Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
Discover how to juggle education, passion, and financial independence in an unpredictable stock market, all while avoiding the Rat Race trap. Explore the challenges and reflections of a forty-something in search of freedom and meaning in his professional life.
US markets are showing a spectacular recovery with the S&P up sharply, surpassing its 200-day moving average despite a contrasting economic context. The dichotomy between Wall Street and Main Street is increasing, driven by the FED's interventions, while the unemployment rate is reaching historical records.
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Discover a poignant reflection on the inequalities of our society, where some are overwhelmed by work while others struggle to make ends meet. A lucid analysis of the modern Rat Race that exposes the paradoxes of a system where professional stress and precariousness coexist, creating a vicious cycle that benefits a few to the detriment of the many.
The Swiss stock index recently returned to levels similar to those of last October, as it approaches an uncertain period marked by disappointing results. With the specter of the Chinese virus still looming, the market must navigate between buying opportunities and risks of excessive speculation.
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Discover how a seemingly promising investment in the Reichmuth Matterhorn fund turned into a financial nightmare because of the Madoff fraud. Learn crucial lessons about fund manager dependency and the illusion of risk-free investing.
In this poignant account, an investor shares his disastrous experience with Swissair shares, where his blind faith in the company's historic reputation led him to ignore fundamental warning signs. The story serves as a valuable lesson in the importance of not falling in love with a stock and knowing how to cut your losses in time, even when dealing with prestigious companies.
Discover how investing in General Electric, once an undisputed industrial giant, turned into a costly stock market lesson. A personal story that reveals the dangers of falling in love with a stock, and the importance of correctly assessing the fundamentals of even the most solid company.
In this personal account, the author shares his painful experience of investing in the technology bubble of the 2000s, particularly with JDSU shares. This edifying story reminds us of the importance of prudence in the stock market and the essential lessons to be learned from our financial failures, particularly relevant in times of stock market turbulence.
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