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10 Tips to Identify Your Financial Goals. Top Story - March 2018.
We have to admit, our life literally runs on money. Without money, we won't have all of the things we have right now. Our house, car, clothes, food, it all runs on money. And for something that's so valuable in our lives, we have to properly maintain what we're earning and spending. And yes, it's serious, because when you end up becoming bankrupt and lose nearly everything that you own, then you're in big trouble.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Trader
Best Apps for Day Traders
Day traders are some of the most hardcore investors out there, and when it comes to trading, it can be a seriously hard endeavor to find tools that actually work with this kind of profit model. Most day traders, particularly when it comes to traditional routes, tend to prefer sitting at a computer when they decide to make their trades.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in Trader
How To Get Hired on Wall Street
So you're looking to get hired on Wall Street? Landing an initial investment bank job after graduation can be certainly a challenge, but it's not impossible. We have come with ten tips to follow that will better your chances of a dream job.
By Adrian Scott6 years ago in Trader
Step by Step Guide for Trading Momentum Stocks for Beginners
When you’re investing in momentum stocks, you’re buying stocks or other securities that possessed high returns through the last three to twelve months. Also, selling those would have poor returns over the same period. It’s an investment strategy that aims to capitalize on the continuance of present trends in the market. And to be part in the investing, a trader takes a long position in an asset that shows an upward trending price or the trader short-sells the security that was in a downtrend.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Trader
How Weed Stocks Are Getting Millennials to Invest
American Millennials have the impossible task of saving the world from Trump, climate change, and obnoxious editorials written by Baby Boomers. And they're doing it while in debt, living at home, and under the ever present anxiety that their futures are going to be spent both literally under-water because of rising sea levels, and figuratively because of whatever the next entirely preventable economic crisis will be.
By Erik Pasquale6 years ago in Trader
10 Unknown Facts About 'Wolf of Wall Street'
As a fan myself, the iconic film The Wolf of Wall Street is easily one of the best films out there. Based on Jordan Belfort's memoir, this film perfectly captures the life of the Wolf during his Wall Street days. The setting of the film goes back in 1987 where Jordan took an entry-level job at a Wall Street brokerage firm. While still in his 20s, he discovers his own firm, Stratton Oakmont. Working hand in hand with Donnie Azoff and a gang of brokers, Jordan makes a massive fortune by defrauding wealthy investors out of millions. However, Jordan couldn’t take the train of fun and thrills for too long, because the SEC and the FBI were on his tail.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh6 years ago in Trader
Things to Know Before Investing in IPO Stocks
When Facebook revealed its IPO, the world went nuts. People did whatever they could to invest in Facebook just as it hit the stock market. Almost overnight, the phrase "Initial Public Offering" became a codeword for staying on top of the stock market.
By Riley Raul Reese6 years ago in Trader
Basic Stock Trading Strategies for Beginners
Trading in the stock market is pretty intimidating, especially if you're new to investing in the stocks. All the numbers, new terms, and horror stories about major stock market crashes can make it feel like it's a "professionals only" zone.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Trader
Let's Talk About Money: Retirement Plans—Is It Too Early?
Let's face it—thinking about the future is scary! Especially for youngsters like ourselves. You know what else is scary? Finances for the future. In this series of "Let's Talk about Money," I will be giving some simple information and benefits of starting that retirement fund.
By Christina Fread6 years ago in Trader
How To Invest $1,000 Easily
With the world of investing, the more money you have, the more opportunities are available to you. These days, those who are trying to start their own investments can begin investing without having to worry about fees or minimum entries. However, those methods of investing are fairly limited.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in Trader
5-Year-Old on a Mission to Teach Kids the Value of Saving, Investing Their Money at a Young Age
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA—Kennedy O’Neal may only be 5-years-old, but this kindergartener already understands the importance of saving money at a young age. Her fascination with money actually started while she was still in diapers. As a toddler, she began stashing money away in her piggy bank and would always on the prowl for loose change in the couch or car to add to her collection.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell6 years ago in Trader