In trading, your stock buying power is your ammo. Regardless of how strong your skill sets are, lack of ammo leaves you without an offense or a defense. Knowledge of your changing intraday buying power is crucial to assessing your risk thresholds and preventing self-inflicted wounds (IE: getting caught in a short squeeze). Knowing how … Read more
This is the third post in a series of posts on options trading. You can read this one out of order since it applies to almost everything you do in the stock market, including buying shares of stock. Hey there, fellow investors! Today I wanna talk about something that keeps many potential traders up at … Read more
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Ever wondered how much cash you need to stash away to generate a sweet $500 monthly income without lifting a finger? You’re not alone! Earning passive income is like having a money tree in your backyard – once planted, it keeps giving fruit with minimal effort. I’ve been exploring passive income streams for years, and … Read more
One of the most important aspects of planning for your international relocation is laying the groundwork to move your money out of South Africa. Although exchange control regulations have eased over the past few years, there are still limits as to how much money you can take out of South Africa when you emigrate, and … Read more
As a U.S. citizen or resident living in Virginia, you have an obligation to report your income to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This is true regardless of what you do with your income—whether you receive direct deposits, deposit your paychecks with your bank, or cash your paychecks as soon as you receive them. If … Read more
If you trade through your brokerage’s cash account, you’ll see two different types of funds in your account: settled funds and unsettled funds. Settled funds (also called settled cash) refer to newly deposited funds (such as a check deposit or wire) and settled proceeds of fully paid for securities. Unsettled funds (also called unsettled cash) … Read more
As we reach our golden years, especially at age 75, investing takes on a whole new meaning. Gone are the days of aggressive growth strategies and high-risk investments. Now, it’s all about finding that sweet spot between protecting what you’ve worked so hard for while still making your money work for you. I’ve talked with … Read more
The Coca-Cola Companyâs (KO) dividend yield is 2.89%, which means that for every $100 invested in the companys stock, investors would receive $2.89 in dividends per year. The Coca-Cola Companyâs payout ratio is 65.04% which means that 65.04% of the companys earnings are paid out as dividends. A low payout ratio may indicate that the … Read more