Financial
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Behavioral Finance
What is the VIX (fear index) and why does it matter?
In the world of investing, there’s a constant battle between two powerful emotions: greed and fear. Greed drives markets to…
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Investments
How Insider Trading Investigations Work
In the world of finance, few crimes capture the public imagination like insider trading. We picture secret meetings in parking…
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Brokerages
What are illiquid stocks and why should you avoid them?
In the world of investing, we spend a lot of time analyzing what to buy. We research companies, study growth…
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Stocks
How global events like oil shocks influence US stocks
In our interconnected world, the idea that a political conflict or a production decision half a world away can directly…
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Stock Exchange
The Federal Reserve’s Role in Market Volatility
On certain days of the year, the entire financial world holds its breath. Trillion-dollar investment firms, seasoned Wall Street traders,…
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Loans
Learn how to refinance your mortgage
For many homeowners, their mortgage is their largest and longest-lasting financial obligation. It’s easy to sign the papers at closing,…
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Loans
How to Qualify for a Personal Loan with Bad Credit
Navigating the financial world with a less-than-perfect credit score can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you need access…
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Loans
Tips for paying off student loans faster
The joy of graduation can quickly be followed by the daunting reality of student loan payments. For millions of Americans,…
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Loans
Main mistakes to avoid when taking out a loan
Taking out a loan can be a powerful financial move. It can help you consolidate high-interest debt, finance a major…
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Stock Exchange
How Market Indexes Are Created (Dow Jones vs. S&P 500)
Every single day, we are bombarded with numbers from the financial world. News anchors solemnly report that “the market is…
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