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Guides and how-tos to improve your investing skills
29
Aug
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Treasury Bills: The Market’s Risk-Free Parking Spot

Treasury bills are the market’s “risk-free” parking spot — short-term IOUs from Uncle Sam. Simple, safe, and liquid, but not always the best bet. Here’s why T-Bills matter for portfolios and global finance.
2 min read
29
Aug
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Bonds: The IOUs That Rule the Market

Bonds are the market’s referee — steady income, diversification, and the signal for risk. They’re not sexy, but they set the rules. Ignore them at your peril.
3 min read
26
Aug
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How Do Stock Dividends Work? Your Paycheck for Owning Stocks

Dividends aren’t free money. They’re the market’s paycheck for owning real businesses. Here’s how they work, why they matter, and how to use them to actually build wealth.
3 min read
26
Aug
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What Is a Brokerage Account? Your Ticket to the Money Party

Without a brokerage account, you’re not an investor — you’re a spectator. Here’s why it matters, how it works, and how to use it to actually build wealth.
3 min read
25
Aug
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How Does the Stock Market Work?

The stock market isn’t a casino — it’s an auction. Prices move because of business results, mood, and the big picture. Respect it with a process and it works. Treat it like gambling and it’ll clean you out.
3 min read
25
Aug
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What I Learned About Risk While Building My First Investment Portfolio

“I built my first portfolio back in 1990 — and learned the hard way what happens when the market turns. Three simple questions turned that shaky start into a plan I can trust through any market. Here’s how you can do the same.”
2 min read
24
Aug
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What is Index Investing?

Index investing sounds simple: just buy the market. But once you look under the hood, you’ll see it’s not as bulletproof as the guides make it sound.
3 min read
24
Aug
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What is a Mutual Fund?

Mutual funds are the old-school way to invest. Before ETFs came along, this was the default. If you had a
3 min read
24
Aug
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What is an ETF?

Most people buy ETFs without knowing what’s inside. That mistake can cost you. Here’s the no-BS guide to how ETFs really work.
4 min read
23
Aug
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How to Start Investing in Stocks?

You don’t need to be an expert to start investing in stocks. Begin small, research what you know, reinvest dividends, and let compounding do the work.
2 min read
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