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Ultimate Guide to Investing in Defense and Military Stocks
If you were to take a close look at news releases today, you would swear that we are on the verge of another major war. Planes are being shot down, our president is bickering with global leaders, and tension can be felt in the air.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
Ways Investors Deal with Market Volatility
If you're just beginning to invest in the stock market, you have a lot to learn. You have to learn what is an ETF for, how to use support and resistance in trading, and what are the most dangerous investments you can make. Thankfully, you can learn most of these through reading articles, going to classes, or asking experienced traders what to do.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Trader
Long Term Investment Options and Strategies
Determining which long term investment options and strategies are right for you can feel completely overwhelming. With markets rallying fiercely at one moment and in a state of utter freefall the next, knowing where to put your money can seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, the sheer number of different types of investments means that you can tailor a strategy that works perfectly for you.
By Patty Ramsen8 years ago in Trader
Ways to Save for an Emergency Fund on a Budget
It's no shocker that having cash on hand is great. A little bit of free money can help you get out of an emergency situation that would cost way more on credit, or worse, just be downright devastating if you didn't have money to avoid it. Even every trader should have an emergency fund.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
What You Should Do When Stocks Start to Drop
The stock market is notoriously volatile. There are highs and lows every day, and if you're unfortunate, you might end up experiencing one of the worst stock market crashes in history. Figuring out how to navigate the volatility of the market is what will determine how successful you are as a stock investor.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
Stocks That Offer Shareholder Perks
Owning a stock is a great way to make your money work for you, and as most people will tell you, the longer you own it, the more you will be able to profit from them as they increase. Dividends are typically seen as the "ultimate perk" of stocks, since they offer direct payments to the shareholders at least once a year and are definitely a benefit to consider before purchasing stocks.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
How Much You Should Have Saved by Every Age
Saving money is essential for living comfortably, especially in your later years. It's important to start saving as early as possible, with your investments gathering interest as you get older. Your gains will only grow more each year. It also shows you a disciplined method of spending your money and develops good financial habits. Just saving a dollar a day can add up and lead to some sort of financial stability. Here's how much you should have saved by every age.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in Trader
What Are the Benefits of Investing in a Mutual Fund?
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
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
10 Tips to Identify Your Financial Goals
We have to admit, our life literally runs on money. Without money, we won't have all of the things we have right now. Our house, car, clothes, food, it all runs on money. And for something that's so valuable in our lives, we have to properly maintain what we're earning and spending. And yes, it's serious, because when you end up becoming bankrupt and lose nearly everything that you own, then you're in big trouble.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Trader
Things to Know Before Investing in the Stock Market
If you have ever watched The Wolf of Wall Street, then you're already well-aware that investing in the stock market can be the best way to make money out there. There's a reason why millionaires so often work in finance, after all.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Trader
