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What the heck does ETF stand for? An explainer
by
Paddy Hirsch
May 27, 2014
Why investing in ETFs can be like playing with fire.
Opportunity cost and the home
by
Paddy Hirsch
May 20, 2014
Opportunity cost isn't just for economists; it's for real people, too!
Harvard's Kennedy School denies 'privilege class' story
by
Paddy Hirsch
and Mitchell Hartman
May 14, 2014
They say the media has been disseminating false information.
Explainer: Why dollar cost averaging is stupid smart
by
Paddy Hirsch
May 13, 2014
When it comes to investing: keep it simple, stupid.
Collateralization is not a bad word
by
Paddy Hirsch
May 6, 2014
Regulators and some reporters seem to think that all securitizations are created equal. They're not.
Drowning in debt? Consider a restructuring
by
Paddy Hirsch
Apr 28, 2014
Restructuring sounds scary because it's often associated with bankruptcy.
The market's great expectations
Apr 17, 2014
Fine tuning market expectations is important for public companies.
For public good, not for profit.
When a company gives 'guidance': An explainer
by
Paddy Hirsch
Apr 17, 2014
Google's profit dropped 11 percent and the company's stock jumped. How does that work?
What is an index fund?: An explainer
by
Paddy Hirsch
Apr 1, 2014
An index is quite simply a basket of shares.
What happens when you shout "buy!"
by
Paddy Hirsch
Mar 31, 2014
Michael Lewis' book, "Flash Boys," reveals a great deal, including people's confusion about the stock market