crowdfunding

In case you haven't heard about the vast amounts of money raised online for Pebble, Oculus Rift or potato salad, Internet crowdfunding is kind of a big deal. Both the Internet and the JOBS Act, a law passed slightly more than two years ago that eased certain security regulations to...

More and more startups are turning to crowdfunding sites for additional capital. In some cases it may be their only source of capital. AngelList, a platform for startups that was created by the people behind Venture Hacks, has already helped new companies raise more than $19 million this month...

Family offices must stay current with investing trends -- in order to fulfill their missions of protecting capital, generating income and delivering returns that beat the market, or achieve "Alpha." Crowdfunding can allow for family offices to achieve these goals and many more. Here are just...

As one of the most dedicated philanthropists in finance, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is giving the bulk of his wealth to charity. Buffett started in 2010, forming the Giving Pledge with Bill and Melinda Gates. "Were we to use more than 1% of my claim checks (...