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Want to be a Wolf on Wall Street? A guide to getting your foot in the door and building a successful career as a trader.
3 Steps to Building a Sound Financial Future
When you spend all day working hard to earn money, you may feel like you don’t have to time to learn all of the personal finance tricks that will help you make the most of that money. Personal finance can seem like a very complicated thing, which indeed it can be, though its principles can sometimes be deceptively simple. As frustrating as it can be though, you need to make the time to consider your personal financial situation. Like it or not, the retirement that you want demands more of you than just regular hours in the office.
By Carlos Fox5 years ago in Trader
Things You Didn't Know About Working on Wall Street
When you think of Wall Street, the first images that pop into your mind are likely snippets from the many films that have covered the historic New York City avenue. These movies, like Trading Places and Bonfire of the Vanities, were heavily inspired by Wall Street during the economic boom of the 1980s, featuring lavish dinners, yacht parties, and expensive tailored clothing. Today, however, the realities of working on Wall Street are not so glamorous.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Trader
Things No One Tells You About Being a Stockbroker
Since the financial boom of the 1980s, popular culture surrounding the stock market, and Wall Street in particular, has promoted a particular image of the life of a stockbroker. This image involves nice suits, fancy dinners, and high value deals being made on yachts. The reality of being a stockbroker, however, is not nearly as glamorous.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Trader
How to Break Into the Finance Industry When You Have No Money
Did you know that a quarter of the wealthiest people in America got their money from working in the finance industry? It's a very high-paying field that offers people the lifestyle most can only dream of having. So, why just dream of being a finance professional when you can actually become one?
By Rowan Marley6 years ago in Trader
Top 10 Books for Finance Professionals
Even when we possess great knowledge in a field, it's always better to continue learning. There will be times when you come across something that you never knew before or don't quite understand. So even when you think you're fully knowledgeable in something, at times, you aren't. But it's never bad to keep learning! Plus, still gaining information in a field that you have a passion for and enjoy makes understanding more facts and information a better experience! And you can never have too much intelligence.
By C.C. Curtis6 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