The wrong stock went up 1,900% due to traders mistaking Zoom Video Communications (ZM) with Zoom Technologies (ZOOM). My thoughts on the matter.
Paolo Magaan

Why I Still Use Twitter

I deleted my Facebook and Instagram a year ago. But I still have a Twitter. In this article, I outline the 3 reasons I still use it.

Adjusting to Life Without Facebook and Instagram



People over the past year have asked me how I’ve adjusted to life without Facebook and Instagram. For me it was easy but it might not be as easy for you. These are some of the most common questions I receive, and my answers to them.



3 Reasons Why I Quit Facebook and Instagram



3 reasons that led me to deleting Facebook and Instagram over a year ago.



What is “best-of-breed” in investing?



In dog shows, the highest-ranked dog of each breed wins a “best of breed” award. This terminology was brought over to the stock investing world to describe equities whose underlying companies are leaders in their industry. I am not fond of the term “best of breed” for stocks, mainly because 1) companies aren’t animals, and […]



Why Getting Out Of Debt Is More Important Than Investing



“I have some extra money. Should I use it to pay off my debt or invest in stocks?” If you have substantial personal/consumer debt (e.g. credit cards), you should focus on paying that off first before investing in any stocks. That’s because the average return for stocks historically–accounting for all the up years and down […]