
An introduction to the stock market.
Profiling what the SEC does, discussing what insider trading is, and providing a real-world example involving TV personality Martha Stewart.
An introduction to investment funds and why they exist.
Attached: A worksheet for those who want to practice applying the concepts and a lesson plan for teachers who wish to incorporate these concepts into their curriculum.
Exploring what mutual funds are and how they differ from traditional stock investment.
Exploring different types of mutual funds.
Discussing various different approaches to investment.
The difference between using a fundamental analysis and a technical analysis for stock investment.
Defining what style boxes are and how they are used.
Reviewing the term market capitalization.
Discussing Index Funds and how they differ from mutual funds.
Explaining hedge funds and how they differ from other types of funds.
Exploring ETFs as an investment option and how they differ from index funds and mutual funds.
Discussing how investors use leverage to invest with borrowed money.
Why inflation means you're losing money even if you aren't spending money.
Some closing remarks.
An introduction to personal finance and saving in general.
A look at how to create SMART Goals and an emergency fund.
A look at the power of budgeting and a few common budgeting tools available to anyone.
An understanding of how even small investments can build up to be significant over time.
A look at how dangerous debt can be and how it works against your goals.
We look at the basic concepts behind retirement planning and a few common options.
A few words to consider in regard to personal finance.
Here we discuss what cryptocurrency is, explore the basics of how blockchain works, and address the basic philosophy behind "decentralized currency".
Discussing whether crypto has "real world" value beyond the internet.
A discussion on 'consensus mechanisms' and their role in maintaining crypto's "honesty".
A look at why cryptocurrency gained traction.
A discussion on 'speculation' and whether this applied to cryptocurrency.
Differentiating between perceived value and true value and how these values impact currency valuation.
A look at how hype influences cryptocurrency, using DogeCoin as an example.
An explanation of what a Ponzi scheme is and whether this fairly applies to cryptocurrency.
An exploration of common criticism and concern about cryptocurrency.
Explaining why proponents support cryptocurrency.
Explaining how and where people can invest in cryptocurrency.
A discussion on different methods used to keep cryptocurrency safe from hackers and thieves.
A look at how two of the top cryptocurrencies compare to one another.
Discussing what to look for when considering a cryptocurrency to invest in.
A few closing words.
An introduction to what NFTs are and how they differ from traditional investments.
An exploration of the practicality of NFTs.
How to avoid being scammed in the NFT market.
A discussion on the dangers of investing in NFTs.
Explaining how and where to buy NFTs.
Looking at how anyone can sell their own NFTs.
A discussion on how the NFT and Art Markets differ.
A profile on the popular Bored Yacht Club NFTs and what it reveals about the NFT market.
Some closing words.
An introduction to real estate investment.
What appreciation means and how to profit from it.
A look at specific examples of real estate appreciation.
What rental properties are and how they can be lucrative.
An example of how rentals can make money.
How to profit from real estate by "flipping homes". What that means and how it works.
A specific example of how to profit from property 'flipping'.
A look at different types of properties available on the market.
A look at how location impacts a property's value.
Explaining what mortgages are and how they work.
An explanation of what mortgage points are, including their pros and cons.
A look at commercial properties and how they differ from private homes.
A look at what determines the cost of a property.
A deeper look at elements that contribute to cost.
A few things to keep in mind.
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Over 12 hours of classes aiming to help you unlock the potential of your own money. This is a package deal that includes some of our most popular courses, including:
Buy Hard (Investment in Stocks and Bonds)
Buy Hard Too (Investment in Index Funds)
The Good, The Bad, and The Wealthy (Introduction to Personal Finance- Budgeting, Saving, Debt Management, Investing, & Retirement) (exclusive)
Game of Homes (Investment in Real Estate) (exclusive)
Tales From the Crypto (Investment in Cryptocurrency)
Art Imitating Art (Investment in NFTs).
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Personal Finance: We start with the basics, in which we identify the "investors' mentality". Here we discuss topics like SMART Goals, Emergency Funds, Various Approaches to Budgeting, Basic Investment Options, Debt Management, Sensible Spending vs. Frivolous Spending, APY vs. APR (the angel and the demon), and Retirement Planning.
Standard Investment: From there, we delve into the nitty-gritty of investment. These are the concepts that most people never learn. We discuss: market capitalization; volatility; commodities; brokerage accounts; the difference between market orders, limit orders, and stop orders; dividends; stocks vs. bonds, investing vs. gambling; diversification; why companies sell stock; how bull markets and bear markets differ; derivatives; options vs. futures; short selling; bankruptcy and how it affects investment; preferred vs. common shares; different classes of stock; hostile takeovers; comparing NYSE, NASDAQ, and OTC Markets; the SEC; insider trading, penny stocks, the connection between inflation and investment; investment funds; how mutual funds, hedge funds, index funds all differ; types of mutual funds; different investment style; fundamental vs technical analysis; how to use style boxes; ETFs; using leverage; buying 'on margin'; how to find worthwhile companies to invest in; understanding how to build wealth through real estate; building equity in property; building wealth flipping homes, renting homes, and keeping homes; how to buy property with a loan; how to ensure the property you buy makes money; what to look for when searching for a lucrative property; and tons more!
Newer Investments: Then, we explore some of the newer, “digital age" options, focusing on blockchain investments. Here we learn how cryptocurrency differs from traditional currency; explain the meaning, purpose, and application of blockchain technology; and discuss consensus mechanisms; speculative investment; the difference between 'true value' and 'perceived value'; how to guarantee authenticity, what exactly NFTs are; the dangers involved with modern investments; how NFTs compare to art; and arguments for and against modern investment options.
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