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Understanding how investors measure a company’s worth

This graphic looks at 29 different psychological tricks that marketers use to try and influence consumer behavior.

During the month of February, NGPF will be celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black financial leaders and educators via dedicated posts and student activities on the NGPF blog!  We’re kicking off our blog post series by highlighting the work of Bola Sokunbi, a Certified Financial Education Instructor, money expert, and the CEO, best-selling author, and founder of Clever Girl Finance. Bola’s main goal, as found on the CGF website, “is to help women become accountable, ditch debt, save money, and build real wealth.” You can learn more about Bola&rsquo...

One of the illusions that many investors have is that it’s worth trying to beat the market. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test and take Betterment's quiz.

A recent research study found that _________ of stock day traders made money over a 12 month period. ngpf.org 12/06/20 Q: Investing #50 QUESTION OF THE DAY

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ambitious 2030 goal of getting 60 percent of Michigan's adult population to have some level of postsecondary education attainment has suffered a pandemic setback as college enrollment sharply declined in 2020.The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual State of Education report…

SUPPORT us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/twocentspbsds SUBSCRIBE to Two Cents! https://goo.gl/jQ857H The economic numbers look bleak, but the stock market is strangely optimistic... Has it lost touch with reality? Two Cents on FB: https://www.facebook.com/TwoCentsPBS Two Cents on Twitter: @twocentspbs Email us: twocentspbs@gmail.com sources: Thaler, Richard H.. Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics. W. W. Norton & Company. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/opinion/economy-stock-market-coronavirus.html https://www.longtermtrends.net/market-cap-to-gdp/ https://en.wikipedia.or...

When Leondra Garrett wanted to stock up on three new pairs of shoes early last year, the North Carolina resident split a $161 online purchase into four installments through a "buy now, pay later" service, in what seemed like a convenient deal.

Just in time for the Lenten season Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chain launched a new fish sandwich that's similar to its chicken sandwich.

Don’t freak out. Focus on taking small, concrete steps to meet your goals.

The frenzy also extended to physical demand for the metal, with coin dealers reporting delays in deliveries as they were overwhelmed by demand

GameStop stock rose more than 1600% in two days. Stephanie Ruhle explains how amateur day traders on the Wall Street Bets subreddit bought GameStop stock en masse in response to hedge funds shorting the stock.

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How many Americans could not pay a surprise $1,000 bill using their savings account? ngpf.org 1/25/20 Q: Saving QUESTION OF THE DAY

Thanks to the coronavirus, this tax season is going to look a lot different. Here’s everything you need to know to help you file your taxes with confidence.

Despite the massive squeezes, GameStop short sellers are doubling down on their bearish bets.

The sooner you start saving for retirement, the better. Tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs can incentivize you to save. While you can’t fully predict how much money you’ll need, here’s how you can think about growing your retirement stash.

The markets were volatile but offered great opportunity in 2020. See how every asset class, currency, and S&P 500 sector performed last year.

The dollar figure that the federal financial aid form spits out has long left families confused and despondent. And then there are those great expectations.

Many gave drivers a break in the spring. With accident claims remaining below normal, consumer advocates are calling for another one.

Mortgage rates fell to another record low last week.

Which car brand will be the first in the race to reach $1 trillion? We take a look at the world’s top car manufacturers by market cap.

Discover the 25 highest-paying jobs in the United States for 2019, based on the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Once you know your score, you can take the right steps to raise it.