As investors, learning how to evaluate a stock is extremely important. Proper evaluation of a stock means attempting to value its current and future earnings, examine its place in its industry, the competitive environment around the company and also external stock market conditions. When evaluating an investment, it really comes down to analyzing the future […]
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Netflix content spend, explained
For the investing community, the Netflix content spend is one of the most talked about items with respect to the bull case and bear case for investing in Netflix stock (NFLX). But few truly understand the Netflix content spend, why it’s important for the business, and what elements of the spend we should be truly […]
5 keys to Disney’s streaming strategy
Disney’s streaming strategy is perhaps one of the most talked about pivots and moves in recent years of all large American companies. There are many reasons for this. First, Disney is a beloved brand and owns many other beloved brands that touch consumers in many ways. Second, with the rise of Netflix and the decline […]
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Cryptocosm explained: What it is and why it matters
Cryptocosm refers to the network of organizations, systems, companies and individuals powered by blockchain technologies in which security and decentralization are primary features. The term cryptocosm was coined by technologist, futurist, author George Gilder from his book Life After Google: The Fall of Big Data and the Rise of the Blockchain Economy. He’s also used […]
AT&T faces many challenges ahead of its launch into streaming
As AT&T plans to launch its streaming service in 2020, the New York Times is reporting that the potential price of the service is proving to be quite a snag as the company attempts to put the details into place for its service. The source of the problem is HBO, which has seven million online […]
The Mega Backdoor Roth IRA explained
For years, the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA was a rarely used tool applicable only to a select number of people and truly understood by even fewer people. With the rise of the gig economy and more and more people have second and third income streams, the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA is more relevant than ever. […]
5 stock market indicators you should be following
If you turn on CNBC, typically within a few minutes you’ll hear something along the lines of “The Dow is up 100.” But is what the Dow did today really one of the main stock market indicators that you should be monitoring if you want to be a successful investor? Also, recent history shows us […]
Is Roku’s business model ideal in the next era of streaming wars?
One of the most rapidly growing trends across today’s consumer landscape is the growth of streaming video, and the Roku business model might be uniquely positioned to continue to take advantage of this trend. The number of people ditching traditional cable and other Pay TV services for streaming services is at all-time highs and compounding. […]
ESPN remains quite profitable for Disney
Perhaps no media brand has been beaten up by the press and by consumers in recent years more than ESPN. The poster child of the pay-TV model, ESPN has reaped massive carriage fees and delivered incredible profits to Disney in recent decades. Since, ESPN was the model for pay TV profit extraction, it also was […]
CBS eyes Starz as media consolidation continues
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Best investments for kids: How to secure your child’s financial future
Parents can guarantee incredible financial gains for their children by beginning the investment process now. While understanding what the best investments for kids are, it’s a broader topic in the sense that there are many important facets to the discussion. Things like when you should begin investing for your kids, what types of accounts are […]
Income statement formula explained
What is the income statement formula? What is the income statement formula? Let’s first take a quick step back. Income statement is one of the three primary financial statements that describe the financial performance of a business or a company. The income statement, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement are the three primary […]
How to void a check
When setting up automatic payments for a utility company, direct deposit or other automated services involving your checking account, you can often be asked to provide a voided check with your paperwork. Knowing how to void a check correctly is important so that you can ensure you provide the appropriate information, but also keep your […]
Investing 101 Book: The top 10 books for learning how to invest
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How to grocery shop on a budget
Food is one of the largest budget items for just about everyone. When it comes to discretionary purchases, it’s pretty much always the largest. While large families will often complain about spending large amounts on groceries (for good reason), singles or smaller families have to deal with other issues that make budgeting challenging. So, learning […]
Taxable accounts in retirement: Why they’re more important than you think
The backbone of most people’s retirement funding are the tax sheltered accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s. These accounts are fantastic, and rightly should make up the bulk of your retirement saving. Maximizing contributions to these accounts is a must and should be at the top of your personal finance priority list each year. But […]
Market Brief (Apr. 3, 2019): The Fed vs. the market
We live in unprecedented times. At least it seems so considering how short our memories are. It seems unprecedented how quickly the Fed has turned dovish from hawkish in just a matter of weeks. After hiking rates in December, the Fed has gone increasingly dovish in order to either satisfy the markets, President Trump or […]
Market Brief (Mar. 26, 2019): I’m going defensive
I stated in a recent post that all new money is going to go into bonds, because I don’t like where the stock market is currently. I’m going to flesh this out a bit further and take my position further. I’m officially going full defensive mode. I think a recession is coming, and here’s why. […]