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The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Often called the Fed, it is arguably the most influential financial institution in the world. It was founded to provide the country with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary and financial system. The Fed has a board of 7 members and 12 Federal Reserve banks, each operating as a separate district with their own presidents.

The Santa Claus Rally is a phenomenon that occurs during the last few trading days of December and extends into the first few days of January. The Santa Claus Rally is characterized by an unusual surge in stock prices, defying the usual market trends and expectations. This rally is predominantly witnessed in the major stock indices, such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Charlie Munger was Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and Warren Buffett’s closest business partner and right-hand man. As a legendary and pragmatic investor and active philanthropist, Munger was a Harvard Law graduate and was known for his wide-ranging wisdom across a multitude of disciplines.

The Producer Price Index measures the average changes in prices that producers receive for their goods and services over a specific period. This essential economic indicator gives you an unparalleled view of inflationary trends at the industry level. By monitoring price changes from the producer's perspective, you can gain a unique understanding of the underlying forces that shape our economy.

The SQQQ is an inverse, leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the inverse performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index. It provides traders and investors with an excellent opportunity to capitalize on declining stock prices, making it a powerful tool for hedging and maximizing potential returns during bearish periods.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a cornerstone of economic indicators that gives insight into the state of a nation's economy. Released monthly by governmental agencies, the CPI measures the average change in prices of a basket of goods and services commonly purchased by households over time.

TQQQ is a 3x levered fund that seeks to magnify the daily movement of the QQQ (a ETF that mirrors the Nasdaq 100).

An inverted yield curve illustrates that long-term interest rates are less than short-term interest rates. With an inverted yield curve, the yield decreases the farther away from the maturity date. Sometimes referred to as a negative yield curve, the inverted curve has proven in the past to be a reliable indicator of a recession.

Stock market monthly patterns are the directional tendencies of the stock indices based on the time of the year. Certain times of the year tend to be more bullish for stocks, while other times during the year are more bearish. Monthly patterns are similar to trading chart patterns. Chart patterns are trends that form within the price action and can be used to find favorable investing opportunities.

A turnover rate in investing is the percentage of a mutual fund or other portfolio holdings that have been replaced in the course of one year.

Stop loss hunting is a strategy that attempts to force some market participants out of their positions by driving the price of an asset to a level where many individuals have chosen to set stop-loss orders.

Diversification is a risk management strategy that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio in an attempt at limiting exposure to any single asset or risk.

The Roth IRA is one of the best investment account options for middle-class families to build wealth. Following are 6 things to know about Roth IRA’s and 6 reasons you should consider starting to invest in a Roth IRA.

A registered investment advisor (RIA) is a firm that advises clients on securities investments and may manage their investment portfolios. RIAs are registered with either the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities administrators.

A stock index is a method to organize and track the performance of a group of assets in a standardized way. Indexes typically measure the performance of a basket of securities intended to replicate a certain area of the market. The performance of a market index provides a quick way to see the health of certain areas of the market.

A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings to its shareholders and is determined by the company's Board of Directors. Dividends are typically distributed quarterly and paid out as cash or in the form of reinvestment in additional stock.