Today, the U.S. self storage market is an exploding industry valued at $22 billion. There are many reasons for the rise of self-storage investing, but consumer and demographic shifts are the major drivers. According to a recent survey by the online marketplace Mercari, “Americans collectively have more than 5 billion items sitting at home that they no longer use.” That figure is mind-blowing. [Read more…] about U.S. Self Storage Market is Booming: Here’s How to Invest
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A Beginner’s Quick and Easy Guide to Investing in Gold
Amid the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic – including stock market volatility and fears of a recession – gold is rallying. According to CNBC, gold prices surpassed $1,800 per ounce last year and are only expected to rise.
For many experts, this means that now is a great time to invest in gold. But how should you get started? Below, check out this beginner’s complete and easy guide to investing in gold. [Read more…] about A Beginner’s Quick and Easy Guide to Investing in Gold
The Truth About How Much Money You Need to Invest in Real Estate
There are 28.1 million Americans invested in real estate, and for good reason, too. Investing in real estate is a vital part of having a well-balanced and profitable investment portfolio.
You might be thinking, you have to be fairly wealthy to invest in real estate, right? Like loaded. Here’s the cool part — that’s not true.
How much money do you need to invest in real estate? Let’s find out. [Read more…] about The Truth About How Much Money You Need to Invest in Real Estate
15 Types of Investments (And How They Work)
How is it that most of the world’s richest individuals accumulated their wealth through investing and not from active (earned) income?
The simple answer is that the effects of inflation erode the value of money year-over-year, so investing is an absolute must. Plus, a person is limited by their time, while investments can be infinitely stacked and work for you while you sleep.
Are you ready to start your investing journey? Keep reading to learn about 15 common types of investments and how they work. [Read more…] about 15 Types of Investments (And How They Work)
How to Invest in Silver (Like a Pro)
Has the pandemic made you nervous about your long-term investments? Over the past year, the Dow Jones Index reached record highs fueled by low-interest rates and government stimulus money. But, how long will these “sugar highs” last?
Thanks to historically low mortgage rates, the real estate market blossomed into a seller’s market. While real estate and stocks can be strong investments, it’s not unreasonable to want to sink your money into something more stable—like silver.
Interested to learn how to invest in silver, like a pro? Let’s dive in. [Read more…] about How to Invest in Silver (Like a Pro)