The world of finance and investing is one of high stakes and constant change. Prices rise and fall, companies come and go. Investing used to be the exclusive purview of small groups of pinstriped men with slicked-back hair and BMWs they paid for by selling junk stocks to rubes and charging exorbitant fees to manage … Read more
Now you know a little about mutual funds and how to find the ones that best fit your investing strategy. But all the knowledge in the world won’t change one immutable fact: Researching mutual funds is boring. You could spend hours, days, or weeks doing research and comparing every mutual fund with every other fund, … Read more
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
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
Intro With constant new ways to trade cryptocurrencies, we all have at some point wondered: what are the best crypto exchanges? Cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity and numbers since Bitcoin first launched back in the distant past (2009). It seems like more and more cryptocurrencies hit the market every day, and new crypto exchanges have … 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