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The United States’ outbreak of the coronavirus-caused COVID-19 pandemic in the first months of 2020 has led to a lot of market volatility. According to CNBC, three of the five worst days in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial…
Enron is a household name, but not the way that Walmart, Facebook, or Amazon are household names. No, the name Enron is synonymous with corporate fraud and corruption. The Enron story is one that’s riddled with false promises, skewed financial…
“ The Wall Street Jungle ,” written by Richard Ney in 1970, compares the stock market to a shadowy, sometimes impenetrable wilderness filled with dangerous beasts and hidden treasures. Blindly venturing into this unknown world can easily end in disaster….
If you’re in a stable financial situation, with a steady income, an emergency fund, and no high-interest debt, you might start thinking about the future. Lots of people have long-term financial goals, such as buying a house, helping their children…
Investing is an important part of preparing for your financial future. Many people invest in securities like stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but there are many investment choices beyond those most popular ones. You can also invest…
Many people dream of becoming homeowners, but it’s a less attainable goal for some than it is for others. Factors like a low credit score or lack of a down payment can prevent you from obtaining a mortgage loan. And,…
Investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth. Since 1880, the S&P 500 has returned an average of 9% each year. Although short-term volatility means that any year might see larger gains or losses, over decades, you…
Conglomerates have become an important part of the United States economy. A conglomerate usually starts with a small company that does well. When the small company builds into a large one with plenty of free cash flow and looks to…
Investing is like going to the dentist: Everyone knows they should be doing it, but a huge percentage of people simply don’t. According to a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans don’t have any money in the stock market. When asked why…
One of the biggest draws to the stock market is the potential to generate significant growth and build wealth. Naturally, one of the biggest fears that hold people back is the fear of dramatic declines that result in painful losses….
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