Real Estate And Other Great Investments To Make In 2018

With the Federal Reserve planning on raising interest rates three or four times this year, and with the stock market on an expensive territory as the year begins, people must be careful about where they invest. Here are some tips on where investors should funnel their hard-earned money in 2018.

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One is to try to max out your 401(k) plan in 2018. If you’re nervous about the market, no problem – you can invest your account balance in a money market or stable value fund. You’ll still benefit from the tax break and any employer matching.

Peer-to-peer lending platforms are the next good option. With these companies, you’re able to loan money to individuals in small increments as if you were the bank. You get to earn a pretty decent rate of return of usually upward of 6 percent or more. As an investor in peer-to-peer lending, you’re investing in other people and their goals.

Thirdly, go for real estate. While commercial real estate is seen as bullish this year, you don’t have to outright put your investment in a physical property as there are ways to have hands-off investment in the industry. One option is investing in real estate notes. Another is Fundrise, which buys commercial properties and allow investors to invest small sums of money.

Finally, don’t let your career suffer; commit to it. While investing your savings in stocks or Bitcoin is well and good, devote your time and energy to your career as well. With the skills, experience, and connections you gain from your job, you can build the foundations for your own business and better control your financial destiny.

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Randy Benderson is the President of Benderson Development, a commercial real estate company with over 500 properties in 38 states. The company is one of the largest and most diverse real estate developers in the U.S. For related reads, visit this blog.

Take To The Sky: Why Businesses Should Move To The Cloud

Gone are the days when cloud computing was a mere buzzword. Now, both small and big enterprises employ the technology for its many benefits, such as the following:

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Workforce flexibility

Cloud computing enables organizations to optimize their workforce and leverage manpower to meet the requirements of the company. By migrating to the cloud, companies empower employees to access and share files efficiently and no matter their location. Resources can also be efficiently scaled up or down depending on customers’ needs and preferences.

Business agility

Every business encounters both internal and external factors that act as roadblocks to productivity, efficiency, and innovation. For this reason, organizations have to be able to adapt to these problems with the right solutions quickly. Failure to do so can help them meet client needs and nurture a strong relationship with them. Cloud computing streamlines their IT infrastructure and helps promote agility.

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IT security

The Equifax data breach is currently all over the news. While a security case this severe occurs only occasionally, smaller scale issues transpire regularly. With a cloud computing service, organizations can have their data protected in two crucial security areas: information resiliency and privacy. Entry points for attacks can also be limited and defended.

Hello there, I’m Gina Benderson, an IT researcher and scientist specializing in improving systems, engineering new ones, and troubleshooting problems. I also share the latest technology news and innovations, which you can read about by following this blog.