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
Scanz claims they have built the premiere stock discovery platform for traders. But with this newly evolved subscription stock scanning service’s commanding price premium, everyone has just one question: Is Scanz worth it? It’s never been easier to become an investor. With all the tools, trading platforms, apps, and investing sites, all you need is … 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
Overstock is not a stock website, though it is a website with a stock (NASDAQ: OSTK). The site has made a name for itself as something like an online outlet mall that initially specialized in home décor but has expanded to sell everything from jewelry to electronics and sporting goods. The brand is known for … 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
China’s economy has grown from near irrelevance to the second largest in the world in less than half a century. Perhaps more incredible than its meteoric rise is the fact that it’s done so without any kind of significant economic contraction. Nearly fifty years of consistently positive GDP growth is practically sorcery in the eyes … Read more
Intro to Alpha Picks Review (updated April 27, 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
We learn a lot of stuff in school. Math. Science. History. Why it’s a bad idea to throw parties at your house when your parents are out of town. But there’s one subject that’s as important and many times absent from curricula: Personal finance. Let’s face it, everything’s getting more expensive and wage growth just … 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