In this episode we explore high yield savings accounts or HYSAs. Some may hear the word high yield and think it is great fit, but there are some things to consider when reviewing if it is right for you.

In this episode we explore Bond ETFs. To some listeners, it may seem confusing as bonds and ETFs are usually separate products. However, we will be explaining what they are when they come together. Ron Delegge, ETFguide Founder joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Labeling the economy is a common practice when talking about the broad economic landscape. However, there are many ways to describe it. It can be recessing, expanding, and more. Preston Caldwell, Chief US Economist at Morningstar joins Cassidy Clement to discuss. They cover these prevalent labels and provide examples of them throughout history.

Forecast and Event Contracts are relatively new to the financial market scene. What makes up the contracts? What can you trade and how? We are going to discuss all that and more with our guest Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist.

Everyone has heard of “The American Dream”, but what the actual economics of that? With the current economic landscape, some may be wondering how much this dream currently costs. Some factors impacting the cost are inflation, new elements of this dream, and investment vehicles available to the public. We are going to discuss all these elements and more with Caleb Silver, as Investopedia has recently released an article about the cost of the American Dream.

Related Link: https://www.investopedia.com/cost-of-the-american-dream-2024-8705906

A business model is one of the most important aspects to understand when creating or researching a company. However, one may ask what type of business models exist and is one better than the others? Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

If you work in the financial services business or have done research on advisors, you will come across different labels for securities licenses. For those looking to understand the license designations or pursue a license, we will explore the common questions you may have when embarking on the journey. Adam Brickner, IBKR Compliance Officer for Special Products and Back Office joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

There is a lot more to oil investing than just the price you see at the gas pump. How can one get started investing in the oil market? What impacts the price of oil economically and in terms of regulation? We discuss all that and more in this episode.

With election time around the corner, it’s important to understand how it impacts the market. If you are looking at adapting your strategy or researching political impacts on markets, we look to explain foundational topics that can be crucial to expanding your knowledge in the area.

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Cents of Security Ep. 63 – Financial Seasonality: Seasons Impact More Than Weather

Seasonal changes impact more than the weather. You can see seasonal changes in financial markets as well. How can that be incorporated into a trading strategy? Are there trends that have already been established? We discuss all that and more in this episode.