On June 18, 2022, Bitcoin’s price dropped under $20,000 for the first time since December 2020. Bitcoin showed a remarkable growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the lockdown era, with the price of the digital currency surging by 300%. However, as the famous saying goes, “The higher they rise, the harder they fall,” which is what Bitcoin is experiencing.
by Matin VarshochiIn the first quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, household wealth declined. However, since then, it has continued to rise, until now. A new recent report released by the Federal Reserve looked at the wealth of households and highlighted key financial data regarding where money is rising and falling.
by Matin VarshochiOver the past couple of weeks, investor confidence has been dropping in both the crypto and stock markets. Moreover, with the current economic climate, many investors have begun offloading most of their investments as there are rising concerns about a potential recession, leading to a crypto bear market.
by Matin VarshochiCollege is a time of greater freedom and personal growth. It’s also an ideal time to learn and put in place personal finance habits that can last a lifetime.
by Pam HillOn June 10, 2022, Tesla announced their board of directors had accepted a proposal for a three-to-one stock split. If the majority of the shareholders vote in favor of the stock split, it will then be initiated and executed.
by Matin VarshochiCurrently, due to various domestic and international events going on right now, the United States (U.S.) economy is performing poorly. From high gas prices to even higher inflation rates, some people are speculating the worst.
by Nailah HerbertOwning an investment property can help you earn incremental cash, increase savings on your tax return and build generational wealth. Read on to learn the four key steps for beginners to buy an investment property.
by Pam HillHaving a day job and becoming a real estate investor isn't an either-or proposition. Dive into this article to learn more on how they can both be done successfully.
by Pam HillOn Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank announced they will be raising interest rates by a half-point. The rising rates have been at their highest point in more than 20 years, and the increased rates have caused the stock market to go into a frenzy, with the S&P 500 dropping by 3.5% the following day.
by Matin VarshochiThe Social Security Act, passed passed 86 years ago, is a key component of retirement income for nearly all individuals. Social security insurance also provides a safety net should a worker become disabled or a family lose their breadwinner.
by Pam Hillfter a couple of weeks of going back and forth, Twitter's board of directors has decided to accept Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter. So on April 25, 2022, Musk's offer to acquire Twitter for $54.20 a share, or roughly $44 billion, was accepted.
by Sheena AllenNot everyone wishes to attend a four-year university or pursue a bachelor's degree or higher; thus, they turn to jobs that do not have a post-secondary degree as a job requirement.
by Sheena AllenIn an attempt to own the social media company, Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter is around 43 billion dollars. However, the Twitter board has unanimously agreed to adopt a measure called poison pill.
by Sheena AllenElon Musk, founder and CEO of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, became the largest shareholder in the social media company Twitter. Musk, worth an estimated $282 billion, purchased 73 million shares to give him a 9.2% stake in the company.
by Sheena AllenInflation has increased significantly since May 2021, due largely to supply chain disruptions from COVID19 and Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. The investments that perform well under inflation and retain all or most of their value can bring in more cash
by Pam Hill