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8 Economic Indicators That May Predict Recession
Article By:
Nenad Kerkez
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Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:56 AM EDT
Money velocity is the amount of times that money is turned over in a given period. High money velocity means there are a lot of transactions - good for economic activity. Consequently, a drop in money velocity can be a sign of an impending recession.
In this article: DIA
11 Things Every Metal Investor Needs To Know About Zinc
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016 2:45 PM EDT
Certain commodities tend to fly under the radar for periods of time. Another one of those metals that comes and goes is zinc – and after shooting up in price over 35% this year, it definitely has the attention of many investors.
What Is Your Confirmation Bias Quotient?
Article By:
Jeff Miller
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 11:22 PM EDT
Most thoughtful investors know and understand the concept of confirmation bias. Very briefly put, we selectively perceive and choose evidence that supports our existing beliefs. It is a powerful natural process. Everyone is susceptible.
55 Facts You May Not Know About Google
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 5:30 PM EDT
Google, now a part of parent Alphabet, is one of the most impressive companies to be born in the last two decades. We share 55 facts on Google, including some that you may not have heard before.
A Glitch In The IS-LM Model
Article By:
Angry Bear
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 12:44 PM EDT
Many top economists use the IS-LM model to support low interest rates. The LM curve of the IS-LM model is built upon a model of financial markets.
9 Step Guide To Start Saving For Retirement Now
Article By:
Than Merrill
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 4:10 AM EDT
When it comes to saving for retirement, the best place to start is by devising a strategy. It is important to assess your current assets and savings and then roughly calculate how much you plan to spend in retirement.
The Stock Market Looks Cheap
Article By:
Antonio Fatas
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 12:46 AM EDT
How expensive is the US stock market? Some investors fear that recent stock market record levels are a sign that this is the biggest bubble ever.
What Is A Stock Chart?
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Monday, October 17, 2016 2:46 PM EDT
A stock chart is simply a price chart that shows a stock’s price plotted over a time frame, and it shows a few key sets of information.
Managing Your Debt Is As Crucial As Picking The Right Stocks In Your Journey To Financial Freedom
Article By:
Maithya Kitonyi
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Monday, October 17, 2016 1:52 PM EDT
One of the main obstacles to financial freedom is not knowing how to stay out of debt because even with massive investments in stocks, your creditor could end up cashing in your investments should you fail to pay off what you owe.
Perception Versus Reality
Article By:
Michael Lebowitz
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Monday, October 17, 2016 1:40 PM EDT
With equity markets near all-time highs, there is a common perception that the market is “running”. As a result, many investors harbor concern of getting left behind.
In this article: SPX
How Do Indexers Do Better Than Average?
Article By:
Cullen Roche
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Monday, October 17, 2016 12:56 PM EDT
The problem with investing is that we don’t earn the average return of the best performing financial assets. We earn the after tax and fee returns of these instruments.
When Market Signals Look Too Good To Be True
Article By:
Lorimer Wilson
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Monday, October 17, 2016 12:26 PM EDT
Interest rates are a huge driving force behind many investment decisions...but it’s possible for investors to put too much faith into the almighty interest rate.
Sweating Your Way To Investment Success
Article By:
Wade Slome
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Sunday, October 16, 2016 9:14 PM EDT
There are many ways to make money in the financial markets, but if this was such an easy endeavor, then everybody would be trading while drinking umbrella drinks on their private islands.
The Money Management Business Is A Great Con Game
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EconMatters
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Saturday, October 15, 2016 6:36 PM EDT
We delve into the dynamics of the asset management world where the pursuit of AUM is in direct conflict with outperformance by money management`s own arguments and logic. When you can run this big a hustle who needs actual returns?