We live in a capitalist economy - that means the system is designed to benefit some more than others. It also means that most of us were taught everything wrong about money. The truth is: Money isn’t bad and having more of it does not make you evil. Money is a tool. It amplifies what […]
The Old Defense Playbook Is Broken For the last decade, if you wanted to invest in defense, the playbook was simple: go high-tech. These were the sexy picks - the ones making headlines at investor conferences and showing up in every "future of war" article. The companies making actual bullets, missiles, and bombs? They were […]
Most investors are watching AI stocks and interest rates. But a different kind of shift is forming - one that starts underground. Copper. It's in your smartphone, the power grid, data centers, and more. And according to the International Copper Study Group, the global copper market is on track for a 150,000-ton deficit in 2026. […]
Here’s the reality - being financially successful typically has nothing to do with how much you make. It’s more about the habits you have with money and how you manage your finances. Because someone who makes $100k a year, and manages their money poorly, ends up broke. But someone who makes $50k a year, and […]
Think of a company like a pie. (you can pick your favorite - like apple or pumpkin). When you invest in a public company, what you’re really doing is buying a share of ownership in that company. Companies often have millions or billions of shares of ownership - the more shares you own, the voting […]
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced investor you need to know how to research a stock. Why? Knowing a company’s business and financials gives you a better picture on how to value the stocks and know if it’s a good investment for you. Otherwise, you’re stuck listening to TV analysts and reddit posts… One of […]
Where Does the Name "Blue Chip" Even Come From? Stock market terms can be confusing - but here’s something that’s straightforward: Blue-chips. No we’re not talking poker. We’re talking about the well established and stable stocks on wall street. These types of companies are known as blue chips. The term actually does come from poker. […]
Everyone's talking about AI - markets have been volatile as fears grow on a potential AI bubble. Regardless, businesses are spending on AI. Tech companies are expected to spend more on AI in 2026 than it took the U.S. to build the entire interstate highway system. Why? Demand. From businesses to consumers, everyone is using […]
There are several different investing styles. Some prefer the set-it-and-forget-it strategy of passive investing. Others like to be more hands on with their investments through active investing. But nothing is more hands on than options trading. Let’s be clear: Options trading is not investing. It’s a strategy that involves stock prices, more than analyzing a […]
What Is Inflation, Really? Inflation is what happens when more money flows into the economy - and prices start rising as a result. Think of it this way. When people have more money in their pockets, they spend more. When they spend more, businesses can charge more. When businesses charge more, everything at the store […]
