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Fundamentals of Investing
Investing is simply the process of acquiring assets that you hope will grow in value. These can include a home, business, real estate, money in savings accounts.
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Weekly Market Update: August 12, 2024
Concerns around a softening U.S. job market were exacerbated by a historic market decline in Japan. Volatility saw one of the largest one-day spikes on record.
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Mortgage Myth: You Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home
Choosing the right down payment depends on your financial situation and goals. Explore options beyond 20% to find what fits your budget and housing needs best.
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Lowering Debt
There are various methods you can use to help you live debt-free, such as debt consolidation, and DIY pay-off methods.
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Different Types of Commercial Loans from Banks
Banks offer various commercial loans, including real estate loans, working capital loans, equipment financing, and SBA loans. Choose based on your business needs, loan amount, terms, and collateral.
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Weekly Market Update: August 5, 2024
Those wanting an assured path to lower rates had their wishes all but granted following last week’s soft economic data. However, investors should be careful what they wish for, as that assurance came as a consequence of renewed recessionary fears given the soft data.
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Weekly Market Update: July 29, 2024
Expanded market breadth is generally supportive of a longer-term bull market but rotation out of select mega cap stocks may create near-term volatility and draws parallels to the dot-com era.
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Equipment Financing: How It Works, Pros, and Cons
Equipment financing allows businesses to buy equipment with loans, while leasing lets them rent. Financing offers ownership and tax benefits but higher upfront costs. Leasing provides flexibility but can be costlier long-term.
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Weekly Market Update: July 22, 2024
Equities are at a crossroads. The Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for small cap stocks, rose 10% in four trading days following the June CPI report that came in below expectations and solidified market expectations for a September rate cut. Over that same timeframe the S&P 500 gained 1%, an index tracking the so called “Magnificent 7” stocks fell 4%, and market darling Nvidia fell almost 7%. This price action reflects rotation out of a heavily crowded trade.
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