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5 Essential Technical Indicators Every Investor Needs to Know!

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By: John Benjamin Last updated: 04/15/2025 Introduction Technical analysis is a widely used feature of investing that involves evaluating securities by examining statistics generated by market activity, such as historical prices and trading volumes. Technical analysis relies on various indicators to forecast future price movements, recognize trend direction, and identify trading opportunities. Investors utilize technical […]

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Applying Fundamental Analysis with 5 Key Ratios: Your Guide to Effective Investing

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By John Benjamin, Last updated 12/24/2024 Investing is tricky for a lot of people. We all want to maximize our gains and minimize losses, but the big question is: How? When it comes to stock investing, your first stop is always the company’s financials. Professional investors call this Fundamental Analysis.  Fundamental analysis helps investors understand

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The Fee Factor: How to Find and Interpret Investment Fee Information

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By John Benjamin, Last updated 9/30/2024 For every investor utilizing the stock market to generate a return on their investment, one major detail to consider is fees. Fees will cut into your return and can be relatively ambiguous. This is one area we as investors should probably dive deeper into for a greater understanding, more

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Evolving Landscape: How Interest Rates Have Shifted Over Time

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By John Benjamin, Last edited 05/16/2024 Following up on my previous post on interest rates, I’m diving deeper into the world of interest rates. This post will focus on four key rates: credit card interest rates, mortgage rates, auto loan rates, and the influential Fed Funds Rate. By examining trends, relationships, and patterns in each,

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ETF NAV: A Simple Guide to Better Investing Decisions

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By John Benjamin: Last updated 10/29/2023 ETFs have become a common investment option for many retail and institutional investors. Most retail investors have exposure to ETFs via investment accounts or retirement accounts. Although there are many automated options for investors these days including letting your advisor decide how you invest. Investors should have an understanding

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Life Insurance Made Simple: Understanding the Basics and Planning for the Future

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By John Benjamin: Last updated 09/27/2023 This article will delve into life insurance policies, specifically whole life & term life, and will touch on significant aspects of each. Choosing the right life insurance policy involves careful consideration of many different factors. Identifying your specific needs and goals can help you make an informed decision that

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CD’s Vs. Money Market: Which product is right for you?

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By John Benjamin: Last updated 08/18/2023 In today’s financial landscape, making informed decisions about where to park your money is vital. Whether you’re saving for a down payment on a home, building an emergency fund, or simply looking to grow your wealth, choosing the right savings option can significantly impact your financial journey. Two popular

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Industry Performance During COVID-19

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BY: JOHN BENJAMIN – UPDATED ON 07/11/2023 This article will examine the returns of 30 different industries’ portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic. I hope to reveal which specific industries demonstrated resilience and effectiveness during these volatile periods, and which industries did not. Understanding which portfolios performed best can provide valuable insights for risk management strategies,

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