The slump for US stocks intensified earlier this week as the crisis in Ukraine deepened and investors weighed the prospect of new sanctions to cripple the Russian economy as the Kremlin waged war in Europe from the east. In this context, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -2.37% closed sharplyRead More →
Some images are courtesy of Pexels.com. Others are credited. A interesting study was released in late January 2022. This report examined the state of consumer banking and payment practices and how these behaviors may have changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was published by Morning consultationa self-proclaimedRead More →
Are you aiming to read more books or improve your finances this year? If so, why not combine the objectives? Below is a list of some of the best personal finance books. Read one (or all) this year to deepen your financial knowledge and take practical stepsRead More →
New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – Jan. 15, 2022) – Author Christopher Hamilton recently released his comprehensive guide to understanding the financial industry, Stock Market Terminology for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Learning Stock Market Jargon. This illuminating book functions as a key to deciphering the complex language behind modernRead More →
It’s hard to avoid hearing about IPOs of exciting new companies, such as Rivian’s New York Times announcement. Of course, as soon as stocks become available on the public market, investors get started. But what if there was an easier way to buy businesses in the private market? before raiseRead More →
Text size This year has seen many stock market records, memes madness, a surge in IPOs and more. Staff illustration; Dream time (9) 2021 has been a grueling year, perhaps even more grueling than 2020. Assessing the economic fallout from newer coronavirus variants – first Delta and now Omicron, aRead More →
US stocks fell on Monday but finished well above session lows as investors analyzed the potential impact of a faltering real estate developer in China and traders positioned ahead of a two-day meeting from Federal Reserve policy makers which begins Tuesday. How did the stocks trade? The Dow Jones IndustrialRead More →
1. “The Wealthy Barber”, by David Chilton (1997). The second part of the title explains the premise: “Common sense guide for all to become financially independent.” He points out that slow and steady wins the race. 2. “From monk to fund manager”, by Doug Lynam (2019). The author grew upRead More →
To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail If you are thinking of investing in the stock market but don’t know where to start, or even how to invest properly, this Online Investing eBook is for you. “A comprehensive guide for investors who want to diversify and increase the valueRead More →
Looking for a good money-themed book for your summer reading? Here is our short list of the best personal finance books for 2021. Bankrate’s 10 Best Personal Finance Books for 2021 “The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Rich Americans”, by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko “HowRead More →
Investing my own money has always been intimidating to me because I don’t understand the lingo. Below are 8 books that helped me save around $ 10,000 by investing without a financial advisor. They taught me about index funds, dividends, how the stock market works, etc. Since my adolescence, theRead More →
Looking to make sense of markets and money? TD Ameritrade trading and investing professionals review their favorite financial books. 2 minutes to read Photo by Getty Images Media Consumption in 2021: There is no such thing, and every platform has a goal. Social media allows you to stay in touchRead More →
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This is an updated version of an article originally published on May 14, 2020. Learning financial concepts can seem daunting. Even finding a starting point can be difficult. If you search the internet for an investment term, you often end up with a complex alphabet soup financial conditions. A betterRead More →
As you learn to invest, one of the best strategies for making rapid progress is to learn from the masters. Rather than repeating the same old mistakes of new investors, it helps – and saves money – to acquire the insight and wisdom of the experts. For the price ofRead More →
Xinhua / Wang Ying / Getty Images The US stock market has experienced a roller coaster ride in 2020. In just a few months, stocks went from a bull market to a bear market and back again. Here are 10 books that can help investors navigate turbulent markets. Learn moreRead More →
Have you ever felt like some people naturally understand personal finance? They have been saving diligently since childhood, have paid off their debt and have the recommended six-month emergency fund. It is certainly possible that some people have a natural tendency to save money and cut costs. But not everyoneRead More →
In times of economic stress, it is good to know the basics of personal finance. Lots of people turn to books for help, so we decided to go back and revisit three of the most popular finance books from the past 15 years: “The Nine Steps to Financial Freedom” byRead More →
Work hard, save money, trust the stock market, and retire at 65. For decades, this was the scenario for middle class success. But some millennials ask, “Why should we wait so long? “ At the beginning of Play with fire (New World Library, January 2019) – the acronym stands forRead More →
For many hobbyist traders looking to invest in the stock markets or bureau de change, financial investing can seem like a daunting, often mind-boggling world. There is so much to consider: the mentality side of things in terms of your approach to risk, as well as the technical analysis ofRead More →
When it comes to what stresses Americans out, personal finance regularly tops the list. And although “the future of our nation” was the most frequently reported stressor in the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America survey, cited by 63% of respondents, almost as many respondents (62%) identified money worriesRead More →
There are many books written for entrepreneurs, as well as business and finance professionals. Some are dense texts, written in the hope that the reader is already familiar with all the basics and nuances of the field. Others are easy to read, filled with emotion, but light on how toRead More →
THE stock market is up and your home, if you own one, is probably worth more than it was at the bottom of the housing market. So there is a good chance that you are feeling a little better about your financial situation these days. Not so fast, says JohnRead More →