by Toby Mathis | Dec 23, 2021 | Stock Investing
Most retail investors who buy and sell stocks purchase securities through a broker. And consumer facing retail brokerages often serve as a platform for stocks that are listed on a publicly traded stock exchange, like the NYSE or NASDAQ. But what about buying and...
by Toby Mathis | Dec 21, 2021 | Stock Investing
This article has been updated to reflect current information – September 15, 2023 Wall Street is often perceived as a platform for rags-to-riches stories, a sentiment echoed strongly on forums like Reddit.. Subreddits like /r/wallstreetbets and /r/pennystocks...
by Toby Mathis | Dec 17, 2021 | Real Estate
Real estate has long been regarded as one of the most profitable ways to generate passive income, especially if you are involved in rental properties—both residential real estate and commercial real estate. However, while collecting the rent checks from your tenants...
by Toby Mathis | Nov 30, 2021 | Stock Investing
Most people reading this will have already lived through several economic recessions, and in all likelihood experience more. A recession is a natural part of the ebb and flow of an economy. Unfortunately, nobody likes to see what it does to their stock portfolio. But...
by Toby Mathis | Nov 18, 2021 | Real Estate
For many people, real estate investing brings to mind a tycoon in a three-piece suit surveying a skyscraper empire from an office high up in the sky. Or maybe a professional looking couple who buy old homes with cash, masterfully recraft the interior, and put them...
by Toby Mathis | Nov 9, 2021 | Stock Investing
What comes to mind when you think of traders or investors who made it big on Wall Street? Maybe some cork-popping excitement on a party yacht? That image isn’t so different from the glitz and glamor of a gambler raking in the chips after a huge win. But as you’ll see,...
by Toby Mathis | Nov 2, 2021 | Education
Long lines, discounted everything, and even longer receipts. The infamous Black Friday is around the corner and you know what that can mean– shuffling around credit cards followed by some Holiday not-so-cheer decisions. Which begs the question: Is there a way to get...
by Toby Mathis | Oct 26, 2021 | Stock Investing
Most people pay attention to the rising and falling of stock prices on Wall Street, without even noticing the way that many investors build their wealth: dividends. But what exactly are dividends, and how do you calculate how much they’re worth? How to Use a Stock...
by Toby Mathis | Sep 27, 2021 | Stock Investing
This article was updated by Anderson Business Advisors – September 12, 2023 Unless you live under a rock, you probably heard about the GameStop Short Squeeze that began January 2021. Though the GameStop story is most likely over, the theme of retail investors...
by Toby Mathis | Sep 21, 2021 | Education, Real Estate
You may have noticed that some people have decided to put solar panels on the roof of their homes. These homeowners have decided that the long-term benefits of solar are worth the high initial investment. But solar panels may not be the right investment for...