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What is the best time to buy and sell stocks? How can you tell whether a stock’s price is fair and reasonable? There are numerous factors that determine the best time to sell/buy stocks. According to Peter Lynch, the author of One Up on Wall Street, there are two rules of thumb to follow when deciding whether to enter/exit the market for a particular stock. Here’s when you should buy/sell stocks, according to Lynch.
Should you invest in cryptocurrency in 2022? Which currencies are outperforming the others? What are the risks and benefits of investing? The cryptocurrency industry is large enough now that major investors take it seriously. But, before it becomes truly mainstream, it’ll need to address some basic problems that pose risks to the industry. Keep reading for an overview of the industry to help you decide if it’s worth investing in cryptocurrency.
What are the major ransomware risks? Why does ransomware threaten industries and citizens alike? What is the solution? Regulators have limited tools to counter the threat of ransomware. They can’t outlaw ransom payments or the problem will move underground, and they can’t force cryptocurrencies, which underpin many ransoms, to reveal their owners. Learn why ransomware risks threaten not only private industries, but society as a whole.
Wondering why Robinhood is bad for you? What do critics say about the trading platform? What are the risks? Robinhood’s user-friendly trading platform has created a fiercely loyal community of retail traders with the power to move markets. Critics contend that the Robinhood app’s focus on fun blurs the line between investing and gaming, and it encourages inexperienced traders to make risky bets they don’t fully understand. Keep reading to find out why Robinhood is bad for you, according to critics.
What are the biggest problems with the Robinhood stock trading app? Why is Robinhood in trouble with lawmakers? Robinhood’s user-friendly trading platform has created a fiercely loyal community. The app has gained popularity because it makes trading cheap, accessible, and fun. However, there are two major issues with Robinhood. Read on to learn the two biggest problems with stock trading on Robinhood, according to critics.
What’s causing unaffordable housing? Why could this issue be reaching a crisis point? The post-pandemic economy is splitting into two tracks. There’s one filled with those who’ve built up savings through the pandemic and are fueling a superheated housing market, and another with those who are increasingly priced out of affordable housing. Read on to learn why housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable, according to economists.
Is inflation good? Who is it bad for? what are the possible benefits? Economists disagree on whether or not inflation is a good thing. Some point out that it makes debt manageable, keeps housing prices in check, and allows the Federal Reserve to regulate interest rates. But others worry that it erodes purchasing power more than increased wages can support. Keep reading to find it if inflation could, in fact, personally benefit you.
Why is there a worker shortage? Is the news exaggerating the shortage? The news surrounding the global worker shortage shows that demand is currently rising for goods and services, but many people who lost jobs during the pandemic are no longer seeking them. Because of the unique nature of this downturn in employment, there are many factors that might be holding people back from work. Read on to learn why there is a worker shortage and why it could also just be a media myth.
Will inflation go back down eventually? What’s causing it to rise? When do economists predict it will end? Until recently, many felt inflation would relax once the pandemic-induced supply and demand imbalances aligned. But some now acknowledge that even if inflation is caused by the pandemic, the pandemic is nowhere near over—and neither is inflation. Read on to learn if inflation will go back down soon or, if not, how long it will last.
In what ways does the current housing market resemble the 2006 housing crisis? Are we headed towards a second housing bubble? As housing prices spike and rents soar, it’s starting to feel like it did back in 2006. Luckily, there are some major differences between the current housing market and that of the 2006 housing bubble. To name some: there’s a decrease in the availability of credit and the cause of the inflated prices is different. Below, we’ll take a look at the current real estate market and compare it to the 2006 housing bubble.