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Do You Know What You Don't Know?
Are you honest enough to admit to yourself that you don't know what you don't know? Be honest. I work with a number of investors and the statement I hear most often is; far too many aspiring entrepreneurs fail to get their business off the ground because they are not adequately prepared to secure funding.
By Frank Zaccari7 years ago in Trader
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in Cannabis Stocks
Investing your money isn't as cut and dry as it might seem to novice traders. Investment gurus like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham didn't accumulate their vast fortunes from the stock market by simply playing eeny, meeney, miney, moe—they used tried and true methods that were developed over time.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Trader
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
