Back in 2019, I remember being surprised at a survey by toy maker Lego that asked young adults what they wanted to be when they grew up. The top answer was YouTube creator! Of the 3,000 children surveyed between the ages of 8 and 12 from the U.S., U.K., and China, a surprising 33% said they … Read more
A reader asks: I own 76 single-family houses, the property management company running those and a small real estate brokerage. I love real estate. But how is this sustainable? Are wages increasing enough to maintain the increase in housing prices? If not, how are people going to ever afford buying a house? What will cause … Read more
By Brian Lantier, CFA NASDAQ:VIOT READ THE FULL VIOT RESEARCH REPORT On Tuesday, March 25th, Viomi Technology (NASDAQ:VIOT) released its second half and full year for 2024. As a result of the company’s divestiture of its IoT business in August 2024, the company is a pure-play home water systems and home appliance company. Importantly, the … Read more
Do you have any NS&I Index-linked Savings Certificates? Are they approaching maturity? Are you wondering what to do with them? The product’s attractions have deteriorated in recent years, so renewing your certificates may not be the no-brainer it once was. On the other hand, inflation is back and proving stickier than a toddler wielding jammy … Read more
While financial markets tend to rise in the long run, short-term volatility can be alarming for investors. Recent swings have been driven by economic policy shifts, persistent inflation concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty – all of which may unnerve even the steadiest of clients. During turbulent periods like these, advisors play a critical role in helping … Read more
