economy

Those in the know know the disconnect between the economy and the volatile stock market; discover the reality about this complex relationship.

How Do Insurance Companies Make Money?
Ah, insurance. There's never been a truer thing that you can't live with or live without. This is especially true when people who can't afford health insurance get hit with a tax penalty that makes them... well, even less able to afford health insurance.
By Trish Gilmore7 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
10 Signs You're in a Bear Market
Bull markets rule. When things are bullish, you can invest and expect to see returns rise. Up until recently, we were in one of the longest-running bull markets in stock market history.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Trader
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions, or commonly referred to as M&A, is the process in which a company will; transfer, sell, or combine operating units or entire company to another company. Specifically, a merger is when two companies combine together to make one company. An acquisition is when one company takes ownership of another company and all of their assets, in effect creating a larger company. In your merger you have decided to keep your company name, and adopt their product lines. An example of an acquisition would be during the financial crisis of 2009 when larger banks were buying smaller banks. A merger is the preferred term to use, as an acquisition in most cases sounds hostile and has a negative connotation.
By Lee Davis7 years ago in Trader
The Next Recession
Many citizens of the United States are able to relate to the consequences of poverty: unemployment, homelessness, hopelessness. This can be especially true for those who have suffered through economic hardships, such as the Great Recession of 2008 or the memorable Great Depression. Through the current years of market growth, concerns have risen about the possibility of a recession coming soon. Citizens have already begun to ask for the government’s help in the issue, which would consist of building a program that strengthens the economy to prevent shortcomings in America’s industries. In discussions of a national recession-prevention program, the United States government should take into consideration the nation’s employment rates, international trade partners, and stability within its big banks in order to fully protect the economy from its downfall.
By Brett Mayfield8 years ago in Trader