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Understanding P2P, Crowdfunding and Crowdlending

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Note: This post was updated on our website  πŸ‘‰  CARLIACONSULTING.COM   or find the complete post at πŸ‘‰ UNDERSTANDING P2P, CROWDFUNDING AND CROWDLENDING In the evolving landscape of finance and technology, terms like   P2P (peer-to-peer), Crowdfunding, and Crowdlending   are becoming more common. These concepts represent innovative ways for individuals to invest money, support projects, and borrow funds. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you understand what each term means and how they work,   Understanding P2P, Crowdfunding, and Crowdlending. What is P2P (Peer-to-Peer)? P2P  stands for peer-to-peer. It refers to a decentralized network where individuals interact directly with each other without the need for intermediaries. This model is often used in various contexts, such as file sharing, but in finance, it usually means  P2P   lending . P2P Lending : This is a method where individuals can lend money to other individuals or small b...

How I Earn 12% Returns with P2P Lending: The Ultimate Crowdlending Guide

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  How I Earn 12% Returns with P2P Lending: The Ultimate Crowdlending Guide (2025 Update) Introduction: From Skepticism to a Core Portfolio Strategy If you had told me five years ago that I would entrust a significant portion of my investment capital to complete strangers online, funding everything from solar panel projects in Portugal to short-term loans for UK property developers, I would have laughed. My background is in traditional finance. Stocks, bonds, and real estate were the holy trinity: tangible, regulated, and understood. The world of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending—also known as crowdlending—seemed like a risky, unregulated frontier. But the reality of near-zero interest rates had destroyed returns from savings accounts and government bonds. The stock market felt overvalued and volatile. I was searching for yield—a way to generate stable, passive income outside the public markets. So, I dipped a toe in. That toe, over half a decade, has evolved into a solid, foundation...

Crowdlending: The Ultimate Guide to Intelligent Investing

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Note: This post was updated on our website  πŸ‘‰  CARLIACONSULTING.COM   or find the complete post at πŸ‘‰ CROWDLENDING THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Introduction: The Financial Revolution in Your Hands Imagine a world where the towering walls of traditional banking have crumbled. Where you, the individual, can directly fund a baker in Barcelona, a tech startup in Tallinn, or a green energy project in Guatemala, earning returns that outpace inflation and leave savings accounts in the dust. This isn’t a futuristic fantasy; it’s the present reality of  crowdlending . For too long, the financial ecosystem was a one-way street. Banks borrowed your money at meager interest rates and lent it out at significantly higher ones, pocketing the difference. The 2008 financial crisis exposed the fragility and inherent self-interest of this model, seeding distrust and creating a vacuum for innovation. From that vacuum emerged a powerful, democratizing force:  financial technology (FinTe...