I was failing and didn’t understand why. In 1970, I started my career as an adult educator. My classes were predominantly male. That quickly changed in 1972 with the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment; my clients rightfully complied with the law. My historically excellent course critiques were tanking. The tipping point was when a […]
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Getting Dividends From Ford When It’s Not Officially Paying Dividends
When investors hear the term “meme stock,” the first thing to come to mind is typically something like AMC, GME, or the Robinhood investing app. Meme stocks are the ones that get popular on Reddit forums like Wall Street Bets. They can have huge daily swings and are often traded on Robinhood. But with all […]
Put vs. Call Options: What They Are and When to Use Them
In this guide on put vs. call options, we will explain the differences between them as well as why and when you might use options trading.
A Guide to Portfolio Income: Interest, Dividends, and Beyond
Portfolio income can come from a variety of sources. We’ll explain how you can earn money from your investments and why to diversify.
Byrna Technologies Finds Niche in Self Defense Market
Byrna Technologies (BYRN) is a company that most investors might not know about and an alternative for people who simply don’t like guns to protect themselves. There are many options for purchasing CO2 air pistols versus traditional firearms and BYRN has some unique products worth mentioning. The company claims to be the best-in-class when it […]
12 Safe Retirement Investments Beyond Savings Accounts
Retirement planning starts with goals. Once you understand the cash flow you will need when you retire, you can start looking for investments that can provide it. In this article, we’ll go over 12 safe retirement investments, reviewing potential returns and risks. We’ll start with the most conservative investments that have safe, yet low returns […]
What Are Stock Options? A Guide to Puts and Calls
Stock options can be confusing, partly because there are many types of contracts: exchange-traded options, OTC options, and employee stock options that are part of compensation packages. As such, you might be asking, “What are stock options?” In this article, we’ll review all the types of stock options and examine how to include options in […]
What’s the Best Way to Trade Airlines As the Country Opens Up?
Airlines seem poised for a revival, but how long before their stocks to take off? The U.S. economy is undoubtedly recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. Jobless claims are at their lowest level since the country essentially shut down due to slow the spread of COVID-19. What’s more, 40% of adults in the U.S. are now […]