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Common Culprits of a Sluggish Economy
Lack of economic progress has evolved to a global conflict over the years, as growth seemed elusive despite several efforts by each country. From 1947 to 2000, the US has seen a hike of only 2.2%, which was further slashed to 0.9% in the succeedin ...
Countries with Lowest Interest Rates
Today, many countries set their interest rates at record levels. Central banks are scrambling to battle deflation and bolster economic growth. Let us take a look at the countries with the lowest interest rates.
Creating a Currency Hedged Strategy
US dollar is the global currency. It is much difficult not to notice any news or event revolving the greenback. Any development from this currency change the way market and investors react one way or another. Hence, investors perceive the necessit ...
Crossing the Dark Side of the World Trade Organization
Since its creation in 1995, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been surrounded with controversies. Although WTO sets the global trading rules, the article will discuss its responsibilities and the external factors that oppose the organization. ...
Debunking Recession Investing Myths
It is difficult to prevail ‒ or scale back losses at the very least ‒ when recession strikes. Not to mention the emergence of different myths about recession investing. Let this article debunk the six common investing misconceptions.
Do You Want to Earn Your CFA?
Thinking of earning a CPA? Think again.
Read this: Getting into the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is no easy. It is actually a gruesome process. But before even starting the process, ponder on your preconceived thoughts and m ...
Does Age Matter in Financial Planning?
Many people believe age is nothing but a number. Speaking of age, does it matter when it comes to financial planning?
A study entitled “The Age of Reason: Financial Decisions Over the Life-Cycle with I ...
Earning the Right Accounting Certification
An accounting certification bolsters your career, increases take-home pay, helps expand network, and amplify professional credibility for you and the company you are working with. In some cases, this designation acts as a tiebreaker between two el ...
Economic Reports: The Market Movers
Here are the five economic reports that shape the markets.
Consumer Price Index
The index, the most widely used indicator of inflation, measures the weighted average of prices of a baske ...
Economies of Scale: Overview
Economist Alfred Marshall differentiated the internal and external economies of a scale. In simplest terms, internal economies of scale arises from within the company; external economies of scale occurs from extraneous factors including industry s ...
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Retirement Planning: Maximizing the Power of Compounding
“The early bird catches the worm.” – William Camden
Connection of Inflation and Interest Rates
We cannot simply ignore the connectivity of inflation and interest rates. Both items are interrelated. So, whenever there is a news item about a co ...
Introduction to Banking
Banking is an integral part of any financial system. In order to keep your money safe and start building wealth, you need a place where your funds ...
Inflation and Investments
“How does inflation affect my investments?”
Most investors ask this question, particul ...
Introduction to Ethical Investing
Since time immemorial, investors look after better profits and income paying stocks. While many consider themselves as ethical investors, the commo ...
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