You know that stock investing comes with risks. Along with anticipated risks associated with the nature of stock trading, you also face risks associated with fraud. Some of the most widespread forms of stock fraud are carried out through fraudulent stock promotions. What Are Fraudulent Stock Promotions? In fraudulent stock…
A whopping $30-trillion. That’s how much the stock market in the United States is now worth. Who wouldn’t want to tap into that kind of money? After all, you can start investing in this market for as little as $1,000. And the potential returns? Massive. Of course, it still depends…
If you’re a senior investor, you’ve likely been planning and saving for years to build your portfolio. You have rightfully earned everything you have accrued over the years and you deserve to realize the fruits of that labor in your golden years. Unfortunately, your nest egg marks you as a…
Did you know that on February 5th, the stock market suffered the largest crash in years? The drop was of approximately 4.6 percent with the Dow Jones dropping almost 1,600 points. This was the largest crash since the 2011 European Debt Crisis. If you’re here it means that you’ve investments…
Investment advice comes from everywhere… even if you don’t ask for it. Everybody thinks they’ve got “the answer” when it comes to investing and everybody wants to share their secret to success. That’s why you’ve likely been offered quite a few tidbits of investing advice from everyone from your cousin…
Did you know that 32 percent of investors lost money investing in stocks? You don’t invest to lose money. Unfortunately, it’s inevitable for investment loss to happen sooner or later. Many times, investment losses might have been caused by recommendations from your broker. If this is the case, why should…
In a recently filed complaint,The SEC charged a prominent pastor in a scheme to defraud investors out of millions of dollars. Using his religious clout and reputation, the pastor leveraged investments out of devoted followers, mainly elderly. Between 2013 and 2014, the SEC alleges that Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor of the…
Is your broker broke? Are you worried they’re going to break your bank? At Savage Villoch Law we’re determined, no, obsessed with keeping that from happening. We will work with and for you to keep your money, business, and reputation safe in the financial/legal world. Financial investment fraud criminals are…
In the past 70 years, stocks have risen more than 1,000 fold. No one can say for certain when stocks will collectively rise or fall. This means there’s never a better time than the present to get in the investment game. But before you start putting your hard earned money…
Understanding Cybersecurity Risks In today’s digital age, the use of technology to facilitate investments has become largely commonplace. We can see many examples of how investing has moved to the cyber-realm from online investing platforms to robo-advisers. While this has greatly empowered investors to take more direct control over their…