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Blogs

What Is GDP? A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Economic Growth

By Nate Gregory

GDP measures the total value of everything a country produces and acts as the speedometer of the economy.
Strong GDP growth lifts businesses, dividends, and stock prices, while weak growth signals caution for investors.
Real GDP and GDP per capita matter more than the headline number when judging whether your wealth is actually growing.

What Is Blockchain? A Plain English Guide For Investors

By Jackson Moreland

Blockchain is a digital ledger that records every transaction on a public network.
Once a transaction is recorded, it cannot be changed or deleted.
It is the foundation of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other cryptocurrencies.

How To Negotiate Bills: The Script That Saves You Hundreds A Year

By Nate Gregory

Most monthly bills are negotiable, even though most Americans never try.
A simple phone call with the right script can lower your phone, internet, and utility bills.
The key rule is to be nice. Customer service reps have more flexibility than most people realize.

75 15 10 Rule: The Budget That Builds Wealth On Autopilot

By Jackson Moreland

The 75 15 10 rule is a budgeting plan: spend at most 75% of your income, invest at least 15%, and save at least 10%.
It works by making sure you pay yourself before you spend.
Once your savings target is hit, you shift the 10% over to investing, becoming a 75/25 plan.

How To Rebalance Portfolio: The Strategy That Forces You To Buy Low And Sell High

By Milena Thomas

Rebalancing means adjusting your portfolio back to your target allocation when it drifts too far.
The two main methods are time-based (rebalance once a year) and threshold-based (rebalance when allocation drifts more than 5%).
If you are still adding money, you can rebalance by directing new money instead of selling.

How To Buy Treasury Bonds: A Beginner's Guide

By Andre Savage

Treasury bonds are loans you make to the U.S. government. They are considered the safest investment in the world.
You can buy them at TreasuryDirect.gov directly or through any major brokerage.
There are three main types: T-Bills, Treasury Notes, and Treasury Bonds. The longer the term, the higher the interest rate.

Forward Vs Futures Contracts: What's The Real Difference?

By Nate Gregory

Both forward and futures contracts are deals to buy or sell something at a set price on a future date.
Futures trade on exchanges. Forwards are private deals between two parties.
Most regular investors do not use either. They are mostly tools for businesses and big institutions.

Alternative Investments Explained: What They Are And Why They Matter

By Milena Thomas

Alternative investments are anything that is not a regular stock or bond.
The most common types are precious metals, crypto, real estate, commodities, and collectibles.
Most investors should hold 5% to 25% of their portfolio in alternatives, depending on risk tolerance.

How To Buy Bitcoin For Beginners: 3 Simple Ways

By Andre Savage

There are three main ways to buy Bitcoin: directly on an exchange, through a Bitcoin ETF, or through a Bitcoin miner stock.
Each has its own pros, cons, and tax setup.
Most beginners do best starting small and using dollar cost averaging.

How To Follow Smart Money: The 5 Market Shifts Framework

By Jackson Moreland

"Smart money" means big investors with deep research teams and fast information.
You can follow them by watching for 5 types of market shifts.
The goal is to spot where money is moving before it shows up on CNBC.

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