Lincoln Olson

Lincoln is an investor and finance writer. He has worked for financial advisors, institutional investors, and a publicly traded fintech company. Lincoln holds degrees in finance, economics, and accounting.

Written by Lincoln

Dec 18, 2024

How to Invest in Databricks in 2024

Databricks is a cloud-based data analytics software company. While it's not yet publicly traded, here's how you can invest before its IPO.

Dec 16, 2024

How to Invest in Patreon Stock in 2024

Patreon is a membership platform that allows creators to earn income by providing content and perks to their subscribers. Here's how to invest pre-IPO.

Dec 11, 2024

Best Bloomberg Terminal Alternatives: Free & Paid

This is a list of free and paid tools that can replace many of the features of a Bloomberg Terminal at a much lower cost.

Dec 10, 2024

How Much Interest Can You Earn on $1 Million?

How much interest you earn on your $1 million portfolio depends on which assets you invest in. Here's how much you can accrue on 6 popular options.

Dec 10, 2024

Fundrise Innovation Fund Review 2024

Fundrise’s Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund for all investors. Here's a list of companies the fund owns, its performance to date, its safety, and more.

Dec 10, 2024

The 6 Best Stock Picking Services

Not all stock picking services are created equally. Here are the 6 best stock picking services in terms of returns, consistency, and affordability.

Dec 10, 2024

Moby Review: Track Record, Features, Pricing, and More

Moby is a stock-picking and investment research service. We review its performance, features, cost, and whether it's the right service for you.

Dec 10, 2024

Can You Invest in LangChain Stock?

LangChain helps developers integrate large language models (LLMs) into custom applications. Though it's a private company, here's how to buy stock.

Dec 10, 2024

How to Invest in Liquid Death in 2024

Liquid Death is a water company with a billion-dollar valuation. While it's still a private company, here's how you can buy pre-IPO stock.

Dec 5, 2024

Alpha Picks by Seeking Alpha: Is It Worth It?

Alpha Picks is Seeking Alpha's stock-picking newsletter. Here is our honest review, including its track record, how it works, and whether it's worth the money.

Nov 27, 2024

7 Ways to Invest in OpenAI (ChatGPT)

OpenAI is the maker of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. Here are 7 ways to invest in OpenAI before its IPO, while it's still a private company.

Nov 25, 2024

Can You Invest in Bluesky Social Stock?

Bluesky is a social media platform that has recently surged in popularity. Although it is still a private company, it may be possible to invest in it in the near future.

Nov 25, 2024

Top 11 Stock Portfolio Trackers in 2024

A good portfolio tracker will save you time and money. Here are the top 11, including both free and paid options.

Nov 25, 2024

How to Invest in Klarna Stock in 2024

Klarna is a Swedish company specializing in buy now, pay later consumer loans. Though it's not yet publicly traded, here's how you can invest today.

Nov 25, 2024

TradingView Review

TradingView is the best charting platform for traders and investors. Here's a a review of the platform and the features offered on the free and paid plans.

Nov 21, 2024

Empower (Personal Capital) Review: Free Tools & Wealth Management Services

Here is our complete review of Empower (Personal Capital), including the free tools and wealth management services they offer for investors.

Nov 20, 2024

How to Buy Natron Energy Stock in 2024

Natron Energy is a leader in sodium-ion battery technology, offering innovative solutions for energy storage. Here's how to invest pre-IPO.

Nov 16, 2024

How to Invest in xAI Stock in 2024

xAI is Elon Musk's startup that's focused exclusively on artificial intelligence. It's still a private company, but here's how you can buy pre-IPO stock.

Nov 15, 2024

The 6 Best Swing Trading Alert Services

Swing trading alerts send you notifications about the best trades to take. Here are the top 5 swing trading alert services on the market today.

Nov 14, 2024

Stock Market Performance Under Republicans vs Democrats

Political affiliation shouldn't drive your investment choices — data shows the stock market thrives under both parties. Here is our detailed comparison.

Nov 13, 2024

How to Invest in Outreach Stock in 2024

Outreach is an AI-powered sales workflow provider. While it's still a private company, here's how investors can buy pre-IPO stock.

Nov 13, 2024

How to Invest in Addepar Stock in 2024

Addepar provides an all-in-one software solution for wealth management. Though it's a private company, here's how you can get in before the Addepar IPO.

Nov 13, 2024

How to Invest in Chime Stock in 2024

Chime is the largest neobank, a fintech company offering banking services exclusively through a mobile app and website. Here's how you can invest.

Nov 10, 2024

How to Buy BitGo Stock in 2024

BitGo is a leader in the world of digital asset storage. Though it's a privately held company, here's how you can buy BitGo stock ahead of its IPO.

Nov 8, 2024

12 Appreciating Assets to Build Wealth

An appreciating asset is one that increases in value over time. Here’s our list of the 12 best appreciating assets to increase your net worth.

Nov 8, 2024

Masterworks Review: How It Works, Safety, and Track Record

Masterworks is an investing platform where everyday investors can buy and sell shares of fine art. Here's an overview of its performance, safety, and more.

Nov 7, 2024

The 5 Best Websites for Historical Financial Data

Tracking down historical financial data can be challenging. Here are the five best places to access public companies' historical financial data.

Nov 7, 2024

The 9 Best Income-Generating Assets

If you're ready to build wealth, here's how to put your money to work. These are the top 9 investments to generate income and grow your net worth.

Nov 7, 2024

How to Buy Circle Stock in 2024

Circle manages USDC, the world’s second largest stablecoin. Though it's a private company, here's how you can buy Circle stock before its IPO.

Nov 7, 2024

How to Invest in Blue Chip Art in 2024

Blue chip art refers to well-established works that are popular art investments. Here’s everything you need to know about investing in blue chip art.

Nov 7, 2024

How to Buy X (Twitter) Stock in 2024

Despite X (Twitter) no longer being publicly traded, there is a way to buy shares of its stock. Here's how you can buy shares of X in 2024.

Nov 5, 2024

Should You Care About Stock Dividends?

Investors are no better off owning companies that pay dividends than they are owning companies that do not pay dividends. Here's why.

Oct 31, 2024

Market Tops: Should You Avoid Investing at All-Time Highs?

Investors are often wary of investing during market highs. Learn why all-time highs often lead to growth and why timing the market isn’t always key to success.

Oct 30, 2024

How to Buy Waymo Stock Before Its IPO

Here's how to invest in Waymo stock ahead of the company's IPO. Waymo is Google's self-driving car project and the leader in autonomous vehicle development.

Oct 29, 2024

Bonds vs Bond Funds: Which to Choose?

Examine bonds and bond funds in detail, looking at the pros and cons of each, how they compare, and which might be the best investment option for you.

Oct 25, 2024

The Truth About Safe Withdrawal Rates

The safe withdrawal rate (SWR) is the amount of money you can withdraw from your portfolio each year without depleting your assets. Here’s what to know.

Oct 9, 2024

Public.com Review: Should You Try It?

Public.com is a stock brokerage geared toward long-term investors. Here is our complete review of Public’s pros, cons, plans, fee structure, and more.

Oct 9, 2024

28 Ways to Invest in Artificial Intelligence in 2024

The global AI market is expected to be worth $2.5 trillion by 2032. Here are 28 ways you can invest in AI, including stock, ETF, and private market options.

Oct 9, 2024

Qualified Purchaser vs Accredited Investor: A Complete Guide

Explore the differences between accredited investors and qualified purchasers, including the required criteria and investment options for each designation.

Oct 9, 2024

The 7 Best Brokerage Accounts in 2024

Whether you’re a long-term investor or short-term trader, experienced or new to the stock market, here’s our list of the top 7 online stock brokerages.

Oct 8, 2024

How to Buy Chainalysis Stock in 2024

Chainalysis provides blockchain data and software to government agencies, financial institutions, and other companies. Here's how to buy stock before its IPO.

Oct 8, 2024

How to Invest in Scale AI Stock in 2024

Scale AI curates data for artificial intelligence applications. Though it's a private company, here's how you can invest in Scale AI stock today.

Oct 8, 2024

How to Invest in Consensys in 2024

Consensys is a blockchain technology company focused on developing decentralized apps. Though it's not yet publicly traded, here's how you can invest today.

Oct 8, 2024

How to Invest in Kraken Stock in 2024

Kraken is one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. Though it's currently a private company, here's how you can invest before its IPO.

Oct 8, 2024

Can You Buy Blue Origin Stock in 2024?

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, aims to build a road to space. Blue Origin is currently a private company, but there are some ways to get indirect investment exposure.

Oct 8, 2024

7 Platforms With Alternative Investments for Non-Accredited Investors

Some investment platforms allow non-accredited investors to invest in assets that are usually only available to accredited investors.

Oct 7, 2024

How to Invest in ThoughtSpot Stock

ThoughtSpot provides AI-powered data analytics software. Though it's a private company, here's how you can invest before it goes public.

Oct 7, 2024

Private Market Investing: A Complete Guide

Here is a detailed overview of what private market investing is, how it differs from public market investing, why investors choose it, and the risks involved.

Oct 7, 2024

What’s the Difference Between Private and Public Equity?

Learn the differences between private and public equity investments, their past performance, the risks involved, and how to invest in each.

Oct 7, 2024

How to Invest in Flexport Stock in 2024

Flexport is a global logistics company used by more than 10,000 businesses. It's a private company, but here's how you can invest before it goes public.

Oct 7, 2024

What Is Private Credit? Pros, Cons, and How to Invest

Private credit is a loan to a business from a non-bank lender. Investing in private credit has historically provided high returns for investors, but there are also several drawbacks.

Oct 7, 2024

How to Invest $100K to Protect and Grow Your Wealth

This guide contains everything you need to start building your own portfolio and putting $100K to work for you, safely and securely.

Oct 5, 2024

How to Invest in Cerebras Systems Stock in 2024

Cerebras Systems is known for developing the world’s largest computer chip, designed to accelerate AI computations. Here's how to invest before its IPO.

Oct 4, 2024

How to Withdraw Money on Robinhood

Here’s everything you need to know about Robinhood withdrawals, including step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, FAQs, and more.

Oct 4, 2024

Stock Advisor vs Rule Breakers

The Motley Fool offers two stock picking services: Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers. Here's how they compare and how to choose which is right for you.

Oct 4, 2024

Can You Invest in Boston Dynamics?

Boston Dynamics is at the cutting edge of robotics tech. Even though it's not publicly traded, here's how you can invest in Boston Dynamics today.

Oct 4, 2024

How to Invest in Plaid Stock in 2024

Plaid is a financial services company that's integral to many fintech companies' operations. Here's how you can invest in Plaid before its IPO.

Oct 4, 2024

How to Invest in Airtable Stock

Airtable is a cloud collaboration platform used by over 400,000 businesses. While it's currently a private company, there are some ways to invest in it now.

Oct 4, 2024

How to Invest in Stripe Stock in 2024

Discover investment options for Stripe, which processed $1 trillion in payments in 2023, with insights on its growth, IPO prospects, and investor opportunities.

Oct 4, 2024

How to Invest in Discord Stock in 2024

Discord is a popular messaging and social platform. Though it's a private company, here's how you can invest in Discord stock before its IPO.

Oct 3, 2024

How to Invest in Tanium Stock in 2024

Tanium is a private cybersecurity and endpoint management company. Here's how you can buy Tanium stock before its IPO.

Oct 3, 2024

How to Invest in Groq Stock in 2024

Groq is an artificial intelligence chip startup. While it’s still a private company, there is a way for accredited investors to invest right now.

Oct 3, 2024

The 8 Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms

Thanks to crowdfunding, now everyone can invest in real estate. Here are the 8 best real estate crowdfunding websites and apps.

Oct 3, 2024

The 7 Best Options Trading Courses

Options trading has complexities and risks. Here are the 7 best options courses to save you time, money, and frustration as you learn.

Oct 3, 2024

The Best Day Trading Computer Setup

Day traders need good equipment. Here’s the hardware, software, and other tools you need to make the job faster, easier, and more profitable.

Oct 3, 2024

How to Buy Miso Robotics Stock in 2024

Miso Robotics makes foodservice robots and is poised to disrupt the fast food industry. Here's how to invest in Miso Robotics before its IPO.

Oct 3, 2024

How to Buy Redwood Materials Stock

Redwood Materials is a battery recycling company focused on lithium-ion batteries and e-waste. Here's how to buy stock in Redwood before its IPO.

Oct 2, 2024

11 Best Alternative Investment Platforms

Private market investments are becoming components of many modern portfolios. Here are the 11 best platforms for investing in alternative assets like art, real estate, and others.

Oct 2, 2024

How to Sell Private Company Stock and Employee Stock Options

It is possible to sell shares in a company even before it goes public. Here's everything you need to know about how to sell your private company stock and stock options.

Oct 2, 2024

Zacks Review: Should You Pay for Premium in 2024?

In our complete review of Zacks Premium, find out what we think of the Zacks Rank system, its features, and whether it's worth the price.

Oct 1, 2024

Stock Advisor vs Alpha Picks: Which Service Is Right for You?

The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor and Seeking Alpha’s Alpha Picks are both popular stock-picking services. Here's how to choose which one is right for you.

Oct 1, 2024

How to Invest in ByteDance, the Company That Owns TikTok

ByteDance is the parent company of the social media app, TikTok. While ByteDance is still a private company, here's how you can invest before it goes public.

Oct 1, 2024

How to Invest in Neuralink Stock Before Its IPO

Neuralink is a private neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk. Here's what to know about investing in Neuralink's stock in 2024.

Sep 30, 2024

How to Buy Ripple Stock Before Its IPO

Ripple Labs provides financial services via blockchain technology. It's a private company, but here’s how to buy Ripple stock before its IPO.

Sep 30, 2024

How to Invest $1 Million in 2024

$1 million can go a long way when it's invested smartly. Here’s how to invest $1 million to make your money work for you and to achieve your financial goals.

Sep 27, 2024

How to Buy Turo Stock Before Its IPO

Here's how to invest in Turo stock before it launches its IPO. Turo is a fast-growing marketplace for car sharing, similar to Airbnb except for cars.

Sep 27, 2024

Can You Buy Alef Aeronautics Stock in 2024?

Alef Aeronautics is developing the world’s first flying car and has FAA approval to test it. Here are some ideas about how to invest in it.

Sep 26, 2024

7 Investing Apps That Offer Free Stocks as Sign Up Bonuses in 2024

Many investment apps offer incentives for signing up to their platforms. Here are the 11 best free stock and cash incentives in 2024.

Sep 26, 2024

How to Invest in Epic Games Stock in 2024

You may know Epic Games as the studio behind Fortnite. The company also provides an end-to-end ecosystem for developers. Here's how to invest before its IPO.

Sep 26, 2024

Top 11 Compound Interest Investments

Compound interest adds up quickly over time. Check out our list of the top 11 compound interest investments you can make to maximize your returns.

Sep 25, 2024

Seeking Alpha Premium Review: Is It Right for You?

Seeking Alpha is a stock research platform with articles, news, fundamental data and various tools that can help investors make more informed investing decisions.

Sep 24, 2024

How to Invest in Zipline Instant Delivery & Logistics

Zipline operates the largest drone delivery network in the world. Even though the company is not yet publicly traded, it is possible to buy Zipline stock today.

Sep 23, 2024

Motley Fool Stock Advisor Review: Is It Worth the Money?

We review everything you need to know about The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor service, including performance, who it’s right for, and what to expect as a member.

Sep 23, 2024

Hiive Review: The Best Platform to Buy and Sell Private Stock?

Hiive is the fastest-growing marketplace for private stocks. We review Hiive's pros, cons, and how buying and selling works on the platform.

Sep 23, 2024

Seeking Alpha vs The Motley Fool vs Morningstar vs Zacks: Which Is Best?

Seeking Alpha, The Motley Fool, Morningstar, and Zacks are four popular investment research websites. Here's how to decide which one is best for you.

Sep 20, 2024

Percent Review: Is Private Credit Investing Right for You?

Percent is an alternative investment platform that gives accredited investors access to private credit deals, which typically have high yields.

Sep 18, 2024

How to Buy Canva Stock Before Its IPO

Canva is an online design platform that provides user-friendly design tools. Even though it's still a private company, there are two ways you can invest in Canva today.

Sep 18, 2024

The 9 Best Stock Market Simulators to Practice Trading

A list of the 9 best stock market simulators. These are tools that allow you to practice trading with virtual money, also termed paper trading.

Sep 14, 2024

The 7 Best Stock Research Websites

Here's how to choose which stock research website is best for you based on your investing needs, site quality, and cost. We look at both free and paid options.

Sep 13, 2024

Top 10 Investments with 10% Returns

There are a number of investments that have the potential to generate double-digit returns. Here are the 10 best investments that can earn you 10% ROI — or more.

Sep 13, 2024

How to Buy Starlink Stock Before Its IPO

Starlink builds and launches satellites that deliver high-speed internet to people around the world. Here's how to invest in Starlink before its IPO.

Sep 13, 2024

5 Ways to Invest in Figure AI Stock

Figure AI is a humanoid robotics company on the rise. It's still a private company, but here are 5 ways you can get some exposure before it goes public.

Sep 12, 2024

How to Invest in Anduril Stock in 2024

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company specializing autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. Here's how to invest before its IPO.

Aug 22, 2024

How to Invest in Perplexity AI in 2024

Perplexity is an AI-based search engine company offering reliable, real-time answers to queries. Though it's a private company, here's how you can buy stock.

Aug 20, 2024

7 Ways to Invest in Private Companies

These days, startups are staying private for longer than they used to. Here are seven ways you can invest in private companies right now.

Aug 7, 2024

Can You Buy Revolut Stock in 2024?

Revolut is a British fintech company offering banking services, currency exchanges, Apple Pay, trading, and more. Here's how you can invest before its IPO.

Jun 7, 2024

What Is Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC)?

Multiple on invested capital (MOIC) is used to evaluate an investment’s return relative to the amount of capital invested. Here's everything you need to know.