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Is a music degree worth it if I already have a lot in savings. Should I just invest it and work a normal job and have music as a hobby/ learn on my own
I’m in a situation where I have 180k in savings which I plan to invest from a injury, would it be better to finish my music degree (I’m a freshman) or to just get a job an do the music on the side and hone my craft until I make …
More low- and middle-income Americans are investing, report finds.
The new research follows a [survey](https://buildcommonwealth.org/news-item/the-blackrock-foundation-and-commonwealth-research-reveals-majority-of-low-and-moderate-income-americans-now-invest-in-capital-markets) conducted in January 2025 by the BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth that found more than half, 54%, of low- and moderate-income Americans were investing in the retail capital markets. More than half of those investors began investing in the past five years, according to the …
Just getting into investments - Started with Paper trading/Paper investing
As the title suggests, I have made some paper investments on investopedia simulator a couple months back and haven't seen any progress. Though the value fluctuates up and down, over the long run it has stayed around the same amount. I wanted to know what I was doing wrong, what …
ROOT earnings pop, followed by sharp price drop. Thoughts?
Hi all. I'm looking for thoughtful input on ROOT after Q4/FY25. Stock jumped \~12% after hours on the earnings beat, then opened down \~10% and now sitting at the 52-week low. Trying to understand if this is rational repricing or just volatility. **Tailwinds I see:** 1. Combined ratio improving despite …
Oil, Gold & Stocks All React to US-Iran War. What It Means for Your Portfolio
Global markets are clearly in **risk-off mode** as conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran escalates. Brent crude briefly spiked above **$80+ per barrel** on Sunday and Monday as fears of supply disruptions especially around the **Strait of Hormuz** dominated trading. Gold has also rallied as traders hunt safe havens, …
Stop paying someone for signals who do a 5min research you can do by yourself... Read this properly
I still believe Form 4 is very underrated when it comes to swing trading, in form 4 you can find all the insider trading information open. TL;DR => Focus on Code "P" purchases → Ignore single sells, especially under a 10b5-1 plan → Watch for cluster buying across multiple executives …
Stocks Slipping on Iran Tensions and Key Jobs Data as AI Layoff Fears Mount
We could see a **bloody red market** tonight. Market sentiment appears cautious as investors weigh **escalating geopolitical risks involving Iran and an important upcoming U.S. jobs report**. A *MarketWatch* article writes that market psychology has been influenced by these factors, with strategists warning that uncertainty around labor data and geopolitical …
Where to move 401k from job
I have a 401k at work but they are ending the program. I got a packet saying I have until the 20th to move it or they would move it themselves and I would have to pay a maintenance fee whatever they move it to. I have a Charles Schwab …
Is oil still worth investing in at this stage?The recent fluctuations in the world have led to new trends in oil companies.
According to recent reports, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is reportedly delaying its planned dim sum bond issuance as rising tensions in the Middle East add volatility to global markets. While this might seem like a routine funding adjustment, it raises some interesting questions: • 📉 Are emerging market …
Put me back on the right track?
For the last few years I've been very consistent and doing all rhe good stuff... But the last maybe 6 months I haven't been investing regularly, mainly because I just feel like the market is high/overpriced. Anyone else slowed their investing? Or are you just closing your eyes and continuing?