Understanding the Pros and Cons of Short Selling
By now, you’ve probably heard the story about the historic “short squeeze” of GameStop’s stock. While many successful investors profit when stocks rise in value, some investors bet on the opposite—profiting from a stock’s decline in...
Stock Market Commentary October 2021
How to Analyze Today’s Stock Market Report Many factors are at play as we look to analyze today’s stock market report. In September, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index dropped 5.3%, and the S&P 500 fell 4.8%, which was their most significant monthly...
How Much Longer Will Social Security Last?
The future financial status of the Social Security program is a popular topic of debate. Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security trust report on the programs’ current and projected financial status. The annual report has many questioning, will Social Security last?
Personal Financial Planning 101: How to Calculate and Understand Net Worth
Net Worth is often an important topic among investors and businesses. This calculation is used to determine the value of the individual or company and is used to monitor financial progress. First, net worth looks at the overall financial picture. This is calculated by...