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Using Put Options to Hedge Against a Stock Market Decline

April is Financial Literacy Month. In following effort to highlight financial education, the following describes some of the basics of stock options.

For some people, investing is as simple as buying and selling common stocks through their broker. But there are many more vehicles that one can use to take advantage of investment opportunities. Put options on common stocks are among them, and when used properly, can allow increased exposure to or protection against stock prices. Read More…

An Introduction to Warren Buffet

No doubt there is plenty of information out there in print and on the Internet surrounding the business philosophies one of the world’s best investors, Warren Buffett. For those who are unfamiliar with them, the video below is an excellent introduction. In it, Buffett answers many questions about how he values a business, what makes strong long-term investments, and much more. This video was recorded during a talk Buffett gave at the University of Florida around 1998 I estimate. Despite its age, the advice it contains is timeless. The video is part 1 of 10 and the rest can be found here. It’s an informative and entertaining watch. Check it out. And thanks to Neville’s Financial Blog for the link.

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Wrinkly DollarPersonal finance is a passion of mine, and Wrinkly Dollar is my outlet. Here, I’ll be discussing a variety of finance topics, ranging from savings, investing, money management, etc. Hope you enjoy the ride…