Author: Tim DeBrine

Traditional banks can't lend to small businesses, so they have to go somewhere else. That's where BDCs come in, but they're not all created equal. Many high yielding BDCs are risky, so you have to dig into the fundamentals of a company before investing.

It might be exciting to jump right into the stock market, but until you figure out if you actually have money to invest, you need to slow your roll. The biggest risk comes from investing putting money you can't afford to lose. Spending awareness is the key to success.

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Preferred shares are a great way for new or timid investors to branch out from typical fixed income assets like bonds and CDs into stocks. They're less volatile and owners get more priority for dividends compared to common stockholders.

Looking to invest your savings somewhere that makes more than a measly 0.43%? We have a great option that's easy with no hurdles.

Bonds are an essential part of any investment portfolio, but they can come with unappealing tradeoffs. You can get the best of both worlds if you know how and when to buy.