This is the second in a series covering some of the words used to describe different aspects of the stock market. The characteristics of and differences between domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, and developed markets were covered in the first blog, Are Stock Descriptions Confusing? Today I will cover descriptions and the importance of […]
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Volumes have been written about love in its many forms – romantic, friendship, familial, universal, practical, and self-love – to name a few. When we hear the word “love” you may even picture an actual example of one of the types of love. I recently spent a couple of days with my four sisters at
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When you hear someone talk about the stock market, do you understand the terms they use— domestic markets, international markets, emerging markets, developed markets; small- mid- or large-cap stock; growth or value stock? Is the jargon confusing? Understanding these terms will help you navigate the world of stocks. This blog will cover broad market definitions.
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Girl math? Sounds sexist to me! I am told it is a new descriptive phenomenon inundating TikTok and other social media. Here’s how a TikTok user explained girl math: You’re losing money if you don’t purchase something when it’s on sale. You’re losing money if you don’t spend enough to qualify for free shipping. You’re
Happy 2024! We are well on our way, and I am already feeling the days slipping by too fast. How about you? Did you set any New Year resolutions? How are you doing? Already blown that diet? Rain or snow forced you to rethink the daily workout you promised yourself? Finding it difficult to fit
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The beginning of a new year is always a good time to review and readjust your investment portfolio. We have just gone through an extraordinary climb in the market, represented here by the S&P 500, in a relatively short period of time. However, as you can see, it is not without its downturns. What is
I recently read an article posted by Business Insider entitled, “Gen Z and millennial workers feel confused, irritated, and left out by endless ‘workplace jargon’ in the office, LinkedIn research shows.” Key points are: ”Almost half of Gen Z and Millennial workers say “workplace jargon” is making them feel left out. “A new survey by
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Congratulations! Well done! You have worked hard, accomplished a huge goal, and are about to take the next step in your life journey. That step may include more education, skills training for a particular job, marriage, and parenthood, or something unique to you. Maybe you are going to take a travel year. This new chapter
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Every morning I look forward to The Morning email from The New York Times. An article that ran not long ago struck a chord. It discussed “why economic inequality began soaring in the U.S. four decades ago.” The author, David Leonhardt, began: “If you look at historical data on the U.S. economy, you often notice
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Upward mobility: the capacity or facility for rising to a higher social or economic position. (Merriam-Webster) Not every person reading this blog strives for upward mobility, but I would wager that most of you do. It is the idea that you want to make a better life for yourself, your family, and your heirs. Some