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We believe in the power of financial education. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and resources you need to make informed decisions about your finances through the articles we write. We also aim to keep our readers informed on current events that affect the finance world. We release articles at a rate of one a week or two every two weeks.
Personal Finance
Best Brokers for High School Students to Start Trading · 07/09/24
Entering the trading world can be an exciting yet daunting venture, especially for high school students who are just beginning to explore financial markets. With the correct guidance and resources, young traders can develop skill sets that will benefit them for a lifetime. Selecting the right broker is a crucial first step in this journey.
Personal Finance
Gen Z and Investing: A New Wave Of Finance · 07/08/24
Generation Z, commonly abbreviated as Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is making significant strides in finance. Gen Z is known for their superior knowledge in technology-related aspects of life compared to previous generations. As a result, in a world of ever-increasing toughness to stay afloat financially, Gen Z is taking it by storm.
Current Events
Citizens Take a Stand · 07/03/24
The country of Kenya on the East Coast of Africa is currently seeing nationwide protests due to a proposed tax increase. Several Kenyan citizens died during the movement, which essentially shut down the country in its entirety for one day. The deadly protests all began with a proposed tax increase by the Kenyan government.
Personal Finance
Margin Analysis · 07/01/24
One step investors commonly use in evaluating companies is margin analysis. The margin of a company is its profit divided by gross revenue. In analyzing a company, investors often examine the margins of the company and consider the possible implications for said margins.
Current Events
Trump's Guilty Verdict - Now to the Independents · 06/17/24
On May 30th, 2024, former president Donald Trump was found guilty by a New York jury on 34 counts of falsifying business records. In this historic verdict, Trump is the first former president to be found guilty of his federal crimes.
Personal Finance
Ratio Analysis · 06/11/24
In evaluating a company, one commonly used step is ratio analysis. As the name implies, ratio analysis is when we compare two values from a company’s financial statements and consider the implications of said comparison. For example, we may evaluate trends in a company’s ratios and compare the ratios between companies. Let’s take a look at a few widely used ratios
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Economy
The Toll of War Between Russia and Ukraine · 05/29/24
You would think that the Russia-Ukraine war doesn’t affect the US, but I’m afraid you’re wrong. Of course, American soldiers aren’t being killed, but the conflict is still taking a toll on the economy. Ukraine is one of the major suppliers of oil, a key resource needed in our everyday life.