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“Millennial bets most of his savings on one of the stock market’s riskiest plays — and he’s about to cash in $1.5 million”

“…  he took most of the cash he managed to save from his day job and put it to work in one of the riskiest corners of the market. He claims he purchased about $100,000 worth of Direxion Daily Financial… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“More cash-strapped small businesses turning to crowdfunding”

“Most people think of GoFundMe as a way to raise money for medical debt, funeral costs or natural disaster relief, but the crowdfunding website is increasingly used by struggling small businesses, says CEO Rob Solomon.  Thousands of small businesses, ranging… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“More borrowers are going underwater on car loans”

“Consumers, salespeople and lenders are treating cars a lot like houses during the last financial crisis: by piling on debt to such a degree that it often exceeds the car’s value. This phenomenon—referred to as negative equity, or being underwater—can… Continue Reading…

Economy, Investing

“Is Cash Truly a Better Safe Haven Than Gold?”

“Recently, CNBC published an article stating that investors have been dumping gold to jump into a preferred safe haven: cash. The saying goes that during times of market uncertainty and turmoil, cash is king. So, what would have happened if you held… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“NY Fed to pump $75 bn into money markets daily through Oct 10”

“The New York Federal Reserve Bank said Friday it will inject billions into the US financial plumbing on a daily basis for the next three weeks in an effort to prevent a spike in short-term interest rates. The Fed will… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate, Stocks

“The superrich are selling stocks, buying properties and keeping cash ready”

“In the first quarter, Tiger 21, a coalition of 750 members worth in excess of $75 billion, raised cash to levels not seen since 2013. Not much changed in the second quarter in terms of keeping powder dry. The group’s… Continue Reading…

Uncategorized

“9 tricks casinos use to keep you spending your money”

“They make you play with chips instead of real money…There isn’t a clock in sight…They give you round after round of free alcohol…The floor is designed in a maze-like layout…They offer free room and board…They restrict your views of the… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Cash is still king: San Francisco bans credit-only stores”

“San Francisco officials voted Tuesday to require brick-and-mortar retailers to take cash as payment, joining Philadelphia and New Jersey in banning a growing paperless practice that critics say discriminates against low-income people who may not have access to credit cards… Brown said… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance, Predictions, Opinions, & Comments

Quality Of Life Tip: Carry $100 In Cash At All Times

This is an extremely good tip I read about a while ago. The point is to have immediate funds in case of any problems or emergency. What if there’s a problem and no ATM’s are around? What if a place… Continue Reading…