Investing
Cap Puckhaber is an ex-Amazon marketing pro and amateur investor based in Reno, Nevada who blogs on his investing strategies for beginners.
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The Put-Call Ratio: A Guide to Risk Management
What are Put-Call Ratios By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada You see the headlines every day, and they tell you what the market did. They talk about stock prices, index movements, and quarterly earnings reports. What they rarely tell you is how the options traders are really feeling. That is exactly where the Put-Call Ratio, or
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My Investment Journey: Lessons and Growth
The Ups and Downs of the Stock Market By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada My name is Cap Puckhaber, and if you’ve spent any time at all on my site, simplefinanceblog.com, you know I talk a lot about making money work for you. My investment journey hasn’t been straightforward; I’m not some Wall Street insider—I’m just
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The Ultimate Guide to Investing for Beginners
How to Start Investing By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today on SimpleFinanceBlog.com, we’re presenting a comprehensive guide to investing and breaking down how to start from square one. We’ll cover the foundational steps for beginners, demystify the incredible power of compound interest,
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S&P 500 Guide for Beginners
S&P 500 Guide for Beginners By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today on SimpleFinanceBlog.com, we’re going to break down one of the most talked-about, yet often misunderstood, topics in finance: the S&P 500. We’ll explore its history, how it works, the real risks
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The Best Investing and Crypto Apps
The Best Investing and Crypto Apps for Beginners By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today on SimpleFinanceBlog.com, we break down the best investing apps and crypto platforms for beginners. We’ll explore everything you need to know to choose the right platform, from traditional
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P/E Ratio and Stock Valuations Guide
Beginner’s Guide to P/E Ratio & Stock Valuations By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today on SimpleFinanceBlog.com, we break down the essentials of stock valuation for beginners. We’re going to cover everything from the all-important P/E ratio and what it tells you about
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Beginners Guide to CDs vs. T-Bills
CD or Treasury? Factors to Consider By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down the pros and cons of CDs vs. T-Bills and what you can do to decide which is best for you (or both!). If you’re anything like me, you’ve
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Investing in for Beginners
Investing in Stocks, ETFs, Index Funds for Beginners By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down the basic differences between stocks, ETFS, and index funds so that you can do to decide which is best for you (or all three!). Embarking on
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How to Use Volume to Confirm Stock Breakouts
How to Use Volume to Confirm Stock Breakouts with Real Charts and Trade Examples By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada, SimpleFinanceBlog.com I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down how to use volume to confirm stock breakouts. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stared at stock
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How I Use Covered Calls to Lower Risk and Boost Returns
By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada See my original post on the Pros and Cons of Jepi by Cap Puckhaber, which includes insights on the covered call strategy. I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down how I use covered calls like JEPI and JEPQ to lower