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Gold Mine

November 20, 2024 | There’s no doubt we live in an era of digital payments. You can tap your phone at virtually any check-out counter to pay. Yet paper checks are hanging in there in the U.S. — and criminals are exploiting the vulnerability efficiently.

Back-to-Back

November 18, 2024 | Newton’s First Law found that an object in motion stays in motion. U.S. investors are betting on just that for the stock market. We’re amid quite the rally as investor optimism remains high and fund inflows stay strong.

Just Keep Buying

November 17, 2024 | We’re chatting with Blake Millard, author of the popular newsletter, “The Sandbox Daily,” and director of investments at Sandbox Financial Partners, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in Maryland.

Berkshire’s Portfolio Tweaks

November 15, 2024 | Every few months, we get a fresh slate of 13F filings telling us what changes institutional investors have made to their portfolios — at a 45-day delay. And eagle-eyed 13F watchers are all excited at the latest batch.

Show Off

November 13, 2024 | Spotify’s financial turnaround continues to impress. While concert-goers face steep ticket prices sometimes reaching $500-$1,000, Spotify's monthly subscription fee of about $12 seems like a bargain.

Record Territory

November 11, 2024 | Talk about a tear. Bitcoin now sets new records almost daily, climbing above $87,000 for the first time.

Where the Money Is

November 10, 2024 | We have a treat to share with you all today. We're chatting with Adam Seessel, whose book Bill Ackman praised as “one of the best books I have read on investing in years.”

Not So Fast

November 8, 2024 | Stocks are soaring, and euphoria is very much in the air. Meanwhile, all kinds of investment advice have never been easier to come by.

Getting Going

November 6, 2024 | Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election has triggered big movements in financial markets. Here’s what we know and what the election victory could mean for markets in 2025 and beyond.

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