Posts by David Cotriss:
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Late on saving for retirement? Here’s how to catch up
Posted on: 09 May 2023
According to a 2022 Bankrate survey, more than half of working Americans say they are behind on saving for retirement. Meanwhile, one in four have no retirement savings at all. 54% of the survey responders attribute their lack of retirement savings to inflation. Others cited factors such as new expenses and stagnant or reduced income. […]
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Understanding your W-4 and how to fill it out
Posted on: 04 May 2023
Picture this. You’ve just landed your dream job, and you’re thrilled to begin a new chapter in your career. But amid the excitement, there’s one crucial piece of paperwork standing between you and your first paycheck: the mysterious and often misunderstood W-4 form. While it may seem daunting, getting your W-4 right is the key […]
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Smart investor guide: 3 predictable intermarket relationships
Posted on: 02 Feb 2023
When the stock market declines, it may feel like the end of the world — but it’s not always bad news for everyone. It might sound counterintuitive, but when one asset decreases in price, it can raise the value of another asset. Why? Each market responds to changing conditions in unique ways. For example, as […]
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How to avoid family fights about money
Posted on: 26 Jan 2023
If you don’t want money issues to come between you and your family, it’s important to prepare yourself for them ahead of time. We’ll run through the primary ways money causes problems in families, along with strategies to ensure it never becomes an issue in your family. Why money matters to families You might think […]
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Why most day traders end up losing money over time
Posted on: 18 Jan 2023
The goal of trading is deceptively simple: buy low and sell high. Traders that manage to do that by correctly timing the markets will net a profit, and all they had to do, really, was press a couple of buttons on one of the many digital exchanges where you can trade stocks, currencies, cryptocurrencies, and […]
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How to spot an investment bubble before it’s too late
Posted on: 23 Nov 2022
The 21st century has already seen numerous economic bubbles, from the dot-com crash of the early 2000s to the 2015 Chinese stock market bubble. More recently, we’ve seen a lot of hype around concepts like tech, cryptocurrencies, and the metaverse that are now facing skepticism and dwindling interest. The stock of Meta, for example, lost […]
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How to recession-proof your finances
Posted on: 17 Nov 2022
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the stock market and economy seemed to continue stronger than ever for a while. Then, inflation started to soar. What goes up must come down, and now we’re being hit by a double-whammy of post-pandemic economic problems and new geopolitical issues, like the energy crisis. If you’re worried […]
