Money Issue: Lessons from Lincoln and the Greenbacks in 1862
On February 25, 1862, U.S. President Lincoln signed a law authorizing the issuance of currency to finance the Civil War. Let's see what lessons we can learn from this currency issuance.
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04 – Interest Rates and Time in Finance
In this lesson, we'll discuss the concept of interest in finance. Why time is a key factor. What simple and compound interest mean, and the importance of time in accumulating wealth.
What are Meme Coins, like the ones Milei mentioned on Friday the 14th?
Last Friday, February 14th, Javier Milei posted on X a reference to a cryptocurrency, $Libra, which was supposedly a project to help Argentine entrepreneurs. Soon, the price rose exponentially and then dropped to zero. Over the weekend, it regained some ground. Now, what are Meme Coins? What really happened? We'll tell you in detail.
The Shocking Bankruptcy of Overend Gurney & Co: 7 Lessons for Investors Today
On May 11, 1866, Overend Gurney & Co. went bankrupt, an event that would impact the English banking system. Discover what we can learn more than 150 years later.
The Ponzi Scheme: They Look Like Investments, But They Aren't
How to protect yourself from the scams that abound today