Do This Now As Markets Plunge
The market’s rapid decline these past couple of weeks has caught a lot of people off guard. The markets have been singing the same song… Read More »Do This Now As Markets Plunge
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Are You A Gambler, A Trader, Or An Investor?
I don’t know if I am amused or appalled by how much a gambling mentality has taken over much of our lives. You see and… Read More »Are You A Gambler, A Trader, Or An Investor?
These Are The Five Banks Dictating Fed Policy
Since the 2008 bank bailouts, readers regularly ask, “what the hell is going on?” I’m not an economist, but I’ll try to explain things –… Read More »These Are The Five Banks Dictating Fed Policy
Why You Can’t Trust Share Buybacks
Share buybacks have become the rage for companies with large amounts of excess profits or free cash flow. Wall Street analysts love share buybacks as… Read More »Why You Can’t Trust Share Buybacks
When A Drop In Share Price Is A Good Thing
Last week, one of my recommended stocks, Starwood Property Trust (STWD), announced a $400 million secondary offering of common stock. The new shares will go… Read More »When A Drop In Share Price Is A Good Thing
The Power Of Investment Leverage
You can boost investment gains with these forms of “leverage,” which is just another word for borrowed money. Read More The post The Power of… Read More »The Power Of Investment Leverage
Wolves Of Wall Street: How Fund Managers Lie To You
Mutual fund managers often come to you as wolves in sheep’s clothing. Here’s how to spot their most prevalent falsehoods. Read More The post Wolves… Read More »Wolves Of Wall Street: How Fund Managers Lie To You
Real Investing Isn’t What You Think It Is
In the middle of last month, I spent two days on the road to pick up a new travel trailer I purchased from an out-of-state… Read More »Real Investing Isn’t What You Think It Is
When To Use Market Orders, Limit Orders, And Stop Orders
Whether you’re investing in stocks or options, it’s important to understand order types, such as market orders, limit orders, and stop orders. By understanding how… Read More »When To Use Market Orders, Limit Orders, And Stop Orders
How Does The Bitcoin ETF Affect You?
With the launch of the first ever Bitcoin ETF… The SEC has legitimized cryptocurrencies. Although the ETF doesn’t buy Bitcoin directly, but rather, the futures… Read More »How Does The Bitcoin ETF Affect You?