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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
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
Against The Tide: The Contrarian View On Fed Rate Cuts
Following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to keep rates unchanged and the suggestion of future rate cuts later in the year, there’s been a prevailing sense of optimism among many investors, with reassurances that these anticipated rate cuts will materialize eventually. However, Vanguard is offering a different view point as they are suggesting that the […]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
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
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
Matching 401k Contributions to an HSA
In this video at the :45 mark, Brian stated that in 2025 employers would be able to make matching 401k contributions to an HSA rather than to a Pre-Tax Retirement account. Can anyone in the community point me to documentation (preferably on irs.gov) that clearly states this allowance? I would like to forward the information […]Read More
Best Interest Rates for November 2024 Revealed: Savings, Checking, CDs, and Brokerage Accounts
Here are the best interest rates for November 2024: Savings Account Interest Rates Big Banks Regional Banks Online Banks Summary: Online banks offer the best savings rates, with SoFi at 4.20% and Marcus at 4.10%. Big and regional banks fall short, offering as low as 0.01%, except for Arvest Bank at 0.25%. Checking Account Interest […]Read More
PEPE Trading in a Tight Range
PEPE has been trading in this light blue channel, and is currently below resistance at $0.0000227. There is also support around $0.0000172, and PEPE is trading in a tight range between these two price levels for now. I think PEPE could present a buy opportunity with a selloff back down towards the lower end of […]Read More
SOS Starts a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
More companies are jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon with the goal of copying Michael Saylor’s MSTR strategy. These companies are adding Bitcoin to their balance sheet and it is an effective strategy to help their stock price rise. SOS looks like a terrible stock that is trading -99.99% from all time highs. They are desparately […]Read More
Bitcoin Rebounds at $90.8K
Bitcoin has rebounded slightly above the light blue support zone, bottoming out around $90.8k. There has been some upside overnight, and I have $95.5k as a resistance target ahead. I think BTC is likely to experience some upside on Thanksgiving Day followed by a selloff. For now I would monitor for a break or rejection […]Read More