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13
Oct
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The Pros and Cons of Active vs. Passive Investment Management:

Active vs. passive investing is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your money. Here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of the real pros and cons, why fees and taxes matter, and what you should do as a DIY investor.
3 min read
10
Oct
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Evaluating the Performance of Dividend Stocks in Different Economic Conditions

Wondering if dividend stocks hold up when the economy shifts gears? Here’s a no-nonsense look at how they perform through booms, busts, and everything in between—so you can make smarter investment moves.
2 min read
09
Oct
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$NVDA: Hold — AI Powerhouse, But Perfection Is Already Priced In

NVIDIA’s still the AI powerhouse — but perfection is already priced in. Record revenue and elite margins can’t defy gravity forever. Here’s why I’m holding, not chasing.
3 min read
08
Oct
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Dollar-Cost Averaging Done Right: A Guide for DIY Investors

Dollar-cost averaging takes the guesswork out of investing. Split your cash into chunks, automate the buys, and avoid blowing up your portfolio with bad timing.
2 min read
07
Oct
Portrait of a man in a dark background with the text “Tesla Crash?” — representing investor anxiety over Tesla’s valuation and future performance.

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA): Priced for Perfection, Delivering Automaker Economics

Tesla is still the world’s most exciting car company. But at $440 a share, investors aren’t buying cars—they’re buying science fiction.
8 min read
06
Oct
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Evaluating ETFs: Factors to Consider Before Investing

Before you hit ‘buy’ on that ETF, you need to know what really matters. Here’s a no-nonsense guide breaking down the key factors every DIY investor should check off to avoid Wall Street hype and make smarter ETF decisions.
3 min read
04
Oct
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Forget the Dividend Hype: Real Wealth Is Built Here

Chasing high dividends? Might as well chase your tail. Focus on Mr. Market’s quiet achievers for real gains.
2 min read
04
Oct
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$JNJ: Dividend King or Lawsuit Trap?

JNJ isn’t broken. But at $188, you’re paying growth multiples for a dividend stock with unlimited liability. That’s not prudent — that’s hopeful.
2 min read
03
Oct
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How to Assess the Environmental Impact of Stocks for ESG Investing

Wondering how to figure out if the stocks you hold are truly environmentally responsible? Here’s a straightforward guide to cutting through ESG marketing hype and assessing the real environmental impact of companies. Practical steps, clear data points, no jargon.
2 min read
01
Oct
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Washington Shuts Down. Markets Don’t.

Stocks climb, shrugging off the threat of a government shutdown. Panic? Hardly.
2 min read
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