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How Much Should You Save for an Emergency Fund?
It's a common fact that most Americans live paycheck to paycheck. A single disaster, like the very recent government shutdown, would be enough to make most Americans face very serious consequences in their lives.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Trader
Robinhood vs. Stash
When it comes to long term options for accumulating financial profits, nothing is as secure as the stock market. This day and age, it is not common knowledge that even the average Joe can make a shiny penny off investing in stocks, provided they do their research and play their cards right. With the cost of living on a climb, financial security is guaranteed to no one. Therefore, the impact investing your side cash into America’s open market can have on your life should be too obvious to ignore. I like to consider it as a savings account that puts your money to work, with the potential to see profits no bank in the world could match.
By Carlos Guerra7 years ago in Trader
10 Fascinating Books About Bernie Madoff
In the 1990s, the Madoff name was associated with the man who helped create the NASDAQ index, brought computers into Wall Street practice, and acted as a major player on finance ethics boards. Saying you had an account with Madoff was the same as saying you had it made.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Trader
The 10 Best Books on the 2008 Financial Crisis
We all know that 2008 was a terrible year for many of us. When banks began to collapse, business seemed to go into a freefall. Lenders could no longer give out money to aspiring entrepreneurs. People found themselves at the mercy of layoffs. Homeowners were caught in mortgages they couldn't pay off.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Trader
Koho: Nearly Two Years In
Writer's Note: I believe in full disclosure. Koho has sent me a gift before, but that will not influence this review. I will be pointing out the good, and also the spots where they can improve. Also, at the end of the article, I've provided a link in case you want to sign up for Koho. That link is my referral link, and I have provided more information on it at the bottom.
By Such A Geek7 years ago in Trader
Why Do You Need a Lot of Money to Invest in Hedge Funds?
Hedge funds are the kind of investments that are equal parts passive income vehicle and bragging rights. Everyone knows it, especially those who love the idea of letting money work for them. Even the term "hedge fund" has a fancy ring to it.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Trader
10 Must Read Finance Books for Beginners
Finance books for beginners are a great resource for anyone looking to gain financial independence, save money, learn about the stock market, or overall, just feel more confident around money. A finance book can give you a wide range of knowledge that you never knew you needed. Instead of paying big money for a financial planner, consider reading some of these personal finance books, so you can invest in yourself, your money, or your life long-term.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Trader
What Is the Origin of Bull Market and Bear Market Terms?
With its global financial epicenter in New York City, the stock market has long been a source of curiosity for many Americans. With numerous popular films like Wall Street and The Wolf of Wall Street uncovering the unsavory side of investment, people are often skeptical of the financial industry. Though few truly understand the inner workings of the world economy, they are fascinated by the culture around it and are envious of those who thrive off of trading in the stock market. If you have an intermediate or advanced knowledge about the world of finance or investment, you have at very least probably heard the terms bull and bear markets. These terms are used to describe the performance of the stock exchange in terms of stock prices and subsequent investor confidence. There are few factors more important in the fluctuations of the market than the state of investor confidence. The state of the market hinges greatly on the confidence of the investor, meaning that high confidence is good for the market and low confidence is obviously bad. In fact, before the Great Depression, many of the large economic collapses in history were referred to as "panics," occurring every few decades, despite the general upward trend of the nineteenth century. The origin of bull market and bear market terms still stands today, though, as vocabulary has evolved to describe trends in the market, and are exceedingly important for anyone with a vetted interest in the stock market to know.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Trader
How to Trade Like the Pros
Trading is no less a contact sport than professional football. Glory and disappointment are the extreme weights of each decision. The good news about trading is that, unlike playing in the NFL, you don’t have to be a professional to play with the big boys and girls.
By Claire Peters7 years ago in Trader
