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New to market investing outside 401k, kid on the way.
So I’m a 32M with a kid on the way. I’ve been heavily invested in real estate for the last ten years. Starting in 24 I started maxing out my ROTH IRA and have done so for 25. I currently have about 20k on the sidelines after maxing my ROTH, …
Why isn't the sale of services included in a country's balance of trade?
Mostly for historical reasons, according to the friendly chatbot. Really now, considering that 3/4 of the US economy is based on services, does this XVI century methodology make any sense? So the billions in fees that Goldman Sachs, Visa etc. collect abroad count for nothing in the balance of trade?
Should I make this investment in a beach house? (First time investor)
I've never invested in anything before. My parents stayed at this guys beach house on vacation and he owns multiple properties. They got to talking and he said this is a business venture of his. I could buy the house, I think the title would stay in his name, but …
Fixed index annuities pay out a portion monthly?
I’m leaning towards fixed index annuities. I have meetings with a few banks coming up and wanted to see if anyone had some good tips or information. I felt like it wouldn’t hurt to make a post here and hope it’s okay. If I was looking for investing in a …
OpenAI, Microsoft, AMD To Present Senate With AI Wishlist To Beat China
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected to emphasize the need for public investment in infrastructure, while Microsoft President Brad Smith would reportedly highlight concerns around export restrictions on U.S. AI chips. Top executives from OpenAI, Microsoft (MSFT), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and CoreWeave (CRVW) are scheduled to testify before the …
TTWO and 1TTWO and a generalized question regarding ticker info
Hi all, I was looking at tickets for the company take two interactive and found two tickers in one specific broker I use: TTWO and 1TTWO. My questions are: why is 1TTWO there, why is it suffixed with a 1 and what is the reason that it’s listed on an …
Why are my options not worth much?
So I bought 4 call options on HIMS at 45$ for $3000 flat (45 days until expire) Fast forward to today and HIMS is at 54$ a share. I would have expected it to be worth $3000 (time of 42 days) + $4000 (10$ increase x 400 shares) But it’s …
The EU launches tariff dispute against US tariffs.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/08/european-union-dispute-against-us-tariffs-world-trade-organization.html > The European Union’s executive arm on Thursday said it would launch a dispute with the World Trade Organization over the U.S.’s “reciprocal” tariff policy and duties on cars and car parts. > The European Commission further said it had launched a public consultation on countermeasures targeting U.S. imports …
LEAPS on strong companies after a drawdown
I was hoping to get some input from anybody who had utilized this approach. I used to think of myself as a daytrader, did well for a while, and then became reckless and lost it all including most of the capital I started with. I had been messing with 0dtes …
Calm down. The UK deal has been 5 years in the making. It’s not part of the recent Tariff mess
Everyone has been waiting for a break in the April “reciprocal” tariff mess. This deal is not it. They have been working on it for 5 years and there wasn’t a trade imbalance. If anything it indicates how long it takes to make trade deals and the other ones with …