Troubled Brokers Sometimes Pitch Dangerous Deals
Due Diligence is an essential part of any risky investment. Higher risks offer higher rewards, but market volatility is already enough to worry about, that stress shouldn’t be compounded by an incompetent or unethical broker using your money for dubious purposes. Bad actors, rotten eggs, troubled brokers, whatever you want to call them—they should be […]
Oil and Gas Scams: Common Red Flags and Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself
If you think you’ve found the right oil or gas investment to “strike it rich,” consider this: it may be a scam. While some oil and gas investment opportunities are legitimate, many oil and gas ventures are frauds. Many of these schemes start in so-called “boiler rooms,” where skilled telemarketers use high-pressure sales tactics to […]
Don’t make investment decisions based upon phone calls alone
The phone rings and a well-spoken gentleman asks if you have a moment to discover how to make a guaranteed 30% annual ROI on your money by investing in a new cutting edge technology. This is nothing new for you, as you except several investment calls a week. Although a guarantee of 30% return on […]
REGULATION D, PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
Rule 501 created the Accredited Investor definition for Investor eligibility for Rule 505 and Rule 506 Regulation D Private Placements. The Accredited Investor definition includes high net worth individuals whose income exceeds either $200,000/year (for single persons) or $300,000/year (for married couples) or a net worth exceeding $1,000,000 (excluding the value of their principal residence). […]
What Are the Key Steps to Take When Preparing to Invest?
Investing is about using your money to work for you and increase your earning potential. Whether it is to save for retirement, purchase a home, plan for a child’s college fund, or perhaps it is to enjoy life more. There are several factors that you should weigh before making an investment decision, such as: Financial […]