So now you know a bit about mutual funds: what they are, how they work, how they can benefit your portfolio, and how they can sometimes charge fees that border on the absurd. But don’t go thinking you’re a mutual fund master just yet. There’s a lot of daylight between knowing the basics of mutual … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term “mutual fund” mentioned on CNBC or thrown around by one of your more financially savvy friends at some point. You know they have something to do with finance, but that’s about it. In this intro to mutual funds, we’ll break it down for you. So What the Heck Are Mutual … Read more
Investing is a game of informed risk taking. You have to pay close attention to the markets, price in changes in sentiment or economic conditions, and take in as much information and as many perspectives as you possibly can. It’s impossible to predict the future, of course, but the investor’s job is to use everything … Read more
With all the volatility in the stock market these days, you may be wondering what other options are out there for you to invest your hard-earned money in. Real estate is the third-largest asset class in the United States (after stocks and bonds). Previously, it has been difficult for investors to gain access to real … Read more
Intro to Alpha Picks Review (updated August 17, 2025) Seeking Alpha’s newest product, “Alpha Picks”, provides 2 stock picks every month that they believe have the greatest chance for price appreciation. They pick these 2 stocks based on their “proprietary, data-driven computer scoring system.” While that sounds interesting, it doesn’t tell us a whole lot. … Read more
Introduction to Dividend Stocks There are a few different ways to make money on the stock market. You can buy low and sell high, of course, or you can short the market by selling high and buying low, or you can buy a bunch of dividend stocks, kick back, and let the payments pile up. … Read more
With the ongoing craziness of the 2020s many Americans have become discouraged from investing, due to increasing losses in many sectors across the market. Cannabis Stocks It can be particularly nerve-wracking to put more of your hard-earned paycheck into an account that has seen enormous volatility throughout the last couple of years. Nevertheless, investors with … Read more
Starting to invest is one of the smartest decisions one can make in their entire life. It is a great opportunity to set yourself up for the future and save for retirement. Not everyone wants to work forever but investing wisely can help you make sure that does not happen. Investing from the outside might … Read more
The day of having a person as a financial advisor may be slowly going away. Investing successfully takes a lot of research and effort. Once you have invested, you have to monitor and adjust your portfolio constantly. Not everyone has the time or knowledge to do so. A financial advisor can do all that for … Read more
Seeking Alpha vs Zacks: what do these two titans of stock research and analysis have in common, what makes them different, and most importantly, which one is right for you? Seeking Alpha and Zacks are known for their research and analysis tools for investors who like to do their own analysis and pick their own … Read more