As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it’s clear that the global economy has been severely impacted, and the prices of goods and services will continue to rise. Electronics, groceries, gas, furniture, and…nearly everything is becoming more expensive as the days pass. My favorite BBQ place in San Pedro went from $10 BZD for a plate of BBQ to $12 BZD. Hand sanitizer, Lysol spray, Clorox wipes, and so many other items are all more expensive. But why is that? Inflation. Inflation. Inflation! The U.S. Federal Reserve has created funds by printing money and injecting it into the economy through unemployment and…
Have you ever considered investing, but you aren’t sure where to start? Maybe you’ve been told that you should save your money to invest in the next big idea, a large corporation, or the stock market. The most popular ways to invest in the financial world are through stocks, equities, and bonds. Many investors’ portfolios are exclusively composed of these types of financial assets. However, solely depending on investing in stocks or jumping into a currently popular investment craze is like throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping that it sticks. Within the stock market, there isn’t a clear path…
What does it take to be in the top 1% in the US? According to the 2021 Knight Frank Wealth Report, roughly $4.4 million. While you might not have that kind of net worth, you can still take a page out of their book when it comes to making investment decisions. Here are a few key points to investing like the top 1%: Their portfolios are diversified. According to this article from Yahoo Finance, “In addition to holding 61 percent U.S. equities (stocks), the top one percent typically has 12 percent cash, 11 percent allocated to real estate, 6 percent…
David Kafka recently served as a guest on The Real Estate Espresso Podcast hosted by Victor Menasce. As the Founder & Director of 1st Choice Belize Real Estate and Caribbean Capital Group LLC, David discusses how he helps foreigners who want to own property in Belize. He also talks about what it’s like to own property there and how the economy has survived the pandemic. Watch the full episode now! Subscribe to The Real Estate Espresso Podcast here: https://apple.co/3dybyHU And, learn more about Victor Menasce, https://bit.ly/3gZUw7B Learn More about Caribbean Capital Group Can you save money by living in Belize?…
To quote the best-selling author of Rich-Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki, “Real estate investing, even on a very small scale, remains a tried and true means of building an individual’s cash flow and wealth.” And it seems an increasing number of investors agree. In this 2020 poll from Gallup, as of last year just over 55% of Americans owned stocks. That’s down from 67% less than 20 years ago. It’s a telling sign that more and more men and women are leaving Wall Street behind to find their fortune on Main Street. But how exactly do real estate investors make money?…