By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage In the second quarter of 2013, private equity investments in the United States were valued at $71 billion! That is a lot of money, and most of it comes from investors just like you. In fact, private equity investments are some of the best ways to generate a passive income using your…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage As you know, Crowdfunding is creating a lot of ‘buzz’ in the financing world right now. The question is; ‘How can you profit from it?’ Many people are turning a profit from new opportunities for individual investors to pool small amounts of capital into emerging small businesses. Let’s take a look at…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project, product or company through relatively small investments from a large number of people. The concept of Crowdfunding has been around for years. Efforts to raise funds from multiple sources range from donations for the high school band to contributing to political campaigns. Two significant…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage There are numerous reasons retirees often find themselves in need of extra money during their golden years. Many do not realize that their IRA is a great way to build wealth, especially when it is a Self-Directed IRA. A Self-Directed IRA offers a financial advantage because: Control – One of the biggest…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Do you want to take advantage of promising investment opportunities but are reluctant to tie up too much cash at one time? How can you get the biggest bang for your buck? People participating in a Self-Directed IRA are aware of critical ways to make their money work harder and legally avoid…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage With a truly Self-Directed IRA, you can invest in almost anything. One alternative investment that is becoming more and more popular is fixed-income equipment leasing. Let’s look at a fictitious yet instructive example. Someone is looking to start a business traveling to doctors’ offices to offer ultrasounds for patients. This would save…