Bitcoin Hype, Tipping, and Barbara Corcoran's Golden Rule

3 AI Stocks That Could Make You Rich in 2024                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 December 09, 2023 | [Read Online]( Good morning. It's Saturday, Dec. 09, and we're covering simple tricks for saving money, the most important aspects of holiday budgeting, Barbara Corcoran's 'golden rule' of real estate investing, and much more. First time reading? [Sign up here](. Stock Market Update Market Performance: December 09, 2023. Shell (SHEL) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why Shell (SHEL) closed the most recent trading day at $64.14, moving +1.38% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.36%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.45%. Shares of the oil and gas company witnessed a loss of 2.38% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its loss of 2.19% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.91%. The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Shell in its forthcoming earnings report. [The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be]( $2.19, reflecting a 20.65% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $90.92 billion, reflecting a 10.15% fall from the equivalent quarter last year. Financial Maverick Insights Simple Tricks for Saving Money When You’re Out at a Restaurant Dining out doesn't have to put a huge dent in your wallet. With these clever money-saving tips, you can indulge in a night of delicious food (and no dirty dishes!) without feeling guilty. Like ’em Even if you make restaurant-style recipes at home, a night out every now and then is a welcome treat. But with food, drinks, and tip, it can be tough to manage on a tight budget. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite at a favorite taco joint or going tablecloths-and-candles fancy, we share 12 secrets to saving money at restaurants without sacrificing the experience. First of all, give the place a “like”! Most restaurants have Facebook pages, and many of these offer special deals or coupons. “Like” and [follow your favorite eateries to get in on unadvertised specials and Facebook-only freebies and discounts.]( Make your holidays a little happier by not overspending With the biggest spending season of the year approaching, financial planning experts in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offer some advice on budgeting for the holidays — and having a meaningful Christmas without overspending. Nathan Harness, Ph.D., director of the Financial Planning Program, and Nick Kilmer, Ph.D., a lecturer and designer of the money education program, both in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Bryan-College Station, have combined experience in both short- and long-term financial planning. [Harness and Kilmer identified some of the most important aspects of holiday budgeting]( and gave some tips on how to make the most of every dollar during the holiday season. Real Estate News Housing market may be thawing as rates dip and listings inch higher Mortgage rates are down and new listings are up in an early sign that homes might become more affordable to buyers. Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Real Estate Startup Buying Up Family Homes to Rent Your next landlord could be a bunch of random people backed by Jeff Bezos' money. Barbara Corcoran's 'golden rule' of real estate investing On a recent podcast, the Corcoran Group founder shared her strategy for success in real estate investment that she says has helped earn her a net worth of $100 million. Personal Finance Tips How Halsey Turned A Lack Of Resources Into A Million Dollar Brand And Her Best Business Advice Grammy nominee and 30 Under 30 alum Halsey raked in $50 million in revenue with her new makeup brand about-face. Plus: How Taylor Swift became one of the most powerful women in the world. Your Guide to How to Budget Money - NerdWallet Follow this guide to learn how to budget money. Create a budget using the 50/30/20 rule to split your income between needs, wants, savings and debt repayment. Holiday tipping etiquette: Who should you tip and how much? New data says Americans are planning to tip more generously this holiday season, but when it comes to tipping expectations and etiquette, some rules have changed, while others have stayed consistent. Alternative Investing Fresh Bitcoin Hype Shows Crypto Just Can’t Help Itself After crashes, scandals, and SBF’s guilty verdict, many hoped the crypto industry would grow up. Speculation around the arrival of a spot bitcoin ETF shows old hype dies hard. Jack Dorsey’s Block opens up preorders for Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitkey in more than 95 countries Block, the payments company led by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, announced on Thursday that Bitkey, a physical device on which customers can store Bitcoin, was officially open for preorders in more than 95 countries. 3 AI Stocks That Could Make You Rich in 2024 The market exploded with optimism again yesterday as Alphabet announced the release of its Gemini Model, a new generative AI model that is said to compete against ChatGPT. Are you interested in AI investments? [Yes]( [No]( Reach Over 100,000 Financial Mavericks Advertise with Financial Maverick to get your brand in front of the Financial Gurus in the world. The Mavericks are high-income and highly knowledge people who are always looking for an interesting product or tool. [Get In Touch]( Share Financial Maverick Calling all Financial Mavericks! To help out a family and friend in need by sharing this newsletter. Tell you what if you ever wanted to be a Hero, Financial Guru, or a Nice Person this is your time! [Share the newsletter]( DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice. This newsletter is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Please be careful and do your own research. [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2023 Financial Maverick 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, North Carolina 28031, United States [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv](