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Guides and how-tos to improve your investing skills
03
Sep
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How Do Credit Cards Work? Borrow Smart, Avoid Traps

Credit cards can be a tool or a trap. Here’s how they really work, what it costs if you slip, and how to use them smart to build credit and stay in control.
4 min read
03
Sep
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What’s a FICO Score? Your Financial Gatekeeper

Your FICO score is the gatekeeper to loans, apartments, jobs, and even insurance. Get it wrong, and you’ll pay for years.
4 min read
03
Sep
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What’s a Credit Score? Your Financial Report Card

Your credit score isn’t just about loans—it decides your rent, insurance, and even job options. Ignore it, and you’ll pay for years.
4 min read
03
Sep
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Compound Interest: The Multiplier That Prints Money While You Sleep

Compound interest isn’t magic—it’s math. Ignore it, and you’re burning cash.
2 min read
03
Sep
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2025: What Is Angel Investing? (No BS)

Angel investing fuels startups like Uber or Airbnb. In 2025’s volatile markets, it’s high-risk, high-reward. Here’s the no-BS breakdown you need.
4 min read
03
Sep
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2025 Tax Playbook: Income Investing (No BS)

Think taxes just hit in April? In 2025, they can eat your income streams all year. Here’s the no-BS playbook to keep more of what you earn.
5 min read
02
Sep
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Value Investing Mistakes to Avoid: Stop Sabotaging Your Returns

Think you're getting a bargain with that 8 P/E stock? You're probably walking into a value trap that'll cost you years of returns.
3 min read
02
Sep
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Understanding Dividend Aristocrats: The Steady Money Makers

Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that raised dividends for 25+ years straight. Here’s why they matter and how to use them in your portfolio.
3 min read
02
Sep
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PEG Ratios and Growth Metrics: Unlocking the Next Level

The PEG ratio balances price, earnings, and growth. Learn how to use it to avoid bubbles, spot value, and sharpen your growth investing strategy.
3 min read
02
Sep
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The Rule Buffett Never Breaks

Warren Buffett calls it the most important rule in investing: margin of safety. It’s not about chasing hype, it’s about building protection against mistakes. Here’s why it still matters—and how to apply it today.
4 min read
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