by Chris Lee | Dec 17, 2015 | Summaries
In this module, Professor Shiller discusses the theory of debt and its proper role. He also covers corporate stocks. A naïve view of what stocks are is that it is some certificate that people buy so that the price can go up. That is not what stocks are. Stocks... 
by Chris Lee | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized (old)
After almost a decade, The Federal Reserve raises a higher interest rate for the first time. The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted to set the new target range for the federal funds rate at 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent, up from zero to 0.25 percent. Policy... 
by Chris Lee | Dec 16, 2015 | Uncategorized (old)
The expectation was based on Chair Janet Yellen’s oft-repeated stance that she’d like to see rate rises before the end of 2015. The last time the United States Federal Reserve raised their interest rates was back in 2006, a decade ago. With shares and... 
by Chris Lee | Dec 14, 2015 | Stock Analysis / Investing
What Are Bonds Bonds are one of the methods for corporations and governments to raise funds. It is a form of borrowing whereby we lend money to the government or corporations and we earn interest on it. We are able to redeem the principal amount but normally there is... 
by Chris Lee | Dec 13, 2015 | Uncategorized (old)
The seven steps for starting a conversation at a party Give a sincere smile and say Hello Provide a short introduction of who you are and give a firm handshake Listen closely to the person’s name – Ask them to repeat it if you did not hear it clearly the...