4 Ways Fintech Is Revolutionizing Multifamily

Laveta Brigham

When people hear the term “fintech,” or financial technology, they likely don’t immediately think of multifamily housing. Most people probably associate fintech with digital and mobile payment companies or investment apps, brokerage services, and robo-advisors targeting millennials and Gen Z consumers, such as Acorns or Robinhood. While these are mainstream […]

8 Winning Stocks to Make Money in 2021

Laveta Brigham

Author: Rich Duprey | January 11, 2021 Stay focused on your financial goals So 2021 is starting off to be just as interesting and crazy of a year as 2020, but investors should stay laser focused on their own goals and not all the noise that’s swirling around. In that […]

Why Are California’s Hospitals So Overwhelmed?

Laveta Brigham

The shortage of nurses and doctors to take care of all the incoming COVID-19 patients is an even bigger issue than the limited ICU beds, experts told me. Doctors can warehouse patients temporarily in a hospital tent or empty building, but patients still need someone to come hook up their […]

Why negative interest rates could be on the way

Laveta Brigham

Given the risks of holding large numbers of banknotes, plus its inconvenience and the cost of insurance, rates might have to go significantly below zero to make a difference. There are other problems. If banks struggle to cut deposit rates below zero, then they will either refuse to pass the rate […]

The 7 biggest Social Security changes of 2021

Laveta Brigham

The 7 biggest Social Security changes of 2021 The beginning of a new year is often a time of change, including for seniors on Social Security. For Americans receiving these retirement benefits — some 50.7 million ages 65 or older, according to Social Security data from November — it’s time […]