Baby boomers may recall a commercial in the 1980s that referenced a start up company on their exchange whereby the company’s net worth eventually reached $3 billion. At the end of the commercial, they mentioned that the company was Microsoft. The idea behind this advertising was to bring to the attention of American businesses the the NASDAQ stock exchange is the right place to list their company, as they too were becoming a growing company and worth being listed on.
What is the NASDAQ?
The NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) was founded in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers ...
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The Economy Under the Upcoming Trump Administration
The Question of the US Economy for 2017
Experts on all sides are weighing in regarding what the future economy will be like for the next four years. This is not a simple task. There are many factors to consider. For example, what will happen to the nation’s economy if the NAFTA trade agreement is nullified? What about the job market? Will jobs increase? Will the ‘repeal and replace’ of Obamacare help or hinder the economy? What will happen to interest rates of saving accounts, mortgages and credit cards? Will there be an epidemic of personal and business bankruptcies or a substantial decrease of debt? How will the stock market react to these ...
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Stamp Collecting – Another Hidden Treasure
Probably, the most popular of collectibles, stamps have been around of over 200 years, with the first American stamp issued in July 1, 1847, as Congress authorized the Postmaster General to publish a stamp of George Washington.
Although stamps are nothing more than small pieces of paper, they represent history, with locations that are images of historical places, famous personalities or specific historical events, and as such, they become a tool for learning. In so doing, parents should encourage their children to start stamp collecting, as not only will they be early educated, but they would begin to accrue a monetary value for years to ...
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Six Tips on Coin Collecting
If you want your numismatic coin collection to grow, not just in admiration, but also in value, it is best to keep abreast of the latest news and become as knowledgeable as possible on the subject.
Please consider these five suggestions that can help you become a knowledgeable collector of coins.
Understand the Terminology
Like any profession and hobby, there are a prothea of terms that are familiar to just the category or subject you are working with. Coin collecting is no exception. Familiarizing yourself with the language can help you set your feet better into the coin collecting hobby. Get to know terms such as bag marks and business ...
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Seven Ways Young People Can Start Building for Their Retirement
Some people wait until they are in their 40s or 50s before they get concerned about their financial future. Although it is never too late to prepare for your retirement, you should start early. If you are in your 20s, this is the perfect time to start building for your financial future.
Below are five interesting ways where you can start building your nest egg:
Stock Up Now and Reap in the Rewards Later
If you don’t know anything about the stock market, that’s OK. You can call any other the major investment banks and they will guide you on how to start investing. However, some people like to do it themselves. Some of the benefits of self ...
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