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FOCUS! One Pomodoro at a Time 🍅

Do you struggle to focus? Tasks taking longer than they should? The Pomodoro Technique 🍅 may be your answer! What is it? In the 1980’s, the time blocking technique was coined by Italian Consultant Francesco Cirillo after the Pomodoro (Tomato) timer he used to track his work during his studies. The basis of the technique […]

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What to look for in the Cash Flow Statement?

Introduction The cash flow statement is the final key financial statement we’ll be covering in this three part series. The articles on the income statement and balance sheet are also here to go check out. The cash flow statement represents the cash entering and leaving the business in any quarter or financial year. This statement […]

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What to look for in the balance sheet?

Intro The balance sheet takes a snapshot of the company’s financial situation at a specific point in time. One of the company’s financial statements, it accompanies the income statement and cash flow statement by showing the company’s assets, liabilities and shareholder equity. With the formula below showing how assets equal the sum of liabilities and […]

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What to look for in the income statement?

What is the income statement? The income statement, or the profit and loss statement, makes up one of the three main financial statements, the others include the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. It shows the earnings and costs of a company in any single fiscal year, basically indicating how well they get on. […]

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What’s the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF?

Both a mutual fund and an ETF work through pooled investments from a variety of different investors, both putting money into the market seeking favourable returns. But what’s the difference? An ETF or exchange-traded fund, is a form of investment that tracks a certain index or sector. This could be the S&P 500, commodities, bond […]

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Is the Stock Market Overvalued?

When thinking about stocks, people often try to find the optimal time to invest in the market to maximize returns. The idea can be confusing, especially with experts referring to a plethora of different factors that lead in different directions. That’s why we’ve compiled 3 ratios for you that have time and time again shown […]

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How to buy a stock?

One of the biggest questions asked in the investing world is how do I invest? And it really is quite simple, but we know it can be daunting taking that first step, so we’ve compiled a step by step plan in how to do it. Firstly you’ll want to pick a brokerage firm that’s right […]