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Things To Consider Before Purchasing Stock
Investing in stocks is something that everyone who wants to grow their money should do. This much is a given. Just about everyone who has ever really managed to enjoy a wealthy lifestyle has stocks because it makes their money work for them.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Trader
Top Personal Finance Podcasts
Personal finance is a subject that I'm very well-versed in, and extremely passionate about. It's a subject that I view as a form of self-defense. Money allows you freedom to do what you want to do, and also acts as a tool that can help you bounce back from emergencies and tragedies alike.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
Most Common Investment Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Investing is one of those things that people tend to treat like a delicate process—primarily because it should be. Not being careful with your money is a good way to make sure that you end up having money problems later on.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
What Are the Benefits of Investing in a Mutual Fund?. Top Story - March 2018.
Mutual funds are some of the most popular investment vehicles on the stock market. These funds are investment programs that act like individual stocks, but are actually made of a wide range of different investments ranging from stocks, bonds, and sometimes even commodities.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
Why Our Portfolios Miss Obama. Top Story - March 2018.
The early days of the Trump administration, market euphoria was in full effect. In a matter of months after Trumps election the S&P 500 rose by about 30 percent. However, come February, volatility started to spike and the S&P 500 lost 10 percent in about two weeks. This was due to treasury yields approaching three percent which is the highest it's been in recent years along with deficit spending and unclear expectations of what is to come in the near future regarding interest rates, debt, and inflation. The Trump spending plan, that is characteristic of a struggling economy in need of stimulus, in the midst of a very healthy economy could lead to hyper inflation and an increasingly scary debt. Some of these fears were sparked by some political decisions backed by Trump and the Republican Congress. They decided to go forward with tax cuts while simultaneously increasing government spending which will do a number on our already huge deficit. Not to mention the increasing interest rates meaning the treasury will have to pay more on this debt. The economic and financial scene in current times look a lot different than they did when Obama was in office.
By Graeme Mills8 years ago in Trader
How To Teach Your Kids About Investing in the Stock Market
The stock market can be a complex environment, especially for those who are new to it all. Adults who've never came across the stock market can certainly be confused by it. There's a lot of numbers rising and falling, a ton of unfamiliar titles, and lines going all over the place. Anyone who's foreign in the stock market will be lost. It can seem very complicated to certain people, but it's pretty easy to get an understanding of what the main concept is.
By Stephanie Gladwell8 years ago in Trader
The Millennials Guide to Building Credit
Many of the younger generations don't know much about stocks and even owning credit cards and the importance that revolves around it. Most of them simply believe that a credit card is a concept of borrowing money from the company and eventually paying it back. Even though that's the idea, it's much more than just that. Yes, we use credit cards to borrow money and soon pay them back, but using credit cards can help you build a credit score.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Trader
10 Budgeting Habits That All Wealthy People Do
Though everyone's story is different, financial success is possible for anyone. These are the top ten budgeting habits that all wealthy people do, and they're simpler than you think. Protect and grow your investments with these changes.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Trader
Top 10 Books for Finance Professionals
Even when we possess great knowledge in a field, it's always better to continue learning. There will be times when you come across something that you never knew before or don't quite understand. So even when you think you're fully knowledgeable in something, at times, you aren't. But it's never bad to keep learning! Plus, still gaining information in a field that you have a passion for and enjoy makes understanding more facts and information a better experience! And you can never have too much intelligence.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Trader
How to Prepare for a Market Downturn
If you listen to the major news headlines today, a lot of the policies that are being enacted by lawmakers are pretty bad indicators as far as market health. Quite a few people believe that we are headed towards a really ugly recession or depression.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s
If you ask a typical 20-year-old what their financial goals are, they won't really be able to tell you. What Millennials know about the stock market, retirement funds, or even tax laws, is often abysmal at best. This is often why so many 30-year-olds still struggle despite having good salaries.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Trader
Ways to Invest $100
If there's one thing that tends to keep people from financially bettering themselves, it's the myth that you need to be a millionaire in order to start investing in the stock market. Though this might have been true in the past, it's no longer true in the least bit.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
