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Bitcoin: 3 Alternatives You Need to Jump On[in 2019]

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Amey • 2 Comments

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency invented by Satoshi Nakamoto. With Bitcoin, it is possible to send and receive money without the need for a third-party intermediary like a bank. You can send money directly to another Bitcoin registered user and vice versa. Plus, every single transaction is recorded publically in the form of a Blockchain. This is what made Bitcoin so popular. However, since it’s a rise in December 2018, it’s value has been declining gradually and more and more investors are looking for new investment opportunities. This post is intended to make you aware of other cryptocurrencies that are worth investing in.

Here are 3 alternatives to Bitcoin(also known as Altcoins). The value of the following cryptocurrencies is estimated to rise in the upcoming years.

1. Litecoin

Litecoin was released in the year 2011 by Charlie Lee. The driving force behind the creation of Litecoin was to have a better and faster version of Bitcoin, This is the reason some people also call it a lighter version of Bitcoin. This is how Litecoin is better than Bitcoin: Litecoin Continue Reading

Help for Low-Income Seniors: A Guide on Getting Financial Assistance

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Roger • 4 Comments

Are you aware that the youngest baby boomers will have turned 55 by the end of 2019? This means that the number of seniors in the U.S. will increase considerably in the next 5-10 years. Many will be under-prepared for senior living. Will there be help for low-income seniors who need it? If so, what… Continue Reading

What Are the Best Alternatives to Buying a House?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Amey • 8 Comments

I understand why you have decided to look for alternatives to buying a home. There is no point in buying a home of you are not going to rent it out. Gone are days when people use to take pride from being a homeowner. Now, everyone understands the downsides of buying a home instead of… Continue Reading

Is the UK Still Attractive to Overseas Investors?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Roger • 0 Comments

Property investment is well known to be a highly secure investment. The saying “safe as houses” exists for a reason, in the past there has been little doubt about the security of property investments. However, now more than ever we are beginning to see signs of uncertainty in the market. With the ambiguity surrounding Brexit… Continue Reading

How To Trade CFDs & Consistently Make A Profit

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Roger • 0 Comments

Anyone who is familiar with the principles associated with contracts for difference is well aware of their associated benefits. Flexible investment levels, the ability to profit on falling markets and margin trades are a handful of examples. If this is the case, why are so many investors unable to embrace consistency? Consistent trades equate to… Continue Reading

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Here are 3 alternatives to Bitcoin(also known as Altcoins). The value of the following cryptocurrencies is estimated to rise in the upcoming years.

1. Litecoin