David Kafka

A Diversified Portfolio is a Protected One

13 May: A Diversified Portfolio is a Protected One

In my last newsletter, we started talking about Inflation. In this edition, we’ll Learn more about how to hedge against inflation using “Real Assets”. By definition, a ‘real asset’ is a tangible investment that has an intrinsic value due to its substance and physical properties. Examples of this are precious metals, commodities, real estate, land, equipment, and natural resources. I’ve shared before how gold and silver are excellent assets that can offer can offer stability within any investor’s portfolio. It’s all the more true during times of inflation as the price of precious metals also goes up while demand remains…

Inflation is hitting hard in 2022

29 Apr: Inflation is hitting hard in 2022

Why is everything more expensive than ever before? It’s not an exaggeration. It’s inflation. We’re seeing it here in Belize as well. $1 BZD or more for bread, gas is over $13 BZD a gallon, Dollar wings is now $1.50 wings. It’s all going up… but why? What is Inflation? ‘Inflation’ is the gradual decrease in your money’s purchasing power which is reflected by a general increase in the prices of goods and services. Simply put, when prices go up then your dollar can’t stretch as far as it used to and you have to buy less. However, inflation isn’t…

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14 Apr: Is ‘passive income’ too good to be true?

At Caribbean Capital Group, we love to share information on Belize and why you should invest in the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean. To make money as you sleep — isn’t that what everyone wishes for? But is ‘passive income’ just a scam? A pipe dream? A reality reserved for the wealthiest of wealthy people? Not in my experience.  “Passive income is real and accessible to anyone…”, is my short answer, “… but not all opportunities are made equal.” That’s the catch.  Not all investments that promise passive income are legitimate. Like in all businesses, beware of the ‘get rich…

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08 Apr: Will Belize ever see a down market?

At Caribbean Capital Group, we love to share all things Belize and the many reasons to invest in property in this amazing country whether it’s passively or actively.  There are many reasons why people flock to Belize. Its natural beautiful landscape, sunny skies, and year-round warm weather makes it an ideal place to live. Belize is also a stable country that has strong safety measures, and compared to other Caribbean markets, it is still very affordable. It’s close enough to the US to make it easy access for traveling to and from the States, if n eeded. Belize’s property market…

money vs currency

08 Oct: Top Differences Between Money and Currency

Money. Cash. Capital. Funds. Finances. Moola. Currency. There are lots of different words used to define what makes our world go round. We spend money everyday to buy goods and services. We use money to invest in beautiful Belize, travel the world, support our families, and live a fulfilling life. But did you know there is an actual difference between money and currency? Before we get into the differences, let’s review a little history. For the last 3,000 years, money has existed in some shape or form. Before that time, a system of bartering existed, which is the direct trade…