What a Smooth Con Man Can Teach Us About Inflation
Victor Lustig was the man who sold the Eiffel Tower. And that wasn’t even his most remarkable con. His most famous con is one that can teach you a lesson about inflation.
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July 2021
Four Key Inflation Lessons from Warren Buffett
Today, I want to discuss the recent inflation and highlight a few other lessons from Warren Buffett on handling inflation.
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How Interest Rates Impact Your Stocks
The Federal Reserve has already signaled that it will not raise interest rates in 2021. Instead, the Fed Chair has said the central bank is willing to let the U.S. economy overheat a little to generate more inflation. But when a rate hike comes, it’s essential to understand what it means for your portfolio. Today, I want to explain how higher interest rates (or even the speculation of higher interest rates) would affect your portfolio and what to do about it.
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Three Rules to Follow When You Start to Fear a Crash
People want to know, down to the day, if and when there is going to be a “market crash.” I understand that sentiment. Fear and pain are signs that you are investing well and making good decisions. So, I want to give you three rules to protect yourself.
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Don’t Be Afraid of Stocks Under $10. Do This Instead.
Some of the world’s top money managers have dismissed stocks trading in single digits. But there are many companies that I would consider owning despite a lower share price.
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The Latest Victim of the Chinese-U.S. Tech Standoff
On Friday, Chinese regulators banned new registrations for the DiDi ride-sharing service. I want to talk more about this event, what it means for Chinese companies listed on U.S. markets, and share an important reminder about IPOs in any market.
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This is Why Oil is Back Above $75
Last week, we kicked off the second half of 2021. And there was no commodity followed more closely than oil. Today, I want to explain why oil prices continue to rise and what to expect in the second half of the year. But, most importantly, we’ll check in on a few names that hit our watch list back when oil prices were trading under $70 per barrel.
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5 Ways to Know if a Stock is Overvalued
It's important to be able to recognize the signs that a stock is overvalued. The sooner you become aware of an overvalued stock, the easier you can avoid losing money on an investment.
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