Understanding low float stocks
Day traders use different strategies than long term traders to maximize their earnings. Rather than building a diverse portfolio that will continue to grow over time, they tend to look for opportunities to buy and […]
DINK: Living the dual income no kids lifestyle
More and more Millennials and Gen Xers are deciding to wait to have kids, or not have kids at all. This choice is partly financial. Having children can increase a couple’s expenses by 10% to […]
Explaining the shareholder voting process
If you own stocks, one of your rights as a shareholder is to vote on certain company decisions and appointments. Although all publicly traded U.S. companies in the stock market grant shareholders the right to […]
How is an IPO price set?
Prior to listing a stock for sale on a public exchange, companies go through a rigorous process of preparation and compliance. In addition to providing the SEC and the public a detailed prospectus about their […]
DRIP investing: Finding dividend reinvestment stocks
One of the first investment concepts to grasp is that compound interest and earnings can help an investor’s portfolio grow. If an investor buys an asset which pays out interest or dividends, and then they reinvest those […]