Student loan debt may be the biggest financial issue facing young adults today. Research shows that 55% of the class of 2020 who earned a bachelor’s degree also have student debt, owing an average of $28,400. As tuition and other costs continue to rise, having to borrow money to earn a degree is often unavoidable.
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The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) encourages the transition to renewable energy sources in rural and agricultural areas. Created by the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, REAP offers grants and guaranteed loans for developing clean energy systems and installing energy-efficient infrastructures such as lighting, insulation, cooling, and more. Key Takeways The Rural Energy for
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was a bit of a party pooper last week when he told the world to expect “some pain” as the central bank attempts to tackle inflation. Stocks sold off sharply following his remarks at the annual economic symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyo., and have continued to struggle since. Astute investors,
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[embedded content] This week in our Hypergrowth Investing podcast, we’re talking about my Big Three investing themes for the rest of the year (and beyond). You’ve probably heard me talk about each of these at one point or another. But I’m a big fan of repetition. The more we repeat things, the more command we
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Penny stocks have a well-deserved reputation for low quality, high risk, and intense volatility. However, by practicing due diligence, you can discover some hidden treasures in the most unexpected places. Below, you’ll find updates on previously discussed penny stocks from this column, followed by a few new intriguing and inexpensive trade ideas that are still
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At the height of the COVID-19 crisis, the U.S. labor market’s employment losses topped 14% below pre-recession totals—more than eight points higher than the worst month of the Great Recession. Yet despite the unprecedented spike in unemployment, it would only take 29 months to recover the jobs lost, beating the recoveries of both the dot-com
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For investors who are bold and contrarian, making a 1,000% gain on a stock over several years isn’t as hard as it may sound. That’s particularly true regarding out-of-favor electric vehicle (EV) stocks and renewable energy stocks, since those relatively new sectors are rapidly evolving and expanding. Although I haven’t made a 1,000% profit with
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While no shortage of guidance exists regarding investment opportunities, investors with some funds earmarked for speculation may want to consider stocks to buy that hedge funds are also acquiring. The philosophy here is fairly straightforward: Rather than listen to some internet luminary, retail investors can trade alongside market professionals who have skin in the game.
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A stock buyback occurs when the issuing company pays shareholders the market value per share and re-absorbs that portion of its ownership that was previously distributed among public and private investors. When a company repurchases its shares, it can purchase the stock on the open market or from its shareholders directly. In recent decades, share buybacks have overtaken
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With consumer prices hitting multi-decade highs, investors should consider avoiding the worst stocks to buy during inflation. True, the inflation rate dipped a bit in July to 8.5%. In the month prior, the metric hit 9.1%. Nevertheless, it’s important to realize that overall, consumers have endured sustained spikes in prices. Over time, that can hurt
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Download Preston’s 1 page checklist for finding great stock picks: http://buffettsbooks.com/checklist Preston Pysh is the #1 selling Amazon author of two books on Warren Buffett. The books can be found at the following location: In this lesson, students learn about Net Income, Total Revenue, Cost of Revenue, and very basic valuation techniques.
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