How to Spot a Ponzi Scheme: What We Can Learn from Bernie Madoff
Let other people’s losses be your gain â in investing wisdom.
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SIPC vs. FDIC: Understanding Key Differences
Whether youâre saving money in a bank account or investing it in the market, you want some reassurance that itâs safe. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) ensure banks and other financial institutions, ⦠Continue reading â
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5 Things to Invest in When a Recession Hits
When the market is soaring, itâs easy to forget that what goes up can also come down. But economic slowdowns tend to be cyclical, which means that another recession is in the future. Whether itâs fast-approaching or still a ways off, itâs ⦠Continue reading â
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How Do Robo Advisors Work?
Robo investing can be a simple, low-cost way to start investing. Hereâs a look at how robo investing could work for you.
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What Is the Volcker Rule, and How Does It Work?
The Volcker Rule was established following the Great Recession of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Essentially, the law stops depository banks from making risky and speculative investments with customer deposits. Furthermore, it prohibits banks from owning and investing in ⦠Continue reading â
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Bank Failures Show Us What Not to Do With Our Own Finances
Money News & Moves: Remembering important money-managing lessons that some bank execs apparently forgot.
5 Tips for Boosting Your Income to Reach Your First $1 Million
There are more than 20 million millionaires in the United States. Ready to join them? Here’s how to do it as fast as possible.
What Are Asian Options and How Are They Priced?
Asian options (also known as average strike options or average options) are a type of exotic option that is priced according to the average price of the underlying commodity, as opposed to the spot price. Read on for how theyâre priced, how they work, pros and cons, and more. What Is an Asian Option? Asian […]
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How to Invest $200,000 and Generate a Solid Return
When at the point of wondering how to invest $200,000, that’s definitely a good sign. After all, having this amount to invest means youâre on the fast path to building long-term wealth. This is especially true if you can invest $200,000 and leave it alone for a decade or two, giving compound interest plenty of […]
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Guide to Speculative Investments
A speculative investment is when an investor hopes to profit from a rapid change in the value of an asset, often one thatâs considered non-productive. Many speculative investments are short-term, and they can be made in markets such as foreign currencies, collectives, fine art, and margin trading of stocks. Typically, speculative investments are high-risk positions […]
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