De novo banks are one of the more popular investments we follow. Several factors give investors a level of confidence that they aren’t just throwing their money on a startup with little chance to succeed. These include the high barriers to obtain a charter, the scrutiny of the FDIC, federal and/or state banking regulators, and the…
Bill Belichick doesn’t spend a lot of time on social media. When asked about Antonio Brown of the Steelers posting private locker room talks on social media, he said that, “I’m not on SnapFace and all that, so I don’t really get those. I’m really just worried about getting our team ready to go.” He…
Scotch Whisky is an extremely popular form of alcohol to drink. It is also a popular spirit for investors and collectors, not nearly at the level of wine but popular nonetheless. Scotch must be aged in oak barrels for a minimum of three years and must follow other regulations in order to be labeled as Scotch…