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I recently made the switch from being a full time W-2 employee at a fortune 100 Company to being a 1099 contractor. This is my first time not being a salaried W-2 employee with benefits. I did a fair amount of research about what to expect prior to leaving my Read more…
Today I had two separate notifications for articles about the rise in so-called alternative loans. One had a very click-bait-y title that forecasted a coming recession. The other was more factual. Sensationalist article titles are a major annoyance of mine. Like swear off websites entirely annoying. I could bore you Read more…
The recent passing of the farm bill which legalized hemp production in the United States was celebrated by marijuana companies and enthusiasts. While not federally legalizing marijuana sales in the US, it is certainly clears a barrier for states interested in legalization. As with many new markets, marijuana players are Read more…
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced Monday that is planning on filing for bankruptcy protection due to the liabilities they will be facing from the 2017 and 2018 California wildfires. This was somewhat shocking news, as even after acknowledging they may be at fault for the most recent wildfire, the Read more…
In the 10 years following the 2007/2008 financial crisis, interest rates have been glued at historical lows. This has incentivized companies to load up on debt to fund growth, dividends, and buybacks. When you can borrow at 3-4% and almost guarantee to reinvest that money ay 7-8% returns, it is Read more…