What I’m Drinking as I Write – Decaf Coffee For the last several years, I have often had friends ask me for investing advice. There are many ways I could answer their questions – but I think sticking to the basics works well here. Sometimes investing in the stock market seems overwhelming or convoluted. SometimesContinue reading ““I’ll Start Tomorrow””
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Risk Is in the Eye of the Beholder
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Dead Eye Coffee There are two main types of risk: systematic and unsystematic. Systematic risks relate to the overall economy and cannot be eliminated through different portfolio logistics such as diversification. Unsystematic risks are stock-specific and can be eliminated with portfolio management. Most investors are mindful that someContinue reading “Risk Is in the Eye of the Beholder”
You Deserve a $3 Coffee
What I’m Drinking as I Write: If I’m at Dunkin’ Large iced coffee Peanut butter cup swirl Add a shot of espresso With 1 cream on the side If I’m at Starbucks Triple shot of iced espresso In a venti cup Add 2 pumps of white chocolate mocha syrup With sweet cream vanilla cold foamContinue reading “You Deserve a $3 Coffee”
The Myth About PMI (It’s Not So Evil)
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Pour Over Coffee Place a paper coffee filter on top of an empty cup or carafe Place finely ground coffee inside the coffee filter (fill 3/4 full) Pour hot water over the grounds slowly and let the water sit for 30 seconds each time Repeat for approx. 3Continue reading “The Myth About PMI (It’s Not So Evil)”
I’ve Bought a Stock – Now What?
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Black Eye Coffee 2 shots of espresso 1 cup coffee Brew, combine, and enjoy Congratulations. You’ve found a company you understand and want to invest in, so you’ve finally purchased a share of its stock. The next question is – when are you selling out? A large partContinue reading “I’ve Bought a Stock – Now What?”
What to Look For (and Avoid) in a Stock
What I’m Drinking as I Write: Lazy Eye Coffee 2 shots of espresso 1 cup decaf coffee Brew, combine, and enjoy In a previous post I explained what a stock is, and now it’s time to go over a few factors that could be considered or reviewed when purchasing shares in a company. I willContinue reading “What to Look For (and Avoid) in a Stock”
Back to the Basics: What is a Stock?
What I’m Drinking as I Write: Shin Shin Coffee 2.5 tbsp dark rum 1.5 tbsp simple syrup 0.5 cup strongly-brewed coffee Cream Cinnamon Whisk the cream Add syrup and rum to mug, stir until blended Add coffee Layer with whipped cream Top with cinnamon Most of you have heard of stocks by now. You’ve heardContinue reading “Back to the Basics: What is a Stock?”
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