Investing in Stocks
A stock is a share of ownership in a public company. When you buy a share of stock, you own a proportional claim to the company’s net assets and future earnings. Publicly traded stocks have historically provided higher returns than other asset classes, but they also expose investors to near-term volatility. A well-diversified portfolio that […]
Read MoreThe Basics of Poker
Poker is a card game with many variations and betting rounds. It involves a fair amount of chance, but the underlying skill is maximizing winnings with good hands and minimizing losses with bad ones. This is done using techniques based on probability, psychology, and game theory. In most games, one or more players are required […]
Read MoreThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Gambling
Gambling is an activity in which participants place a bet on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event. It may involve a prize, such as money or goods, or a symbolic representation of a real or imaginary object. A common view of gambling is that it is a vice and a […]
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