Here we look at the matrix that clusters the different ways of making money. Note, some of the ways to make money cross more than one cell in the matrix. Actively Passively Active w/ Passive Component Time (service) Home x Work x Creation (product) Home Work Investment Home Work What Where How How How Active […] More
Curious about the ins and outs of betting on horses? We’ve compiled a quick guide to get you the info you need!
When someone behaves or acts in a shocking or confusing way that makes you think “ummmmmmmm, why the heck are they doing that?”, try to think what the person’s intentions are. By intention we mean, what is the reason they are acting like this? What is the thought behind their actions? More
Blogger Terry Heick looks at the nebulous term “understanding” and how its many interpretations can make student assessment so difficult.
My own two sense is that knowledge should be learned, developed, and internalized by students through the use of communication and “gap analysis”. They should develop their understanding by elaborating the information in their own words first on paper, and then by talking it out to someone else. This will force them to think it through the concepts from start to finish, like a story. A student’s understanding can then be assessed through a discussion with a teacher who has deeper knowledge and intuition on the subject.
Federal Government The federal government is composed of 3 distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial Congress (legislature) Responsibilities Pass laws (legislation) – Passing legislation requires agreement of both House and Senate. Members (535 members) Senate (100 senators) The Senate is composed of 100 Senators, 2 for each state. House of Representatives (435 representatives) The House […] More
Market capitalization is the total dollar market value of all of a company’s outstanding shares.
Learn about the leading U.S. stock market indexes and get an introduction to how they are utilized in the market.
Gross domestic product (GDP) is the monetary value of all finished goods and services made within a country during a specific period.
It is used as a comprehensive scorecard, or metric, of a given country’s economic health.
A school of thought in an intellectual tradition, a particular way of thinking, or a perspective that a group of people share in common. More
Value investing is when you buy stock in firms whose share prices are lower than their fundamentals suggest they should be. Value investing is like purchasing shares currently on sale: When other investors realize what they’re missing out on, they’ll purchase up the stock, the price will go up, and you’ll profit. A low P/E […] More
Are you a trader or an investor? Well, it depends on how you want to approach time, activity, and risk. Learn about the differences between a long-term investor and a short-term trader, so you can decide what’s best for you.
Economic policy is a tool used by the powers at be in the United States to try and control the economy. There are two types of economic policy, monetary policy and fiscal policy. These two levers on the economy do the following: Monetary policy is the Federal Reserve’s efforts to grow the economy by changing […] More
The Federal Reserve, or the Fed, is an important and influential part of the U.S. economy. But what exactly does it do? In this video from the Income Investing course, our Education Coach gives you a simple explanation.
When the economy grows too quickly or grows for a long time, it can lead to inflation. Inflation is the rising cost of goods and services. To reduce inflation, the Fed increases interest rates making it more expensive to borrow money. When it’s too expensive to borrow money businesses will reduce expansion and consumers will […] More
There are numerous job reports including weekly jobless claims, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), and the ADP Employment report, but the Employment Situation report is the most comprehensive jobs report because it tracks the unemployment rate, Nonfarm Payrolls, the workforce participation rate, and average hourly earnings. Many investors use this report to gauge economic strength. At times, it can even move the markets, so it’s important to understand the Employment Situation report.
When placing trades, the order type you choose can have a big impact on when, how, and at what price your order gets filled. We’ll break down three common order types: market orders, limit orders, and stop orders.
The price-to-earnings, or P/E, ratio compares a stock’s price to its annual earnings per share, or EPS. It measures how much an investor is paying for a stock compared to each dollar of a company’s annual earnings. Investors often use the P/E ratio to compare the valuation of two or more companies and help determine if a stock is overvalued or undervalued.
Ever notice how stock prices sometimes jump after company earnings announcements? This video explains why this happens and how quarterly earnings reports or stock earnings can help investors evaluate a company’s financial condition to determine whether a stock is a good investment.
Stock prices have momentum—–this means that stocks going up tend to continue to go up, and stocks going down tend to keep going down. Investors use what’s referred to as momentum indicators to help them identify potential entry and exit signals. In this video, we’ll show you what a momentum indicator is, explain how to use it, and discuss some of its risks.
The relative strength index, or RSI, helps some investors determine whether stocks might be overbought or oversold. Learn how it works, and how it can help traders analyze trends and identify potential opportunities when they decide to buy or sell stocks.
Bollinger Bands are a technical indicator that help investors define trends and determine if a stock is overextended and might reverse. Bollinger Bands can also help investors identify and time potential entries and exits.
A clear view of a stock’s trend can help investors decide when to buy, sell, or hold a position. However, identifying trends can be tough. Some technicians use an indicator known as a simple moving average to confirm established trends. Watch this video to learn more about this tool—what it does, how it’s calculated, and the pros and cons of applying it to different time frames.
Many professional stock traders use technical indicators to help them with trade timing or to alert them of new trends. Here’s what they are all about.
Fundamental analysis and technical analysis, the major schools of thought when it comes to approaching the markets, are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Here are the differences between the two.
Saving for retirement can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. These videos will walk you through different strategies and help you create a retirement plan so you can feel at ease about your financial future.
New to investing? Learn the basics of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more. These short explainer videos will guide you through your investment options and introduce you to investing strategies.
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