7 Insightful Keynes Quotes about Economics and the Stock Market
John Maynard Keynes was a British economist who really changed the thought process on macroeconomics over time, and as you might expect with any great mind, there are always going to be some great quotes to live by, so let’s checkout these 7 insightful Keynes Quotes! But first – who is John Maynard Keynes? Keynes […]
Markowitz Portfolio Theory Explained: What Creates Higher Returns
It’s been a hot debate in finance for decades. Can you make higher returns from the stock market with lower risk? Academic Harry Markowitz was one of the first with a theory to say “no”. Markowitz’s portfolio theory essentially concludes that beating the market requires taking more risk, and this risk eventually becomes quantified by […]
Is Crypto the Answer to U.S. Debt: A Beginner’s Guide to Currency
Bitcoin. There, I bet I made you feel some type of way. Maybe excited, triggered, happy, sad, something! Bitcoin is a very common crypto and it made me wonder if crypto was the answer to U.S. debt – let’s take a look! Essentially, the thought process is that with the U.S. Debt continuing to increase […]
The Effects of Inflation and Its Role on the Economy and Your Money
We’re living in super uncertain times right now and if you’re anything like me, you’re likely wondering about how all of this coronavirus and stimulus responses will not only impact the country, but also yourself specifically. One very likely outcome is that we might see some serious inflation and if so, what really are the […]
How Coronavirus Stimulus Could Cause Deflation Rather Than Inflation
When money is pumped into the economy, like it is right now with stimulus checks, it is oftentimes a question of how it will impact the inflationary rate in the country. But have you thought about stimulus deflation? It seems backwards – I am here to show you that it’s not! When you’re in the […]
The History of Economic Prosperity in the United States
The United States has a very long history of economic prosperity and it seems like most of those strong times occur right after a very scary market downturn like the tech bubble, the housing market bubble and potentially the coronavirus! But to be quite honest, talking about how great America is really makes me really […]
Common Indicators of Rising Interest Rates and Its Impact on the Economy
How can you tell when interest rates might rise and what the impact would be on our lives? You can use simple tools to answer questions and be ahead of the curve. Interest rates have an incredible impact on our lives, from our mortgages or student loans, investments, or what we pay for different goods […]
Economy 101: The Fed, Money Supply, Debt, Inflation, and Deflation
I am now a few years into my investing journey and while I feel like I have a pretty good grasp on what sort of quantitative and qualitative data I should be looking for in a company, it dawned on me that I don’t have as good of a grasp of just high-level economic data […]
Navigate the Federal Reserve Balance Sheet with This Simple Guide
Updated 4/4/2024 With the recent announcement that the Fed will increase its balance sheet by about $4 trillion, I thought it might be a good time to discuss the Fed’s balance sheet in depth. In our continuing series on exploring the Federal Reserve and its history, structure, and impact on the economy, today’s news is […]
How Fed Economic Stimulus Works and Its Effect on the Economy
The Central Bank of America is the Federal Reserve, responsible for deciding how much money is in the economy. To most people, that means that the Fed “prints” money, but that is not actually the case; only the Treasury “actually” prints money. The Fed’s actions have an incredible effect on the economic stimulus it is […]
