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4 Reasons Day Traders Lose Money
Day trading can be a very lucrative profession. When things go right, day traders can make incredible amounts of money in very short periods of time, far outpacing more casual investors. But day traders can also lose big. In fact, most experts believe that the majority of day traders—perhaps even a supermajority—lose money.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Trader
Does Rent Decrease with a Recession?
Theoretically, if you're not getting any raises and the cost of necessities like utilities, groceries, and gas are all going up, your rent should go down. If the nation is in a recession and people start tightening their belts on spending, you'd think that landlords might take pity and charge a little less to offset that change.
By Trish Gilmore7 years ago in Trader
Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for Finals Week
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another semester of college. You’ve shown up for (almost) every class, turned in (almost) every assignment, and you’re in the home stretch before finals week. Regardless of what your summer plans are, you’ve got them on lock. But whether or not you’re worried about your grades, there are common sense tactics to follow during finals, and others to avoid.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Education
The Future of How We Price Items for Sale
Shopping in North America, and I guess the rest of the world, can be confusing sometimes. When we see shop prices we don't think much of them. Stores already have tactics to make us all believe that prices are lower than they really are. We've all heard the reasons why prices end with the number nine. We know stores play psychological tricks on us. We have all accepted this, and I'm okay with that, but when you get to the counter it's not even that marked price! None of us ever complain about this and I find that extremely unfortunate.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Journal
5 Top Reasons Not to Quit University
Most students contemplate it. Quit or not to quit: That is the question! University can be hard. It can often feel like your degree has no purpose and won’t get you a job at the other end. You see your friends who went into trades buying new cars while you’re eating Mac n’ Cheese and drinking wine out of a box.
By Chris Drew7 years ago in Education
Amazon Affiliate Pros and Cons for a Single Mom
If you are a single mother you are well aware of the affiliate programs being offered by numerous online companies. These programs turn normal consumers like you into brand ambassadors. Brand ambassadors perform much-needed legwork for the companies they represent, either by performing grassroots advertising or instigating direct sales. Many have found great financial success working these programs from the comfort of their own home, which is why affiliate work is popular among single moms.
By EmmaWilliams7 years ago in Journal
How to Get Your Finances in Order
According to a NerdWallet survey, 64 percent of Americans currently have credit card debt or have faced debt in the past. Although facing your finances head-on might seem like a stressful task, it can be made easier with organization. A lack of organization can actually harm your finances more than being short on cash because simple things like losing track of bills can lead to late fees, and not keeping track of your checking account can cause overdraft fees. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting your finances in order and staying organized.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Trader
