Two "Insane" Crowdfunding Ideas

Video games that can cure cancer…

Computerized contact lenses…

A train that travels at the speed of sound…

It’s exciting to hear about far-out ideas like these when they show up in the news. But like many “big ideas,” they can be closer to science fiction than to reality.

Actually,…

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The 3 Most Common Crowdfunding Concerns

“Can I really make money with equity crowdfunding? I mean, does this even make sense for someone like me? I’m not a 'professional'  investor.”

Every week, we receive emails from Crowdability subscribers asking different versions of this same question.

Most investors agree that equity crowdfunding sounds promising…

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3 Proven Strategies for Angel Investing Success

“Diversification is protection against ignorance.”

That little gem comes courtesy of one of the world’s most successful stock market investors: Warren Buffett.

And we must admit, Mr. Buffett has done pretty well for himself without the benefits of diversification.

That said, we’re not so sure how Mr. Buffett would do…

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How to Get Liquid on Your Equity Crowdfunding Investments

Few things are certain in this world; few things are actually guaranteed.

Ben Franklin famously put death and taxes on his list. But on a sunny summer day in August, I’m not so interested in addressing those dreary topics.

Guaranteed money, on the other hand — now there’s something that…

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