Once you’ve decided to build a stock portfolio through low-cost ETFs, the actual decision comes down to two things: which low-cost ETFs to hold, and which broker to hold them through. Trading fees on European markets have fallen to a…
REITs vs real estate crowdfunding is one of the most common questions for retail investors looking to add property exposure without buying a physical building. Real estate has always been a core building block of a diversified portfolio, but for…
On 10 September 2026, the European Central Bank announced a 25 basis point increase to the ECB deposit rate, effective 16 September 2026: the deposit facility rate rose to 2.50%, the main refinancing rate to 2.65%, and the marginal lending…
Mintos peer-to-peer investment marketplace has launched a new bonus campaign for new investors: up to 500 EUR in bonuses when you register and invest using the promo code INVEST26. Campaign details Promo code: INVEST26 Campaign period: 24 August 2026 –…
Between 2018 and 2022 we published several articles reviewing P2P lending and real estate crowdlending platforms. Since then, several of these platforms have collapsed, been investigated for fraud, or run into serious financial difficulty. This page tracks verified, dated sources…
Marriott Raises 2026 Outlook as Hotel Demand Remains Strong Despite Global Challenges The second quarter of 2026 confirmed that the global hotel industry continues to benefit from resilient travel demand. Business travel, domestic tourism and the FIFA World Cup helped…
Chevron Beats Expectations While Exxon Mobil Misses: Why Refining Made the Difference The second quarter of 2026 became one of the strongest periods for global oil companies in recent years. Rising crude prices, record refining margins and geopolitical tensions surrounding…
ETF Research How to Choose the ETFs That Fit You Published: November 5, 2025 Starting to invest doesn’t have to be complicated—especially when execution costs aren’t fighting you. With trading fees as low as 0.14% + €3 on European…
Global Markets Recap — October 2025: AI Optimism, Rate Cuts, and a Shifting Global Balance November 2025 October 2025 will be remembered as a turning point for global markets — a month where optimism surrounding artificial intelligence collided with central…
ExxonMobil Q3 2025: Record Production, Strong Dividends, and Confident Long-Term Outlook ⛽ Published November 3, 2025 · My Passive Income Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) delivered a resilient quarter in a volatile energy backdrop. Record output in Guyana and the…