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S & P 500 Hit a New High
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the S & P 500 hit a new high. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoun...
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates .25% or .50% This Week?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the Fed will cut interest rates .25% or .50% this week. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...
Grayscale Announced an XRP Trust
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grayscale announced an XRP trust. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and ...
Interest Rates Decline Ahead of Fed Meeting
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why interest rates are declining ahead of the Fed meeting. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...
2 Key Inflation Reports Come Out This Week
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 2 key inflation reports that will come out this week. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combi...
Weak Payroll Report Bolsters Rate Cut Potential
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why a weak payroll report bolsters rate cut potential. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinat...
September Started Off Choppy
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why September started off choppy. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoun...
Where Multiple Bull Markets are Happening
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover where multiple bull markets are happening. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...
Why Home Buyers are Playing the Waiting Game
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home buyers are playing the waiting game. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...
Consumer Confidence is the Highest in 6 Months
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why consumer confidence is the highest in 6 months. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination...
Home Sales at Highest Level in a Year
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home sales are at their highest level in a year. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinatio...
Chairman Powell Signals a Change in Policy
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Chairman Powell signaled a change in policy. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
The Fed Signals a September Interest Rate Cut
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the Fed signaled a September interest rate cut. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination...
The Most and Least Expensive US States to Live In
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the most and least expensive US states to live in. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...
The 10 Best US Cities to Live In
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 best US cities to live in. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...
Why the Market is Pricing In Lower Interest Rates
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the market is pricing in lower interest rates. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...
Ripple Won!
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Ripple won the SEC lawsuit and what that means for Ripple and XRP. The victory is a very big deal for Ripple and XRP cryptocurrency. What...
The Most Volatile Stock Market Week This Year
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why last week was the most volatile stock market week this year. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...
Stocks Rebound After Sharp Pullback
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why stocks rebounded after a sharp pullback. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...
Global Margin Call Means More Downside Ahead
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the extreme volatility is coming from a global margin call and why there is more downside ahead. Are you investing well for financial fre...
Why Are Stocks Acting So Volatile?
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why stocks are acting so volatile. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...
Midwest Housing Market is Booming
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the Midwest's housing market is booming. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...
Fed to Set Stage for September Rate Cut?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the Fed is likely setting the stage this week for a September rate cut. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial ...
Why This Week Had the Worst Performing Day in Stocks This Year
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why this week had the worst performing day in stocks this year. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...
Are We in a Recession?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the economy is in a recession or not. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, ...
Housing Markets with Highest Resale Potential
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover which housing markets have the highest resale potential. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combin...
What to Do When There is an IT Outage
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what to do when there is an IT outage. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, ...
Fed to Cut Rates by September
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the Fed will cut rates by September. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...
Why Homes Over $1 Million Are Selling Briskly
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why hoes over $1 million are selling briskly. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...
Possibility of 3 Interest Rate Cuts This Year
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why there is a possibility of 3 interest rate cuts this year. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a c...
Global Wealth Report
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the global wealth report says about current and future wealth. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom ...
Rate Cuts by September?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why there is a 77% chance of rate cuts by September. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinatio...
How to Become a Billionaire
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to become a billionaire. The article is here. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...
Unemployment at Highest Level Since 2021
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the highest unemployment levels since 2021 means for the economy. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freed...
How to Thrive During Record Travel Crowds
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to thrive during record travel crowds. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, co...
Inflation Drops to Lowest Annual Rate in 3 Years
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why inflation dropped to the lowest annual rate in 3 years. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combina...
Home Features that Potential Buyers Desire Most
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover home features that potential buyers desire most. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...
Home Prices Hit Another High
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home prices hit another high. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding a...
Inflation and Interest Rates Moving Lower
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why inflation and interest rates are moving lower. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...
Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Nvidia became the world's most valuable company. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...
Why Consumer Sentiment is at 7 Month Lows
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why consumer sentiment is at 7 month lows and what it could portend. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a ...
Is the Gold Standard Returning?
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the media says the gold standard is returning. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...
Top 10 Cities for Seeking Jobs Abroad
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the top 10 cities for seeking jobs abroad. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, co...
Cities Where Rent Has Declined the Most in the Last Year
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover where rents have declined the most in the last year. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...
Is Fed Easing Near?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if Fed easing is near. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time (my...
How to Participate in the Nvidia Stock Split
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to participate in the Nvidia stock split. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...
The End of the Petro Dollar
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the end of the petro dollar means for the U.S. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...
Tech Dominated Stock Market Performance in May
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why tech dominated stock market performance in May. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...
Home Prices Hit Another Record High
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home prices hit another record high. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...
10th Anniversary Podcast! How Nvidia and AI are Fueling the Stock Market
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My 10th Anniversary Podcast! Discover how Nvidia and AI are fueling the stock market. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freed...
Top Financial Concern Among Americans
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what the top financial concern is among Americans. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...
Why 68% of America's Most Affluent Don't Feel Wealthy
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why 68% of America's most affluent don't feel wealthy. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
Possibly Two Interest Rate Cuts and Bidding Wars for Homes are Back
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why there may be two interest rate cuts and bidding wars for homes are back. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freed...
The Cheapest Week to Travel This Summer
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the cheapest week to travel this summer. Before booking your travel, do some research and find out which weeks and months offer the best deal...
Stock Market at All Time Highs
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the stock market is at all time highs. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...
Fresh Inflation Data is Due Out This Week
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why fresh inflation data is due out this week and what it means. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...
Will Slowdown in Labor Market Bring Lower Interest Rates?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the slowdown in the labor market will bring lower interest rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a ...
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates at All?
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the Fed is going to cut interest rates at all. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mone...
How 3 People Bought Homes in Italy for $1
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how 3 people bought homes in Italy for $1. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...
Consumer Confidence Dropped
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why consumer confidence dropped. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding ...
Home Prices Are at All-Time Highs
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why home prices are at all-time highs. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...
S & P 500 Had Its Best Week Since November
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the S & P 500 had its best week since November. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...
Luxury Real Estate Prices Are at All-Time Highs
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why luxury real estate prices are at all-time highs. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...
Surprise Economic Slowdown in April
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why there is an economic slowdown happening in April. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...
S & P 500's Worst Week in 12 Months
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why last week was the worst week for the S & P 500 in 12 months. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...
Stablecoins are Becoming "Real Money"
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why stable coins are becoming "real money". Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, com...
Wealth Survey Shows Americans Have Surprising Attitudes Towards Money
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Americans have surprising attitudes towards money. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
How Does War Impact Your Investment Portfolio?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how war impacts your investment portfolio. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...
Inflation is Stubborn
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why inflation is stubborn. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time...
What to Do With Your Tax Refund
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what to do with your tax refund. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding an...
10 States Where Everyday Americans Earn the Most Money
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 10 states where everyday Americans earn the most money. It's not where you would probably guess. Are you on track for financial freedom...or ...
95% of Employees Want a New Job
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why 95% of employees want a new job. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...
The US is the Top Country for Millionaires and Billionaires
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the US is the top country for millionaires and billionaires. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...
Consumer Sentiment is the Strongest in 32 Months
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why consumer sentiment is the strongest it has been in 32 months. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a com...
First Quarter Was Strongest for S & P 500 Since 2019
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the first quarter was the strongest performance for the S & P 500 since 2019. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial ...
Why April is Typically a Good Month for Stocks
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why April is typically a good month for stocks. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...
Market Has 5th Consecutive Month of Gains
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the market had its 5th consecutive month of gains. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
Why Auto Prices Are Never Going Back to Normal
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why auto prices are never going back to normal. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...
Crypto Tax Made Easy
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to make your crypto tax calculation easier. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...
How the RE Commission Settlement Impacts You
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how the real estate commission settlement impacts you. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
Why the S & P 500 Highs are Caused By an AI Premium
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the S & P 500 record highs are caused by an AI premium. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinati...
Why Inflation is Stubbornly High
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why inflation is stubbornly high. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...
Housing Inventory is Increasing
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why housing inventory is increasing. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...
Mortgage Rates Fell for the First Time in 5 Weeks
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why mortgage rates fell for the first time in 5 weeks. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...
Crypto Bull Market is Here
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the crypto bull market is here. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...
3 Reasons Why Meme Coins Are Back
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three reasons why meme coins are back. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and t...
First Nasdaq Record High in 2 Years
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why this is the first Nasdaq record high in 2 years. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...
The Economy is Stronger Than Expected
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the economy is stronger than expected. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...
The 10 Best Cities for Quality of Life
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 10 best cities for quality of life. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoun...
The Next Nvidia?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the next AI success story like Nvidia. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...
When Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates?
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover when the Fed will cut interest rates, in my opinion. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of m...
Why Jeff Bezos is Selling Amazon Stock
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Jeff Bezos is selling Amazon stock. Is it a reason to be worried? Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a...
Why Investors Under Age 40 Created More Wealth
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why investors under age 40 created more wealth. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...
My New Favorite and Secure Crypto Wallet
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover my new favorite and secure crypto wallet. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...
Valentine's Day Spending Trends
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover Valentine's Day spending trends and where you stack up. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination...
Is the Economy Too Strong to Cut Rates?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover if the economy is too strong to cut rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, comp...
Why You Should Have a Strategy to Invest in AI Now
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why you should have a strategy to invest in AI now. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...
Why the S & P 500 is at Record Highs
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why the S & P 500 is at record highs. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...
10 Reasons Millionaire NBA Players Went Broke
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover 10 reasons why millionaire NBA players went broke. Even if you earn millions of dollars, it doesn't necessarily mean you are set for life. No...
CD's vs. Growth Stock ETF, Which is Better?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover whether CD's or growth stocks make more sense now. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...