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On Tariffs, AI & Bitcoin
The Election Is Over… Plan Accordingly TL;DR After a lengthy and contentious election cycle, Americans have chosen a new president. The implications will be significant,
Want Real Estate Wealth?
Pay off Your Mortgage TL;DR Generating rental income is a goal for many. But realistically, most people are better off paying down their mortgages rather
This Stock Marries Tech & Dividends
A Rare Combination for Your Portfolio TL;DR Many tech companies don’t pay dividends, often leaving investors to decide between stocks that offer yield or stocks
Columbus Was a Trash Human
But You Can Invest in the Commodity He Coveted TL;DR We’re revisiting history to provide you with some context about the whitewashed accounts of Christopher
It’s National Pizza Month
And of Course There’s a Way to Invest TL;DR Americans eat a lot of pizza, much of which comes from publicly traded corporate entities. In
High-Cost Housing Markets Are Still Popular
And It’s an Investment Opportunity TL;DR Some of the costliest housing markets in the U.S. remain the most desirable. It seems counterintuitive, but there’s data
Here’s How Much Trump’s Inheritance Could’ve Been Worth
And Why ‘Boring’ Investments Work Best TL;DR Former President Trump inherited $413 million from his father. But his history of bankruptcies and business failures begs
Here’s Why Nobody Is Hiring You
The Job Market Is Increasingly Convoluted TL;DR Job hunting sucks and it’s only getting more difficult, with 32.60% fewer available openings than two years ago.
How to Prepare for the Stock Market’s Watershed Moment
Here’s What Next Week’s Rate Cuts TL;DR The first of a potential series of long-awaited interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve is just around
This Stock Marries AI & Military Spending
Big Data Is Big Business TL;DR This company is a major government contractor that’s poised to continue breaking out as it dominates an AI niche
How to Invest in America’s Pastime
You Can Now Purchase Shares of Athletes’ Future Earnings TL;DR Alternative investments as an asset class are on the rise. This platform allows you to
How to Build Your Child’s Net Worth to $250k
$100 a Month Can Go a LONG Way TL;DR America is in the midst of an affordability crisis with no solution in sight. As parents,
In Defense of Index Funds
This 1 Chart Says a LOT TL;DR The major stock market indices continue to hit all-time highs in 2024. But most of that growth has
This Is the Ultimate Patriotic Investment
With a Massive Dividend to Boot TL;DR Buying shares of this week’s recommended fund will give you exposure to some of the most desirable stocks
Is a Money Market the Best Option?
More Flexibility, Same Solid Rates TL;DR Money market accounts offer high yields, FDIC insurance and better access to your funds. Here’s why you should have
It’s Time to Deploy Your Cash Position
Cash ISN’T King TL;DR The Fed is expected to make its first rate cut at the end of summer. Meanwhile, as the markets surge, investors’
Your Bank Sucks
If You’re Still Banking In-Person, It’s Time for a Change TL;DR If your money’s sitting in a brick-and-mortar bank account, it’s being eroded by inflation.
Don’t Eat the Rich
But Understand Why Some Want To. TL;DR Misplaced anger is increasingly common in our divided country, especially during election years. But understanding who’s really to
Over-the-Counter Stocks 101
OTC Stocks Can Be Bargain Buys TL;DR Over-the-counter stocks are securities that aren’t listed on major exchanges in the U.S. — like the NYSE or
This Is 2024’s Most Popular Investment
Financial Planners’ #1 Choice TL;DR If you’ve hesitated to invest in Bitcoin because of its overtly technical nature, financial planners’ most popular investment vehicle —
The Best Bank Stock You’ve Never Heard Of
This Argentine Bank Is a Cash Cow TL;DR Inflation is bad for people, but it’s good for interest rates, which are good for banks. In
Understanding the Fear & Greed Index
Which Emotion Is Currently Driving the Market TL;DR The fear and greed index provides a metric for investor sentiment, suggests which prevailing emotion is currently
The Motherhood Penalty
The motherhood penalty shows that in the workplace, working mothers experience disadvantages in pay and benefits relative to childless women and fathers.
2 Stocks That Prove the Economy Is Fine
Ignore the Noise, Focus on the Facts TL;DR The media was tossing around the term ‘stagflation’ again last week. But a closer look at inflation,
Want a Raise? Quit Your Job
The FTC just banned noncompete agreements TL;DR The Federal Trade Commission’s decision last Tuesday to ban nearly all noncompete agreements between employers and employees should
Dividend Stock of the Month: CHRD
An Under-the-Radar Oil Stock With Crazy Cash Flow If you’ve been reading Rise & Hedge for a while, you know we like high-yield investments and
4 Moves for Financial Literacy Month
Spring Cleaning Your Personal Finances TL;DR April’s Financial Literacy Month. These four moves — starting a college savings account, taking advantage of high yields while
IPOs Are Making a Comeback
2024 Has Seen Some Big IPOs, but Are They Worth It? Last month, financial media couldn’t stop talking about two initial public offerings. The first
This ETF Is Surging Because of the Insurance Crisis
Underwriters Are Price Gouging Americans Last month, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell attributed lingering inflation to the fact that the American economy is increasingly “uninsurable.”
Profit Like a Politician
Elected Officials Use Inside Information — So Can You In February 2020 on the eve of the pandemic, then-Senator Kelly Loeffler and then-Senator Richard Burr,