Saving for retirement is hard. However, when you are still working, creating a retirement investment plan can be relatively straightforward. The goal is to simply grow the money. But, when you retire, your investment goals become multi-faceted, layered, and downright complicated. You still want your money to grow, but you …
Read More »At Ramtin Naimi’s Abstract Ventures, investing and philanthropy go hand in hand
At 26 years of age, Ramtin Naimi, has already made a small fortune as a hedge fund investor. Now, the founder of Abstract Ventures, an early-stage venture investment firm, is looking to rethink how early stage deals are done. Specifically, he’s hoping to combine an emphasis on community and philanthropy with …
Read More »The No. 1 financial priority for Americans isn’t investing
The focus on saving over investing may have to do with participants’ own priorities. “If the next step is saving rather than investing you’re thinking short term,” said Kollauf. “People equate the investment component with long-term needs.” Advisors, however, say that clients these days are generally more mindful of debt …
Read More »Micro-investing app Stash raises $25 million Series B
Stash, a mobile application that aims to make investing easier for those who aren’t as financially experienced, has raised $25 million in Series B funding, the company announced today. The round, which follows the startup’s $9.25 million Series A just this August, was led by prior investor Valar Ventures, with participation …
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