With so many new opportunities to increase your pool of real estate investors, it has never been easier to utilize Rule 506(c). With third-party verification services, verifying your investors can be completed with ease. If you have ever asked the question, “How do I verify accredited investors?” The answer is to use a third-party service; this reduces the amount of time and effort your firm needs to pay your legal team to conduct internal reviews. To find out more about private equity and the regulations that dictate those markets tune into the VerifyInvestor.com blog.
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When Russia invaded Ukraine, the world turned its back on the threatening nation. In an effort to implore Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop his affront on Ukrainian soil, nations everywhere began sanctioning Russia. The US and EU, in particular, proposed the strictest sanctions ever imposed on a nation. In part, they called for the seizure of luxury assets owned by Russian oligarchs and officials.
Here, we will explain why the government pursued this tactic and where it stands today. Unfortunately, even with threats such as this, the crisis is still ongoing and the death toll is still rising.
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There are many ways to save for retirement, but Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are the chosen vehicle for millions of Americans. In 2020, the estimated value of assets in IRAs was around 19 trillion U.S. dollars. And these assets aren’t only in the hands of older Americans. A recent survey found that more than 42 percent of millennials have retirement accounts. While that’s relatively high compared to other generations at this point in their lives, there’s always room to improve.
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The Covid-19 Pandemic clearly changed the way we work. While remote work was on the rise pre-2020, it’s now at least part of the new normal. But zoom meetings and Jackbox TV games have nothing on what’s to come… The new frontier of work (and more) is the metaverse—a digital world where avatars of real people can interact, work, and live.
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If you cancel your summer road trip, you’re not the only one… Gas prices have hit record highs this year, due largely to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and in part, to high inflation. These two factors have created a perfect storm for oil prices, leaving many Americans staying put.
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Generally, a sale of securities must be registered with the SEC. However, there are cases when exemptions apply. One of these exemptions is selling securities to Accredited Investors.
An Accredited Investor is a term the SEC uses to distinguish investors who are qualified to make riskier investments, such as in hedge funds or in start-ups. According to the SEC, an Accredited Investor should meet one of the following common SEC accreditation requirements:
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Investing in companies and causes you care about is nothing new. But as our environmental impact becomes more and more apparent, investing in companies with an emphasis on sustainability is increasing. In recent years, sustainable investing has become more popular not only for ethical reasons but also because sustainable investments have performed well overall. As with any investment, the goal of sustainable investing is to see your initial investment appreciate in value.
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Last month, the Fed approved rules that would ban its officials from trading certain assets.
The rules were first set forth in the fall of 2021, amended to include a ban on cryptocurrencies, and recently approved. They will go into effect, at least in part, on May 1, 2022.
This is a move to increase consumer confidence that policymakers are making decisions in the best interest of the public.
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The demand for housing is high and the supply is low, so the price of housing continues to rise. As hopeful homeowners wait for a drop they think is sure to come, prices continue to increase. Let’s take a look at the factors contributing to the current state of the housing market and whether it makes sense to invest in real estate now or not.
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Do you need investment capital to fund your startup or small business? Since Title II of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was passed into law and subsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), business owners have been free to solicit the funds they need from accredited investors in an effort to get their companies off of the ground. Because the general solicitation ban has been removed, companies looking to issue securities can broadcast their need for funding to accredited purchasers. However, before you can acquire capital, you need to locate and verify prospective investors first.
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