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Historical Patterns Suggest Possible Surge in Stocks and 401(k) If Fed Pauses Rate Hikes
Although there is still some uncertainty about the Federal Reserve concluding its aggressive campaign to raise interest rates, a potential shift in the Fed’s strategy could offer a favorable outlook for the stock market and individual retirement savings plans, like the 401(k). Let’s remember that as rates increase, the cost of borrowing typically increases, affecting […]Read More
Buy Bonds Directly Vs Mutual Funds That Invest In Bonds
The current shift towards higher interest rates has sparked a renewed conversation on whether regular investors should lean towards individual bonds or bond mutual funds. Back when interest rates were close to zero for an extended period, mutual funds were a popular choice. They came with low fees, were easy to buy and sell, and […]Read More
Rise of Defined Maturity ETFs in Bond Investing
Investors seeking higher yields are turning their attention to a lesser-known type of bond fund called defined-maturity exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds have recently gained popularity due to their similarities to individual bonds, as they reach maturity and are liquidated on a specific date. Major providers of these funds, such as BlackRock and Invesco, allow […]Read More
Crypto News October
Bitcoin news: • Blackrock: Blackrock Larry Fink says: “Flight into quality with Bitcoin” • Mining: New Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay runs on 100% renewable energy from the Itaipu Dam. • Lightning Network: Lightning Labs Taptoor Assets goes live with Mainnet enabling Stablecoins on the Bitcoin Network. • BitVM paper released: Smart contracts can be […]Read More
Crypto News September
Bitcoin news • Microstrategy: Michael Saylor announces that Microstrategy buys 5445 BTC. • Rumor: There is a rumor that Microsoft plans to release a Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet in 2024. • Closing Price: September is known to be a bad month for Bitcoin, but it closes as a green candle this time with a higher […]Read More
$BTC Had a Strong Rejection from Yesterday’s $28k Price Target
Yesterday I discussed $28k being a resistance target on this move up, and today BTC had a strong rejection at this price level. I think BTC is currently forming a dead cat bounce, and I see the price trending down lower. I see the light blue trend line as a price target, but there will […]Read More
$RIVN’s Key Buy Levels After 20%+ Intraday Decline
NEWS Rivian Automotive Inc’s made the decision to issue $1.5 billion worth of convertible green bonds.Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening: Share Price Drop: Rivian’s stock price plummeted by over 20% on the day of the announcement. It’s the most significant daily percentage decline for the company’s shares since May of the previous year. Convertible […]Read More
$SPX Approaches Resistance, Break or Rejection Tomorrow
#SPX had some nice upside today, but the daily candle closed at resistance though. Tomorrow will be important for seeing whether SPX breaks above resistance or gets rejected back down. TradingView Chart: https://www.tradingview.com/chart/SPX/jsS6GvLv-SPX-Approaches-Resistance-Break-or-Rejection-Tomorrow/
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$BTC Bullish Bounce off Key Support Level
In yesterday’s post I discussed that BTC is forming a bullish bounce off the white support zone. The EMA ribbon and midrange of the Bollinger Band that are both acting as support as well. BTC has started trending up, and I have $28k and $28.5k as key price targets to monitor on this move up. […]Read More
Money Dysmorphia: Causes and Treatment
Are you stressed about money? You may have money dysmorphia and not even know it. And this may cause you to make bad financial decisions. What is Money Dysmorphia? Money dysmorphia is when you have a distorted view of your finances. This phenomenon is similar to body dysmorphia, where individuals perceive flaws in their physical […]Read More
How Keep Your Money and Combat Inflation
Rising prices due to inflation can put a strain on your budget and savings. When the cost of goods and services increases, your money doesn’t stretch as far. This erosion of purchasing power makes it harder to maintain your standard of living. However, by understanding how inflation works and taking proactive steps, you can mitigate […]Read More
Beyond Jobs: Why Recent Employment Figures May Not Sway the Fed
These past few days have been quite uncertain, especially regarding what is in store for interest rates in the U.S. But with the latest news revealing that nonfarm payrolls surged by a hefty 303,000 in March, beating expectations and showing a significant jump from the previous month, and with the unemployment rate holding steady at […]Read More