Money

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The Evolution of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) Services

A few decades ago, if you couldn’t afford to buy something outright, you had two...
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The True Cost of Debt

You walk into a store and see something you want - a laptop, an appliance,...
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SOCIAL SECURITY: What it Is. What it Isn’t. Why it Matters. Why it’s SO Hard to Reform

Last August when we launched our very first issue we asked What Will Become of...
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When Do Financial Professionals Actually Take Action During Market Drops?

Now that we’ve clarified when “stay the course” applies and why it’s used, let’s look...
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What ‘Stay the Course’ Really Means for Long-Term Investors During Market Volatility

“Stay the course” - the simple phrase that gets tossed around every time the market...
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Why Does News Cause Market Swings?

Ever wonder why a company reports record profits and the stock drops? Or why bad...
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Who’s Actually Moving the Market?

If you’ve ever watched the market jump or crash and thought, “Who decided that?”, you’re...
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How Can You Prepare for Volatility?

You don’t have to predict every market dip or headline to be a successful investor....
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What on Earth is Market Volatility?

If you've ever checked your investment account and felt like you were on a rollercoaster,...
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Navigating the Financial Squeeze: The Realities of the Sandwich Generation

“Sometimes, carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement.” – Albert Camus Life has...