Dividend Stocks and the Magic of Compounding Interest

Dividend Stocks and the Magic of Compounding Interest

Originally posted October 11, 2018. Last revised January 24, 2020. During bear markets, watching your portfolio decrease in value even if you’re buying in stages can be disconcerting. To ease my mind against watching the decreasing value of my positions during...
The waves of selling in the markets don’t stop!

The waves of selling in the markets don’t stop!

The waves are crashing over the side in the markets as the Dow dropped more than 800 points today (3.15%), the NASDAQ dropped more than 4%, and the S&P lost 3.29% today! Market sell-offs can unnerve even the most strong-willed investors. These kinds of drops can...
Get Irked – Week in Review – Episode 7

Get Irked – Week in Review – Episode 7

The Get Irked Week in Review Episode 7 – October 1-5, 2018 In the markets: •  Last Saturday, the SEC and Elon Musk shocked the markets by reaching a settlement. Tesla spiked from $260 to $305 before the market open Monday. Don’t worry – Musk is still crazy (see a few...
Get Irked – Week in Review – Episode 6

Get Irked – Week in Review – Episode 6

The Get Irked Week in Review Episode 6 – September 24-28, 2018 In the markets: •  Tesla (TSLA) imploded this week after the SEC charged Elon Musk with fraud, causing the stock to drop 12% in after-hours trading. To pile on, several firms have filed class action...
How to make a Trading Plan

How to make a Trading Plan

Originally posted September 25, 2018. Last updated: March 27, 2021. Now, You Can Watch and Read this Article! Click the video to learn about cash on the sidelines or read the article below! Watch the video above and click here to visit Get Irked’s YouTube...