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22
Aug
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What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation: prices climb, growth stalls, jobs vanish. It’s the economic nightmare nobody wants — but it happens. What does it mean for you, your paycheck, and your money?
2 min read
22
Aug
What Is Deflation?

What Is Deflation?

Deflation looks like a bargain, but it’s really a slow freeze. Prices fall, paychecks shrink, debt bites harder. Here’s what deflation really does to an economy.
2 min read
22
Aug
A twenty-dollar bill torn in half with a jagged red rip, symbolizing inflation as a silent tax.

What Is Inflation?

Inflation is like a silent tax. You don’t see it on your paycheck, but you feel it at the grocery store, gas station, and in your savings account. Here’s what drives inflation, why it matters, and how smart investors protect themselves from rising prices.
3 min read
22
Aug
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5 Investing Mistakes That Cost Me 40% (And How to Avoid Them)

The five costly mistakes that wiped out 40% of my portfolio — and the lessons you can use to avoid them.
2 min read
20
Aug
Navy graphic with Google logo, title “Alphabet (GOOGL) Buy/Hold Zone?” and circles showing 10/12 passes, 83% rank, moderate risk.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)-Focused Growth 12 - Metric System Review

Alphabet scores 10/12 on my Focused Growth 12-Metric System, ranking above 83% of peers — but valuation risks mean patience could pay off
2 min read
18
Aug
"Infographic: 'What is Portfolio Diversification' with folder icon and four circles for charts, factory, dollar sign, and shopping cart."

What Is Portfolio Diversification

Portfolio diversification spreads your investments across different sectors and asset classes to reduce risk and smooth returns. Here’s how it works — and how to check if you’re truly diversified.
3 min read
17
Aug
The Top 3 Excuses That Keep Investors Stuck

The Top 3 Excuses That Keep Investors Stuck

Excuses stall more investors than bad luck ever will. Here are the top 3 excuses keeping people stuck—and how to take action today.
3 min read
17
Aug
Illustration of a worried investor with a red downward arrow and bar chart showing $64,000 fully invested, $29,000 missing 10 best days, $18,000 missing 20 best days.

Why Most Investors Underperform — and How to Stop Doing It

Most investors underperform not from bad picks, but bad timing. Missing just a few of the market’s best days can cut your returns in half.
2 min read
17
Aug
eature image showing a smartphone with a declining stock chart and the text ‘Investment Apps Are Failing Serious Investors.’

Why I Gave Up on Most Investment Apps?

I tested the most popular investment apps — sleek dashboards, big promises, but no real insight. Here’s why they fail serious investors and what’s missing.
4 min read
17
Aug
I Use a Spreadsheet, Not Hype — Here’s the Mistake That Cost Me 40%

I Use a Spreadsheet, Not Hype — Here’s the Mistake That Cost Me 40%

I lost 40% chasing hype instead of following my system. Here’s how I use a spreadsheet to avoid FOMO and stick to a disciplined investing plan.
2 min read
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