that only the […] … learn more→
Everything you need to know about cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a relatively new financial and investing instrument. Its popularity started with the meteoric rise of Bitcoin, but important details about cryptocurrency are still a mystery to many individuals. Despite this, more people grow curious about digital coins as the technology literacy of society expands. A Powerful New Financial Instrument Emerges As cryptocurrency headlines […] … learn more→
