Protection! Protection! You must sell Protection!
Published on 09/12/2024A protective put is an options strategy where a trader buys a put option to hedge against potential losses in an underlying asset. Selling protective puts involves writing put options that obligate the seller to buy the underlying asset at the strike price if the option is exercised. This strategy can generate income through the premium collected, but it also comes with the risk of having to purchase the underlying asset if the price falls below the strike price.
Does Universal Basic Income Work? Breaking Down the Facts
Published on 09/11/2024Is Universal Basic Income the future of financial stability or a recipe for inflation? Learn from Sam Altman’s UBI study, COVID stimulus, and AI job displacement to understand how UBI might shape the economy.
Surviving Solo: How to Perform the Heimlich on Yourself
Published on 09/10/2024Knowing how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself can be life-saving.
How Sugar Affects the Body
Published on 09/09/2024While a little sweetness in life is fine, the impact of sugar on the human body is profound and complex. How are sugars processed in your body, and what effects do they have on your long-term health?
The Intelligent and Intriguing Life of Blue Jays
Published on 09/08/2024One of the most fascinating things about blue jays is their intelligence. Blue jays are part of the corvid family, which also includes crows and ravens, all known for their impressive problem-solving skills.
Cracks in the U.S. Economy: Is the Slowdown Inevitable?
Published on 09/05/2024Explore the signs that the U.S. economy is slowing down, from soaring credit card debt to declining savings rates. Discover why the cracks are starting to show and what this means for the future. Stay informed and prepare for what’s coming next.
Stop And Reverse. Cha-Ching every week!
Published on 09/04/2024Figuring out the market can be tough, and trying to time the market can be even harder, so here is a strategy I personally use to manage my own investments. I am not a financial advisor but this strategy has kept my portfolio stable even during very volatile market corrections.
Parabens in Your Products: Risky or Reliable?
Published on 09/03/2024Although the FDA and other regulatory bodies maintain that parabens are safe in low concentrations, the concern persists, especially among consumers who prefer natural or "clean" beauty products.
Spicy!
Published on 09/02/2024For some people, spicy foods that generate pain can trigger an adrenaline rush - similar to watching a horror movie. What happens when you eat spicy foods, and why do some people love it so much?
Olympics vs Paralympics
Published on 08/29/2024What are the Paralympics, and how do these Games differ from the Olympic Games?
Understanding Interest Rates and Their Impact on Financial Markets
Published on 08/28/2024Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the global economy, influencing everything from consumer behavior to the valuation of financial markets. Whether rising or falling, interest rates are a powerful lever that central banks use to steer economies, but their effects ripple far beyond national borders. In this blog post, we’ll explore how changes in interest rates affect markets, historical correlations with market crashes and booms, and the interplay of global interest rates, with a focus on recent phenomena like the yen carry trade.
Maria Gomes: A Century of Resilience and Grace
Published on 08/27/2024The incredible Maria Gomes Valentim, born in 1907 in Minas Gerais, Brazil, shattered the limits of time, lived well over a century by passionately embracing a simple and healthy lifestyle, nurturing deep social connections, and tackling life's challenges with unyielding resilience.