What Can I Expect to Happen to My Investments During the Coronavirus Crisis?

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You may be looking for some road-map to help you understand what to expect from your investments during the health and financial crisis brought on by COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. While nobody knows for certain how things will play out, there are some common themes that are unfolding in the financial markets that we can explore, as well as the historical precedents from previous crises. Continue reading What Can I Expect to Happen to My Investments During the Coronavirus Crisis?

P2P Lending Industry in Europe & the Impact of Climate Change on Personal Finance

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Over the last decade, peer-to-peer lending (P2P) has seen an impressive rise as a fintech disrupter to traditional financial and banking services after the 2008 global economic crash. As time marches on, new things emerge that impact the way P2P lending operates and strives to remain sustainable.

In this post, we’ll review global and European perspectives that impact the P2P lending industry as people’s personal finances are impacted by climate change and other socio-political changes. Continue reading P2P Lending Industry in Europe & the Impact of Climate Change on Personal Finance

How to Get Yourself a Side-Gig for Extra Income

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Surely you’ve heard about or know someone who is raking in the dough from a side-gig. In case you have been living under a rock and haven’t heard, a side-gig, aka side hustle, is part of the rising gig economy and it’s changed the way people approach work. It’s a second job after a traditional 9-5 workday that helps people to sock away more money for the good stuff like peer-to-peer (P2P) investing, for example. Continue reading How to Get Yourself a Side-Gig for Extra Income

VIAINVEST closely cooperating with the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) to obtain an IBF licence

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Considering the official stance of the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) regarding commercial activities related to selling claim rights to consumer loans on online platforms, and also to ensure the continuity of such business operations, VIAINVEST intends to become a participant of a regulated financial and capital market by obtaining an investment brokerage firm (IBF) licence. Currently, VIAINVEST is going through a licensing process in close cooperation with FKTK, which will become the supervisory authority for the company after obtaining the licence. Continue reading VIAINVEST closely cooperating with the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) to obtain an IBF licence

How Do I Know What Kind of Car I Can Afford?

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Buying a car can be both an exciting and daunting endeavor. It is a very large investment and you need to critically evaluate exactly what you need (and why) when buying a car.

Below we’ll take a look at all the things you need to consider when buying a car, as well as some handy tips that give added insight as you weigh up your options. Continue reading How Do I Know What Kind of Car I Can Afford?

How to Budget

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If you dream of growing your wealth beyond your take-home pay and pension, experts say investing is the way to do it. But if you’re ever going to be able to take that first step toward generating returns from asset classes such as peer-to-peer investing (P2P investing), you might want to learn how to budget first. Continue reading How to Budget

What Is Diversification and Why Is It Important?

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Peer-to-peer investments inherently carry some risks. Any portfolio no matter how well set up has those same risks, but not always to the same degree. The difference? Diversification. For investors that want to keep their return expectations high while minimizing risks, diversifying their options is one of the best ways to take advantage of P2P investments. Continue reading What Is Diversification and Why Is It Important?

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

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It’s the age-old question, yet with each rising generation it never loses its luster: How much money do you need to retire? The answer comes down to several factors, ranging from the type of living you earn, the size and diversification of your investment portfolio and/or pension scheme, and the lifestyle you seek to maintain following your career swan song. It’s very likely that in addition to any pension-related income you may be entitled to that you may want to bolster your retirement savings through additional streams such as peer-to-peer (P2P) investing. Continue reading How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

Personal Finance Blogs Worth Checking Out

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When it comes to finances, it’s always good to get a second (or third, or fourth!) opinion on where you should be investing your money. If you’re seeking investment advice or want a fresh take on an investment opinion or decision, reading investment blogs can be extremely eye-opening.

There are a lot of investment blogs out there these days. In this post, we’ll look at some of the top favorites. Continue reading Personal Finance Blogs Worth Checking Out