I’m in New Orleans for the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week conference, looking for story ideas and sources. I’m not on a specific assignment, and at first, I was a little daunted by that – how do I make sure that I get enough out of this conference to make the cost worth my while? Then,… [Read More]
I’m not Daniel Pearl, James Foley, or Edward Snowden. I’m not Steven Sotloff, and I’m really not Charlie, either. I’m a freelance writer with a specialty in business and finance. One of the most controversial stories I’ve written was about gray markets for quilt fabric. A typical reporting gig takes me to a plush conference… [Read More]
It’s 5:18 am. My kid and I are standing in the garage, trying to figure out how to get the door open. The opener’s motor is making an odd sound and the door is stuck. We know there’s a way to open it by hand, but what is it? I wake up my husband, he… [Read More]
An IRA is a great way to save money for retirement. The U.S. tax code offers a lot of advantages for saving through an Individual Retirement Account, sometimes called an Individual Retirement Arrangement, but most commonly known as an IRA. The bad news is that in trying to cover so many bases, the rules quickly… [Read More]
I was recently discussing pay with some freelancers I know, and I have net present value on the brain thanks to class this semester, and it all morphed into one conceptual idea: your desired pay is a net present value problem. Your willingness to supply labor is dependent on your opportunity cost: how much do… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
My first book has been completely revised! Updated to reflect changing markets, accessible strategies through ETFs, and new potential due diligence pitfalls.
Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
With five revisions, countless interviews with successful traders, and lots of research, this is the definitive guide to getting started, managing risk, and staying in the game.