Apparently, June 18 is National Splurge Day. I’m not sure what that means, but if you are going to splurge, get money back! Online shopping lets you find almost anything you want, from almost anywhere in the world, in a matter of minutes. Not only does online shopping save you hours of time and shot-glasses… [Read More]
The City of Chicago’s finances are complicated, aren’t they? The city has pensions to pay, infrastructure to build, and children to educate. We all want stuff for free, which is a problem in collecting taxes. Back in 2015, I appeared on WYCC’s public affairs show, In The Loop. WYCC is no more, sold to help… [Read More]
Options traders look at Greeks one way. Vacationers look at them another way. Here’s what you need to know about the Greeks for vacationers this year: They are having trouble getting their economy going, especially to the satisfaction of European Union officials. Meanwhile, the Bank of England has been forced to confirm that it has… [Read More]
Your biggest asset is your career. This is a guest post written by Holly Gillian Kindel, a senior financial advisor at Mosaic Financial Partners. The company is a financial planning firm that has developed a free financial fitness challenge to help people figure out their financial life. When you think of assets, your first… [Read More]
College starts costing families money long before the acceptance letter arrives. SAT and ACT scores influence not only admission, but also financial aid: higher scores help students qualify for more types of financial aid. It is possible to spend a lot of money on test prep, but it is not necessary. There are a lot… [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
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