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 September 21, 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
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
Intro It’s never been easier to take investing into your own hands. There are dozens of investing apps and trading platforms out there, and multiple trading platforms that offer commission-free trading, but picking the right one is almost as hard as picking the right assets for your portfolio. E*TRADE and Robinhood may be two of … 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