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Articles tagged: Personal Finance/Investing

Investing in Wine – Assets in the Red (and White)

Investing in wine has historically offered greater annual returns than both stocks and bonds. Learn about wine funds or how to make a DIY wine investment. 

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Retirement Account Fees Can Cost You Plenty

As a retirement plan sponsor, can you justify its mutual fund fees? Find out how to identify and assess plan fees to the benefit of employees.

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September Inflation Ticks Higher Than Expected, but Are Interest Rate Hikes the Answer?

On the tails of a higher-than-expected Producer Price Index, the September inflation figure came in at 8.2%, over the 8.1% expected and just short of last month’s 8.3%. The markets […]

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Interpreting the September Consumer Confidence Jump

Much to the surprise of economic spectators, the Consumer Confidence Index clocked in at 108, well above August’s 103.2 reading and the September projections of 104.5. This continues a somewhat […]

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Don’t Bet Against the Stock Market (For Long)

The stock market is floundering. Investors are skittish. Courage and patience, however, could end up being the greatest investment of all.

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The Great Crypto Regulation Debate

It’s a subject that’s been hotly debated for quite some time now: who (if anyone) should be in charge of regulating cryptocurrency markets? It’s complicated. After all, some of the […]

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GDP Falls for Second Quarter in a Row, Supercharging Recession Worries

The U.S.’s GDP falls for second quarter in a row (dropping by 0.9%) in sharp contrast with market expectations of modest growth. Are we on the verge of recession?

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Investing Basics for Beginners Installment #5: Understanding the Players in the Stock Market “Game”

In Installment #5 of the series, understand the key players in the stock market “game” to prepare yourself for making an investment.

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Investing Basics for Beginners Installment #4: Why Invest in Public Companies?

You might already be investing in a public company (even if indirectly). Read about what it’s like investing in a public company and the level or transparency involved.

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Do You Read Malcom Gladwell? Do You Read the Financial Times? Do You Watch Porn?

Even if you despise porn, there’s money and profit within the industry. Rick Rosenbloom, a Financial Poise Faculty member, leveraged his capital relationships, talents, and moxy to get Wall Street to invest in an industry it originally refused to touch.

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