Achieving a consistent 1% daily return through any trading or investment strategy is extremely challenging and involves a high level of risk. The idea of consistently making such a high return overlooks the complexities and volatilities of financial markets. Sustainable trading and investing best practices emphasize strict risk management, limits on position sizing, and diversification. … Read more
Have you ever wondered if Robinhood actually owns Dogecoin? This question has been floating around crypto circles for years and I wanted to dive deep into this topic to clear up any confusion. As someone who’s been following both Robinhood and the crypto world, I’m excited to share what I’ve learned about this relationship. Dogecoin … Read more
Getting your hands on the cash after selling stocks isn’t quite as instant as swiping a credit card. If you’re planning a big purchase or just need quick access to your investment money, understanding exactly when those funds will hit your account is super important. I’ve been trading for years and still sometimes forget about … Read more
When you’ve worked hard for those equity grants, the last thing you wanna worry about is losing them when you part ways with your company. The question of whether vested shares can be taken away is one that plagues many employees with equity compensation, especially when they’re considering a job change or facing termination. Let … Read more
Many worry that China’s ownership of U.S. debt affords China economic leverage over the United States. This apprehension, however, stems from a misunderstanding of sovereign debt and of how states derive power from their economic relations. The purchasing of sovereign debt by foreign countries is a normal transaction that serves several legitimate economic policy goals. … Read more
Have you ever woken up in a cold sweat wondering what would happen if that stock you invested in suddenly plummeted to zero? Or worse – could it go negative and leave you owing money? I get it. As someone who’s been investing for years, these are the nightmare scenarios that keep investors up at … Read more
You’ve probably heard this investing cliche before. But when it boils down to it, investing really is that simple. To determine the prices considered to be low (“undervalued”, “cheap”) or high (“overvalued”, “expensive”, “overpriced”), investors fall into 2 camps: What we really want to know is how to predict stock prices. If a stock is … Read more
Let’s face it – nobody gets excited about paying taxes on their investments. But if you’ve sold some shares and made a profit, Uncle Sam wants his cut. I’m gonna break down exactly how to calculate capital gains tax on your stock sales without all the confusing jargon. The Basics: What Even Is a Capital … Read more
Want More Value from Those Membership Rewards? Here’s How to Turn Them into Cash Do you have a pile of American Express Membership Rewards points sitting unused? Maybe you’re wondering if there’s a way to convert those points into something more practical – like actual cash in your pocket. Well, I’ve got good news for … Read more
The Short Answer: Yes, You Absolutely Must If you’ve recently sold stocks, bonds, or other securities and received a Form 1099-B from your broker, you might be wondering if you really need to report this on your tax return The simple answer is yes – regardless of whether you made money, lost money, or broke … Read more