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10 Investment Ideas for a Recession

Become recession proof. ——- During a recession, investors often seek safer, more stable assets that can preserve capital and provide some income or growth potential. Here are some investment options that are typically considered good during a recession:   1. Government Bonds: • U.S. Treasury Bonds: Often considered the safest investments. • Municipal Bonds: These are issued by […]

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Fear of Recession

Become recession proof. ——- Will we have a recession in the near future?   Who knows?  It might, nevertheless, be a good time to take a few preemptive steps as we see inflation moving dramatically higher. First, let’s define it.  A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts for an extended period, typically […]

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News this Week!

Happening this week. ——- Several events this week in the business and investment worlds to be aware of and make note: 1. Rate cuts? The Federal Reserve will consider a rate cut today (Wednesday). 2. Trump and Crypto: Former President Donald Trump was the keynote speaking last weekend in Nashville at a Bitcoin Conference and calls for […]

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Property Renovations for a Strong Investment Return

Earn more. ——- Renovations that make homeowners and residents of a home happy are always worth the investment. Though it’s certainly true that projects that create more functional, usable space and add comfort and convenience are worth the price, such renovations are even more beneficial if they provide a good return on homeowners’ financial investment. […]

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The Basics of Flipping Homes

How to do it. ——- In recent years, home sellers have experienced record profits as the value of real estate has risen dramatically. Bankrate indicates the median home price across the United States is around $486,000. According to WOWA, a personal finance resource in Canada, the national average price of a home in Canada was […]

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Whiskey as an Investment

Who Knew? ——- Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. The grains used in whiskey production can include barley, corn, rye, and wheat. The process involves mashing the grains, fermenting the mash, distilling the liquid, and aging it in wooden barrels, usually made of oak. The aging process imparts flavor and […]

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Affordable Real Estate in US & Canada

United States & Canada locations.   ——- Much has been made in recent years of the rising cost of housing across North America. A recent report from Zillow indicated the total housing market in the United States had reached a value of $52 trillion, which represents a record and a 49 percent spike since before the […]

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3 Tips to Catch up on Retirement

Here are a few well-thought-out tips. ——- One need not look long or far to be reminded of the importance of saving for retirement. Indeed, it’s hard to go a single day without encountering roadside billboards, television and streaming service advertisements, and/or promotional emails touting the retirement planning services offered by an assortment of investment […]

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Covered Calls

An Underutilized strategy. ——- A covered call is an options trading strategy – frequently implemented with blue chip stocks – that offers limited return for limited risk.  Covered call investing involves owning a stock and selling call options against it. It is often an under-utilized strategy. A two-part strategy in which a stock is owned […]

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Reverse Mortgages Explained

Here are the basics.   ——- As long as there have been homes for sale, there have been financial vehicles designed to alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with owning a home. A reverse mortgage is another way homeowners can borrow money based on the value of their homes, but it doesn’t need to be […]

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