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In my project at work I've been working on upgrading the code to a minimum of PHP 7.2, but also to work with PHP 8. In running my unit tests under PHP 8, an interesting error presented itself which took a bit of time to resolve. Essentially, we have a custom error handler registered. But, we …
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There’s a trend I see currently which has been concerning me. For lack of a better term, I will call this the trend of the meme stock. What on earth is a meme stock? I’ll quote a snippet from this post which covers it quite well: Some of the common characteristics meme stocks share are …
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We're taking a bit of a different turn in today's podcast, entering the world of personal finance. Budgeting is the most important part of a strong financial foundation, and today we'll discuss why that is, and why budgeting doesn't have to be so scary. In fact, your budget can support you in your …
Many people try to take a directional assumption on their trades. But many have found that keeping their portfolio delta-neutral, meaning that they have a balance between long and short delta, is an easy way to benefit no matter what the market does and to bet on volatility rather than price …
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It's hard to discuss investing without including a discussion of risk. Without taking risk into consideration, you can all too easily lose everything. A proper understanding of risk, on the other hand, can help you to be a far more successful investor. In this podcast, Brandon, Christine, and JC …
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September was the first negative month for the markets since March. In this episode, Brandon and Christine discuss with our guest, Jean-Christophe, about how to find some sanity in this insane market and protect yourself against excessive loss. Topics Discussed 06:08 - Week in …
There are various trading styles, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. The two major ones are traders vs. investors. Which are you, and what does it mean about your approach in the market? We answer these questions and more in episode 15 of the Possible Promise Podcast. Show …
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We'd all love to be able to know whether stocks are about to go up, down, or trade sideways. But how can you really tell? That is the topic Brandon and Christine are tackling in episode 14 of the Possible Promise Podcast. Show Notes We're now moving to Mondays and Fridays at 1PM Eastern.This …
Many people condemn capitalism as a system of greed and inequality. But in truth it is the greatest generator of wealth in human history. In episode 13, Brandon and Christine discuss why so many people hate capitalism, but why it is actually a beautiful, self-sustaining system that benefits everyone …
Many people when just getting into investing, tend to panic when their stocks are going against them. But panicking is the worst thing you could do when trading. Trading requires a rational, logical mind free of emotionality. In episode 12, Brandon and Christine will discuss how you can accomplish …
