by Don Gayhardt | Jan 12, 2018 | Budget, Finance, Information, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Stocks
One of the most critical yet confusing aspects of personal finance is saving for retirement. Individuals have a number of different options for saving, and it can become difficult to decide which avenue is the best. Many people do not even realize all the different...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 20, 2017 | Data, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Stocks
To buy and sell stocks, you need to hire a stockbroker. This individual acts as a middleman between investors and the stock market. Brokers act sort of like salesmen to facilitate a sale on behalf of a larger brokerage house, such as Charles Schwab or Merrill Lynch....
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 6, 2017 | Budget, Education, Finance, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Saving, Stocks
The former president of DFC Global Corporation, Don Gayhardt serves as chief executive officer and president of CURO Financial Technologies Corp. Through CURO, Don Gayhardt provides short-term financial services to unbanked and underbanked individuals. He is also a...
by Don Gayhardt | Oct 18, 2017 | Budget, Education, Finance, Investment, Money Management, Spending, Stocks
In the United States, stocks remain the most popular risky asset class because they have the potential for a big payoff. However, because big rewards come with big risks, investing in stocks generates a great deal of anxiety. This means that people may face some...
by Don Gayhardt | Oct 11, 2017 | Budget, Finance, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Saving, Stocks
Many investors rely on options to round out their portfolios. While options have traditionally been considered risky investments, investors who understand these risks can use them to accomplish a number of financial goals. As with futures, options can be used to hedge...
by Don Gayhardt | Aug 23, 2017 | Budget, Education, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Stocks
The typical investor’s portfolio consists of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, but other types of securities are available for increasing diversification. Many sophisticated investors rely on options to create new opportunities within their portfolios. Options are...
