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Article 3 of 4: I Just Sold My Bitcoin and I’m Pissed Off
Thank you for joining us for article #3 in our 4-part series of my experience buying and selling crypto. In article #1 I described setting up my account, and in article #2 I spoke about buying bitcoin. Now we dive into selling my bitcoin and buying Ether. I’m pro...
What Does the Recent Rate Hike Mean for This Hot Job Market?
The recent rake hike means it will get harder to find a job. How hard? Read on my friend… On March 17, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised interest rates 25 basis points in the hopes of curbing the rampant inflation that is eating into or wiping out...
Article 2 of 4: Since I Just Bought Bitcoin, Come Learn with Me
Thanks for joining us for article #2 in our 4-part series of my experiences buying bitcoin. Although in our last article I described an ok process of account opening, the process of buying my first coin was less than ok. Buying was a headache Just as a reminder, I...
Article 1 of 4: Setting Up My Account to Buy Crypto
At the age of 56, I finally took the plunge into cryptocurrency (or "crypto") last week. Like you, I have read, discussed, read, and discussed with my clients about the space and why they decide to move. However, I have been too timid, lazy, or simply did not want to...
We Surveyed 10,000 People About Returning to the Office and Here’s What We Learned…
Does anyone remember Richard Dawson as the host of Family Feud from 1976-1995? Even if you don’t, we decided to survey our readers on the current state of remote work. Read on for the results and my 2022 predictions on the topic. Everyone has an opinion about remote...
The #1 Salary Negotiation Trick to Up Your Offer 30% Is So Easy
The secret is something your mother and especially your pre-school teachers told you as a child. Keep your mouth quiet. It’s really that simple. However, if you stop reading now, you won’t find my free offer of how to maximize your salary negotiation… In my prior...
4 Tips to Help You Succeed in Your Job Search During The Ukraine War and Beyond
Backdrop The turn of the year saw a major sea change in the return of volatility to the financial markets. Goldman Sachs recently revised upward its expected Fed moves to 5 from 3 and recently cut its GDP forecast from 3.8% to 3.2%. Many IPOs were pulled in...
Minimize Anxiety During Your Job Search With These 3 Tips
Getting a financial services job is easy, no sweat in this hot market. However, getting the right financial services job is nerve-wracking. The added layers of anxiety, fear, anger, and confusion from the pandemic have made job search today a real challenge. In...
What the Ukraine Conflict Means for your Job Search
"Russia Invasion of Ukraine Ignites European Security Crisis" per Bloomberg today 2-24-2022. Dow, S&P, NASDAQ all down 1.5-2.5% by end of day. Over the last year, the NASDAQ is down almost 7%. Bitcoin down below $40,000. Goldman says 5 rate hikes this year and...