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Dolphin Entertainment An NFT Trade Idea
My Junk Hauling business has been busy so I have not been able to post here in the past 5 months. I came across this stock idea from my buddy’s Andy Walker and Essey Tesfay from Augury Research and I… Read More ›
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Life’s Next Steps
I am finally finished with college after a long four years. 5 years ago, I had no clue if I even wanted to go to college; leaving high school with a 2.2 GPA, I was super uncertain about my future… Read More ›
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Is it fair that college is making me pay for online classes?
No, it is not fair. This past year I have been contemplating if College was even worth it for me. I sit through mindless classes ON MY LAPTOP, learning outdated stuff taught over the computer. It is super disinteresting and… Read More ›
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The Most Effective Way To Re-strategize your Business
Guest Post By Business Owner: Gaetano De Pisa The strategic management process is one of, if not the greatest way to boost performance, which in turn boosts shareholder value. This process consists of 3 major parts. Strategy analysis, strategy formulation,… Read More ›
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3 Ways To Invest In Your Self
The best investment in your life is you. Many feel that their best investment is their real estate properties or their stock portfolio; both are essential in achieving financial freedom! But the without truly investing in yourself, real estate and… Read More ›
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Best Credit Cards for College Students
I have been building my credit since I was 18 and think it is a stepping stone to get you on the right financial path. I feel that there’s no point in using a debit card unless you are using… Read More ›
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARE EXPECTING…TO OWN A RENTAL PROPERTY
Guest post: From a fellow Augury Research Member ( I have actually stayed in one of his properties before we knew each other) I have talked to a lot of people about managing investment properties. LTR. STR. Long distance. House… Read More ›
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$MSOS The ONLY U.S Cannabis ETF
Marijuana stocks are very popular right now. With the recent blue wave in the U.S., the cannabis industry should grow within the next four years. That’s understandable considering the growing number of countries and states that have legalized Marijuana in… Read More ›
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Roth IRA | Why you SHOULD have one
Are you tired of paying taxes on your capital gains? Want to save for retirement tax-free while controlling what you invest in, then a ROTH IRA is for you. If you are using a regular brokerage account and plan on… Read More ›
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Buying $SLV to Hedge Against Inflation
The U.S dollar is in trouble. The U.S federal debt is over 25.5 trillion, and the current actual federal budget deficit is $3.6 trillion. If you are holding cash, it is essentially trash right now, inflation is eating your hard-earned… Read More ›
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Is Whole Life Insurance a Scam?
Whole life insurance is known as a bad investment, but people still fall for purchasing it. Whole Life insurance is sold by sleazy businessmen who are looking to profit off collecting your premium payments. Whole life insurance can cost anywhere… Read More ›
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Stocks, Mutual Funds and Bonds, and ETFS
The stock market plays a vital role in our economy. With thousands of stocks in the stock market, it is a powerful place where shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded. Investing in the stock market is a… Read More ›
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$GHIV The BIGGEST SPAC Deal Ever
$GHIV is merging with United Wholesale Mortgage with a transaction value of $16.1 billion. The Merger date is January 22nd, 2021. This transaction value will make UWM the largest SPAC transaction ever. UWM is already the #2 mortgage originator and the #1 wholesale originator in the U.S., making… Read More ›
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$NGA The Next EV SPAC to blow up
Lions vehicles are purpose-built for electricity and entirely designed and assembled in house. Lion Electric is a very diverse company. They produce EV busses and also produce electric trucks and batteries, that reduce or eliminate exhaust emissions to combat global… Read More ›
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What is value investing, and what makes it attractive?
Guest post by @elite.investor host of Market Champions Podcast A lot of us value guys find it interesting how not everyone is into value. Value investing is as old as the hills. It’s about buying something for less than what… Read More ›
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SPAC Cannabis Play $SBVCF
California is the gold coast for cannabis it is the largest and most influential cannabis market in the world, and The Parent Company $SBVCF has the most revenue, brand portfolio, and Strongest balance sheet compared to rival companies, and its… Read More ›
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200 Day Moving Average: How to use it and How it Works
The 200-day moving average is an excellent indicator of the chart when to profit on a company you went long-on. Staying on the right side of a long term trend can be as easy as the stock staying above the… Read More ›
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Basics of The Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The relative strength index AKA “RSI” is a momentum indicator that shows when a stock or ETF is either overbought or oversold. It was developed by J. Welles Wilder back in the 70s. The RSI is displayed at the bottom of your chart and… Read More ›
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What Is A 3 Fund Portfolio?
A three-fund portfolio is a great beginner low-risk portfolio that is a low-cost way to invest in the three major asset classes: 70% U.S. stocks, 20% international stocks, and 10% U.S. bonds. This kind of portfolio is a simple yet… Read More ›
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Compound Interest “The Eighth Wonder Of The World”
Compound Interest is the eighth wonder in the world in the eyes of a stock trader/investor. Compound interest makes a sum of money grow at a faster rate than simple interest because in addition to earning returns on the money… Read More ›
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Why You Should Build Credit as a Young Adult
When I was a senior in high school I had a teacher who drilled in my head that credit cards are IMPORTANT, he explained that achieving a good credit score is necessary to achieve strong financial health. Once I… Read More ›
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Trading Vs Investing
Many people often ask me which is better? Trading or Investing? I think investing is the way to go, but sometimes there are some trading opportunities. When I trade, I often tend to swing trade, hold a stock for 3-12… Read More ›
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Are We In a Stock Market Bubble?
What is a Bubble? Investment bubbles have been around since the 1600s. A stock market bubble is a period of rapid growth in stock prices followed by a fall. Typically prices rise quickly and significantly, growing far beyond their previous… Read More ›
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What is an IPO?
An IPO stands for Initial Public Offering. Its when a private corporation starts offering shares to the public in stock issuance. It allows a company to raise capital from public investors. The transition from a private to a public company… Read More ›
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What are Tip securities?
TIPS stand for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, they provide protection against economic inflation. The principal of TIPS increases with inflation and decreases with deflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. When a TIPS matures, you are paid the adjusted principal or original principal,… Read More ›
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Apple And Tesla Announce Stock Splits
All publicly-traded companies have a set number of shares that are outstanding. stock splits are a decision by a company’s board of directors to increase the number of shares that are outstanding by issuing more shares to current shareholders. Tesla… Read More ›
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Why VISA is joining the world of Crypto
The list of financial technology companies that have jumped on the crypto bandwagon continues to grow. Payment companies such as Visa, MasterCard and pay-pal have had an interesting relationship with cryptocurrencies, they cracked down on crypto back in 2018… Read More ›
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Bitcoin: The Money Of The Future (From November of 2017)
College essay from 2017 Since its birth, Bitcoin has grown in a substantial way. Bitcoin is an online currency that is used to buy products and other services in an anonymous way. This is online money that is its own… Read More ›
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What is an IRA?
An IRA is an individual retirement account. It allows you to save money for retirement in a taxed advantage way. It is an account set up by a specific financial institution that allows an individual to set aside funds… Read More ›
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The Top Investing Books by @elite.investor
The Top Investing Books One thing that I get asked WAY too often is, what are the best books on investing? What are the must-reads that everyone has to read in order to be successful at this game? What if… Read More ›
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Frugal Living 101
I am often called cheap, by my parents by my friends, and even of course by my girlfriend. I agree with all of them, and that is because I am cheap for a reason, Financial Freedom. When I am 40… Read More ›
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The First Steps Of Moving Averages
A moving average is an average price for a trading instrument over a set time frame. they are technical tools used on charts for trend identification. They can be used as standalone lines for trend trading, or in conjunction with… Read More ›
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Forming Your Own Path In Life
In my past 21 years of life, I have relied a lot on relationships. Relationships will not only help you succeed in life but it will grow you as a person to reach your maximum potential. One thing about relationships… Read More ›
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Why Your Savings Account SUCKS
People get it all wrong. We were brought up in a society where putting your money in a savings account helps you “GROW” your money. Which is nothing but WRONG. With rates at 0, you currently can’t gain any money… Read More ›
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Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategy
Dollar-cost averaging is an investment strategy that aims to reduce the impact of volatility on large purchases of financial assets such as equities. It is a simple technique that entails investing a fixed amount of money in the same fund… Read More ›
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The Stock Market and The Economy DO NOT correlate!
I am hearing too many people think the economy and the stock market correlate and go in the same direction, but it does not! The stock market and the economy have never been on the same page. The S&P 500… Read More ›
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Buy FEAR, Sell GREED
“Truth be told, if you keep buying high and selling low, you should stay out of the stock market, because you’re losing money. Your primary goal as an investor should be not to lose money.” – Carl Richards The market… Read More ›
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How I Saved To Invest $1000 Last Summer
Last summer I was a marketing/media intern at a Financial Solutions company called Active International. During my internship, I made many great connections and learned a lot about working in a company and reporting to a boss in an office… Read More ›
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Reverse Stock Splits: Good or Bad for Shareholders?
A reverse stock split is a reduction in the number of companies traded shares that results in an increase in the value of the shares but a decrease in how many shares are available to purchase. for example, a 2:1… Read More ›
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Rich Dad Poor Dad Lessons on Money
The book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has changed the way I looked at money forever. It was written by a man named Robert Kiyosaki who is an American businessman who owns a private financial education company that provides personal finance and… Read More ›
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Airlines want a bailout- I DISAGREE
The United States federal bank led by “Junk Bond Jerome” is pumping cash into the stock market, bailing out banks and airlines who are being hurt by the COVID-19. Personally, I think this is ridiculous and not fair for… Read More ›
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The First Steps of Bollinger Bands
SPY Chart by TradingView In the 1980s, John Bollinger, an American author, Financial analyst and contributor to the field of technical analysis developed the indicator “Bollinger Bands” Bollinger bands are a functional tool that combines moving averages and… Read More ›
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Why I loaded up on these two Energy Stocks
Why I loaded up on these two Energy Stocks The S&P 500 is down 20% in the last three months. Oil is down 30% in the last month and is currently priced at $22 a barrel. These are opportunities you… Read More ›
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Investing in ETFs for the Next Bull Market
I am sitting on a good amount of cash right now, waiting for the perfect time to increase equity in my portfolio. The market is currently at a 21% decline in the past month, so we are officially in a… Read More ›
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Recession Investing
When making an investment you cant worry about the price of the stock you buy right now, but the price of what the stock is going to be within 10 years. The patience required for investing is a critical part… Read More ›
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5 Ways To Invest In Yourself
When I graduated high school I had a good amount of money in bitcoin before the boom back in 2017. At the time I didn’t know much about the stock market but knew it could make me a lot of… Read More ›
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The Flaws Of Today’s Education System
Today’s education system is flawed. Personally, I struggled throughout middle school and high school. I was born with a reading disability, and from kindergarten to 12th grade, I felt as if I was looked down upon because of it. Now… Read More ›
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Growth Vs Value Investing
A growth stock is a share that is expected to grow at a rate that is faster than the S&P 500. These stocks usually don’t pay dividends, because the companies want to reinvest any earnings received to grow at a… Read More ›
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Duplex Real Estate Investment
One of Chopper and I’s main goal is to invest in real estate as early as we can. We think that if we can live as frugal as possible in are early 20s by the time were 30 we will… Read More ›
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A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in the Stock Market
Investing in the stock market is a way to grow your money while you’re busy with working and living through daily life. Many say “the stock market is too risky to invest in,” which can be true if you’re not… Read More ›
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3 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Penny Stocks
When I first got into stocks, I had funded my Robinhood account with $800 and started to invest. While my smart friend chopper was in all low-risk companies with companies that have no debt, I was investing in penny stocks…. Read More ›
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Alternative Way’s to Invest In Real Estate
Stocks and real estate are known to be two of the largest contributors to building wealth. People often say that it is difficult to invest in real estate due to the high costs and the amount of capital needed to… Read More ›
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Three Best Online Stock Brokers For Beginners
As a new investor education is the most important aspect to focus on. Trying to trade stocks won’t do you any good without knowing the basics of trading stocks online. These three trading platforms for beginners offer three main things and… Read More ›
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3 Levels of Financial Freedom
Level One- Financial Solvency Financial Solvency is when you’re able to earn enough money where your debt and living expenses equal your income. Here you are living paycheck to paycheck with no money in your savings account and no money… Read More ›
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Should Financial Literacy be taught in High School?
Yes, it should, High School fails to teach students personal finance. Instead, schools make students sit through classes forcing them to learn math that they will never use or be part of uncooperative group projects where one student does all… Read More ›
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Investing in the S&P Compared to a Bank CD
Investing in stocks is very important for long term growth, but be aware of volatility and risk. A bank CD is a safe way to save money without any risk. With a bank CD, the account owner gains an annual… Read More ›
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How to Invest Like Warren Buffet
As we all know Warren Buffet is the most successful investor in the world. Modeling our investing strategies after him are crucial. Here is a list of questions inspired by Buffet we ask ourselves before purchasing a stock: How unique… Read More ›
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Building Your Credit as a College Student
Not establishing credit as a college student will hurt you in the long run. I applied for my first credit card the summer going into my freshman year of college. I received a $300 limit to build my credit, within… Read More ›
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What is a Recession?
Economic recessions are a period of temporary economic decline when global trade and industrial activity are reduced. Recessions are recognized when there is a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. There have been 47 recessions within the U.S since… Read More ›
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Diversification is Key
Diversification is important for successful investing. Like Warren Buffet says, “don’t place all your eggs into one basket.” Diversification is a technique used to reduce risk in your investment portfolio. The goal is to increase your odds of success. Essentially… Read More ›
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What is a Dividend?
A dividend is a reward paid to the shareholders for their investment in a company’s equity, and it usually derives from a companies net profits. Dividends are decided and managed by the company’s board of directors. Cash dividends are most… Read More ›
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Why We bought Uber Over Lyft
When these two ride-sharing companies had there IPOS, we knew that we wanted to invest in one of them. After extensive research, Chopper and I agreed that Uber would be the ride-sharing company of the future. Uber serves not only… Read More ›
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Hello Blog
Hi, I am a rising junior in college. I believe that many people are misinformed about investing in the stock market. I started researching the stock market about three years ago. When I started I tried to trade penny stocks… Read More ›
