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Zain Jaffer is an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He began his entrepreneurial journey when he was 14 and later moved to the US to found the tech startup Vungle. After the $780M all-cash sale of Vungle in 2019, Zain shifted his focus to real estate and tech investments. He is currently active in various investment ventures across commercial real estate and PropTech through his family office Zain Ventures, and Blue Field Capital, where he is a Partner. Zain also runs the nonprofit Zain Jaffer Foundation which seeks to directly support causes for and about communities in need all around the globe.
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As SEC approval of ether spot ETFs brings regulatory clarity, ethereum’s growth seems likely.
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With a bit of knowledge and a plan, you can find your way to financial freedom. With student loans, rising housing costs and the ease of credit card use, it’s become all too simple to get into debt. In fact, it’s estimated that about two-thirds of U.S. adults carry some form of debt. And while being debt-free can provide some much-needed emotional freedom and relief, getting out of that debt can sometimes feel like a gargantuan task, especially if you've accumulated a large amount. But according to the financial experts of Kiplinger Advisor Collective, paying off debt doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’re ready to tackle your debt and take charge of your finances, consider these best practices for making debt repayment easier on you and your wallet.
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There’s no shame in asking for help, especially when it comes to your finances. Personal finance is often just that: personal. Not only is it meant to adapt to your own needs, goals and wants, but it also can often be done on your own, with no outside help needed to succeed. However, finance can sometimes get complicated, especially as you start exploring more in depth with topics like investing, planning for retirement and estate planning. While you may be tempted to take on these complex areas on your own, it can sometimes be wise to bring professional help on board. As financial experts themselves, the members of Kiplinger Advisor Collective have helped countless people navigate the complexities of the financial world. Here, they discuss 10 important instances when you may want to consult a professional and why doing so will save you a lot of hassle — and money — in the long run.
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Master apps have big potential, but face regulatory hurdles.
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Taking a non-traditional path may mean thinking outside of traditional savings options. One of the best parts of gig work or other self-employed work is being your own boss. Not only do you get to set your own schedule, but you also get to set your own rules for how and when your work gets done. However, being your own boss means you have to take care of all the administrative work as well. Where an employer would normally provide a retirement account option for you — and maybe even contribute a match — when you’re self-employed, you have to take care of that all on your own. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s impossible to save for retirement, or even difficult. However, there are tips you’ll want to know if you plan to take this route. Here, nine financial experts from Kiplinger Advisor Collective each share one important thing self-employed small-business owners and gig economy workers should know about saving and planning for retirement.
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The stock market can be a confusing place for beginners, but it doesn't have to be. Often accompanied by words like “volatile” and “risky,” the stock market is an intimidating and confusing place for many. While beginner investors may know investing in the stock market is a key part of building wealth, they may also tend to avoid it because they feel it’s too complicated for them to get involved in or that they don’t have the knowledge necessary to make smart investment choices. Here, the financial experts of Kiplinger Advisor Collective seek to demystify the stock market and break down some of the fears people may have around investing. Below, they discuss some of the key steps you’ll want to take when jumping into the stock market for the first time and why a little education and a plan can go a long way toward investing successfully.
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Zain Ventures
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Following a $780M acquisition of his start-up, Vungle, by private equity giant Blackstone in 2019, Zain Jaffer founded Zain Ventures, a family office with a diversified portfolio of asset classes that invests based on a simple model: place strategic capital with the right fund managers, and partner with or invest directly in intra-industry visionaries. As an accomplished investor, and a lifelong entrepreneur, Jaffer has dealt with external angel venture capitalists and investors in myriad capacities: as a Founder, CEO, board member, shareholder, sponsor, co-investor, and a limited partner. Well-versed in the many forms investing can take, Zain Ventures remains inspired by and committed to a simple, direct approach when it comes to achieving investment objectives. With a need to execute a carefully developed investment management strategy and a passion for investing in innovation, industry disruption and breakthrough thinking, Zain Ventures engages more than 40 highly respected and industry-leading fund managers across the fields of public equities, fixed income, and alternatives. This private investment company holds a diverse portfolio of real estate, startups and many other assets. All investments and funds under management belong to the personal estate of entrepreneur and investor Zain Jaffer, affording the Zain Ventures team the unique capacity to invest freely across a variety of asset classes, geographies, return profiles, timelines, and strategies. Far from being just a casual, personal investor or angel investor for friends and family, Jaffer started this private investment management firm to be able to support and encourage others to break out, shake up industries in need of massive transformation and to create new industries that have only been vague dreams of visionary entrepreneurs.