Are We at Risk for a Recession?

The stock market is close to a bear market. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Major retailers reported decent comparable sales numbers but fell short on earnings. People are spending, though, and are sitting on quite a bit of cash. So, what gives?

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Paul Gravette
The World’s Strongest Currencies

When measuring the value of one currency against another, you are simultaneously buying one currency and selling another. This is known as “currency trading​.” All currencies on this list are compared for their currency strength relative to the U.S. dollar. Let's take a look at the world’s strongest currencies.

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Paul Gravette
Crypto Exchanges for Beginners

Recently I posted about the importance of understanding what a crypto wallet is and how to go about choosing the right one for you. In an effort to continue educating on this fascinating new subject, I’ve put together a companion piece that explores the topic of crypto exchanges.

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Paul Gravette
The Changing World Order

In his latest book, “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,” Ray Dalio explains that change that is affecting virtually everything in our lives. He looks back in history more than 500 years, and then describes what he believes what the U.S. needs to do to remain strong.

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Paul Gravette
The Debate Over Libra

You’ve likely heard the debate over Facebook’s Libra, aka GlobalCoin. The social media giant has recently announced that it will launch its new cryptocurrency in the first half of 2020. So what’s it all about?

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Paul Gravette
General Investing 101

While the stock market can be full of uncertainty, certain tried-and-true principles can help you as an investor boost your chances for long-term success. Here are a few fundamental concepts every investor should know.

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Paul Gravette