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Setting Your Life Up Before You Start Trading Stocks
Once you start trading your entire outlook on the world will change. You’ll become wrapped up in stocks at the expense of everything else. It’s so alluring when you first begin to see money appearing out of thin air, so you won’t be able to escape its clutches.
By Andrea Dawson8 years ago in Trader
The Next Recession
Many citizens of the United States are able to relate to the consequences of poverty: unemployment, homelessness, hopelessness. This can be especially true for those who have suffered through economic hardships, such as the Great Recession of 2008 or the memorable Great Depression. Through the current years of market growth, concerns have risen about the possibility of a recession coming soon. Citizens have already begun to ask for the government’s help in the issue, which would consist of building a program that strengthens the economy to prevent shortcomings in America’s industries. In discussions of a national recession-prevention program, the United States government should take into consideration the nation’s employment rates, international trade partners, and stability within its big banks in order to fully protect the economy from its downfall.
By Brett Mayfield8 years ago in Trader
What Does Owning a Stock Actually Mean?
Most people who are investors are proud to own stocks in the companies they admire. There's a reason why so many people boast about having stock in Facebook, Apple, or AliBaba. It's nice to be associated with companies that prove to be winners.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Trader
10 IPOs We Are Looking Forward to in 2018
An IPO, or an initial public offering, is the first time that a private company offers stock to the public, looking to be publicly traded. Frequently offers by smaller or younger companies, we have included 10 of the most exciting IPOs for the year of 2018.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Trader
Best Online Brokerage Accounts for Beginners
Everyone who has the least bit of math skills will tell you that you should start investing in your 20s. However, that decade of life isn't one that really allows for a lot of time to learn how to invest in the stock market. To make matters worse, most old-school routes of investing are pretty intimidating—not to mention pricey.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
10 Benefits of Creating a Trust to Preserve Wealth
If you thought a will was going to allow you to have full control over where your wealth and properties were properly going to be distributed, you'd be wrong. It won't satisfy your needs if you want distributions spread over an extended period. However, a trust fund can actually give you full control over all of what you own and even have the power to distribute your wealth to anyone after your death. And so many people lean towards a trust fund rather than a will, even if they weren't so wealthy. It's the best type of fund to consider when you own a lot and want to pass it down to family or friends.
By Jules Fortman8 years ago in Trader
Types of Diversification for Your Portfolio
Everyone and their grandma knows that keeping your stock portfolios diversified is great. It was even featured in a Chappelle Show skit involving the Wu-Tang Clan as financial advisors. By not betting on a single stock making all your returns, you reduce the change of loss and also help keep your peace of mind during times of economic downturn.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
10 Tips for Investing Your Inheritance
You're grieving. You never thought you'd see the day that loved one passed away. It's rough on so many levels, too. You had to plan a funeral, divide up possessions, and also still bust your back at work. It's hard to function—but there's some mildly good news.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Trader
Ways to Invest Like Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is the investor that investors look up to. He's behind some of the greatest stock market trades in history, is worth $83.9 billion, and has become the man known as the Oracle of Omaha. No one, but no one, has a track record as good as he does in terms of investing success.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Trader
What Types Of Investments Have The Highest Returns?
When you first start investing in the stock market, you're making an excellent investment in your future. You're showing that you want to make your money work for you, rather than just work for your money. It's great and if you're like most people, you want to know what types of investments have the highest returns.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Trader
How Much You Should Have Saved by Every Age . Top Story - April 2018.
Saving money is essential for living comfortably, especially in your later years. It's important to start saving as early as possible, with your investments gathering interest as you get older. Your gains will only grow more each year. It also shows you a disciplined method of spending your money and develops good financial habits. Just saving a dollar a day can add up and lead to some sort of financial stability. Here's how much you should have saved by every age.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in Trader
