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While investing decisions and strategies generally differ from person to person, the ultra-wealthy millennials seem to have a common denominator: they prefer assets that reflect a greater appetite for risk, such as structured products, venture capital, and private equity. The full story on the Business Insider : Specialist trader Meric Greenbaum works with his daughter on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 25, 2016.   Brendan McDermid/Reuters Millennials who invest are approaching investing quite differently from how their parents and grandparents did, a recent survey found. The 2008 financial crisis, which happened as many in the 21 to 36 age bracket came of age, seared memories of traditional asset classes like stocks cratering and retirement savings being wiped out. "I won't say there's a mistrust of fixed income or equities or anything paper-related," said Joseph Quinlan, the chief investment strat

Revelations of Donald Trump’s 1995 tax returns probably shocked the majority of the U.S. tax-paying population but for the mega-rich, similar strategies of legally avoiding their ‘responsibilities’ to the IRS are just old news.  In fact, the ultra-wealthy families follow a standard and fail-proof way to go tax-free by either having a top-notched understanding of the U.S. tax laws or by simply hiring an expert wealth manager to find loopholes in the tax code . So what are the ways that the ultra-rich do to legally avoid paying taxes? 1. Declaring income The super wealthy population is proficient at convincingly declaring their lowest possible taxable income and other applicable tax rates. How? By paying themselves reasonably lower salaries and placing a bigger portion of their income in the form of dividends. 2. Strategic borrowing It’s legally possible to employ borrowing tactics to earn money and at the same time, avoid capital gains. For instance, rich people

Investment opportunities are everywhere and while anyone willing to take the risks can enjoy its rewards, only those who know how and where to start investing can fully reach their ultimate financial goals. But how about when talking about those living abroad? Do the same rules apply? Perhaps, most expatriates have already discovered how financially rewarding it can be to live and work abroad . However, others who are yet to venture into wise investment options are faced by the challenges of logistical and strategic factors as well as complicated tax management woes that investing in a foreign land requires. What are the factors that should be considered in order to achieve wise investment choices for expatriates? Here are several things that you should keep in mind. • Remember that choosing tax-efficient investments also means opting for risk-adjusted returns. • One should always go for a diversified investment portfolio to distribute risks. The adage, “do not