What Is the Taylor Rule? The Taylor Rule (sometimes referred to as Taylor’s rule or Taylor principle) is an equation linking the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate to levels of inflation and economic growth. Stanford economist John Taylor originally proposed the rule as a rough guideline for monetary policy but has subsequently urged a fixed-rule…
Learning about numbers and how to count may not always be the most exciting thing to take on as kids, but luckily there are some ways to make it fun. The Numberblocks show helps to make learning about numbers fun! They use a lot of color characters based around all of the numbers we use…
What Is Equity Risk Premium? Equity risk premium is the excess return that investing in the stock market provides over a risk-free rate. This excess return compensates investors for taking on the relatively higher risk of equity investing. The size of the premium varies and depends on the level of risk in a particular portfolio….
A home equity loan is a way of borrowing money against the value of your home. These loans are a type of consumer debt in which a lender (normally a bank or a credit union) will lend you money at low interest rates in exchange for you offering your house as collateral. Home equity loans…
What could be a more classic combination than monsters and music? Okay, it may not be that classic a combination, but My Singing Monsters shows we may need to rethink that idea! This charming video game series allows you to capture and breed various monsters in order to create some amazing music. It’s filled with…
A bear market refers to a widespread decline in asset prices of at least 20% from recent highs. Clearly, these times are nothing to look forward to, but fighting back can be dangerous. Here we will walk you through eight important investment strategies and mindsets to help you stay calm and play dead when the stock market…
Keep an Eye on These Coins The cryptocurrency market is holding steady at its current levels after experiencing a brief upward blip late last week. Overall sentiment about the crypto market’s prices is positive, with investors optimistic about the medium-term future. Some tokens, in particular, are outperforming the market. This week, we examine Render Token…
There are many amazing and captivating Bible stories, but Noah’s Ark has always been a favorite of many. This incredible story tells us of Noah who sets sail with his family and two of every animal to avoid a prophesised flood. It’s no wonder why it has captured so many imaginations over the years, and…
On March 11, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) entered a bear market for the first time in 11 years amid the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones Average fell from nearly 30,000 to under 19,000. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq followed suit shortly after. The Dow rebounded after barely…