As we round the end of the first quarter of the new year, we are already seeing the warning play out from many Wall Street firms that the market’s rally is over. While the economy still looks good, returns will moderate. After the initial boom from countries returning to more normal levels of operation in light of the weakening effects… Read more →
Category: Financial Crisis
5 Stocks to Consider for Early 2021
January 2021 will be known as a historical month for the stock market when retail investors were able to make stocks like AMC and GameStop fly. However, new and veteran investors should be thinking more about some of the more long-term stocks they could pick up. Consider purchasing some of these stocks in early 2021. Disney Disney had a bit… Read more →
The Basics of Crypto-finance
f you’ve ever heard of Bitcoin or Blockchain, you have some of the basics of crypto-finance. If those words don’t mean anything to you, you must learn about them quickly, and they will lead you on the way to understanding and engaging in the unique world of crypto finance. Bitcoin Bitcoin is where it all started and is the basis… Read more →
New Rules of Finance
The concept of finances has existed since the beginning of time. In Mesopotamian days people would trade goods for other goods and services, which would quickly morph into a form of currency. Some rules have existed since the beginning of time about finance. Budget, save for retirement, spend less than you earn to build up your wealth. Other financial advice… Read more →
How To Deal With A Financial Crisis
A crisis is defined as a time of intense trouble, misfortune, or danger. A financial emergency can come at any age, to any demographic, in any area. A crisis can come out of nowhere; bank accounts hacked, sudden car troubles, an unforeseen medical expense. Or, they can occur after a series of poor choices and mistakes that culminate in a… Read more →
Financial Advice for Married Couples
One of the biggest challenges faced by modern couples is finances. Getting ahead of their finances takes planning, education and consistency. Although disagreements over finances can and do come up, there are some simple steps that can keep such disagreements to a minimum so you can focus on what is really important. Maintain Separate and Joint Accounts A simple… Read more →
Six Finance Books that all Financial Professionals Should Read
Make the most out of your career, and stay ahead of the major trends in the financial industry. For a competitive edge, add these six books to your bookshelf. Security Analysis Published in 1934, this book positioned Benjamin Graham and author David Dodd to pick the nation up from out of the Great Depression. With both writers being business… Read more →
How to Spend Your Tax Refund
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average tax refund was just over $3,000 in 2018. Many Americans treat their tax refund as a gift. However, a tax refund is not a gift. Tax refunds are the government’s way of returning money that workers overpaid in taxes throughout the year. Since tax refunds are workers’ hard-earned cash, this list has… Read more →
Five Best Books to Better Understand Finance
For anyone looking for finance books, these top five books will offer them a better understanding of finance. They will provide them with a wealth of knowledge that they need to manage their finances better. A Random Walk Down Wall Street The author of the book is an economist from Princeton named Burton Malkiel. The book was initially published… Read more →
How Will Automation Impact the Finance Industry?
Technology makes life more efficient and enjoyable, but it doesn’t come without downfalls. Many financial workers are concerned about being replaced by robots, which raises the question: how will automation impact the finance industry? Self-Checkout Banks Financial industry automation has already started. It began when individuals were directed to different telephone options, instead of being able to talk to… Read more →