Aave Crypto Protocol 101

Aave Crypto Protocol 101

Aave is a protocol for decentralised finance (DeFi) that lets people lend and borrow cryptocurrencies and real-world assets (RWAs) without going through a central intermediary. When they lend, they get interest; when they borrow, they pay interest. Aave was originally built on top of the Ethereum network. All of the tokens on the network, which…

“Stupid to Hold”: Ray Dalio on Cash and Bonds

“Stupid to Hold”: Ray Dalio on Cash and Bonds

As the world waited for the Federal Reserve to announce its third “jumbo” interest rate hike, Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, gave a warning to anyone who was still holding out hope that prices for beaten-down assets would soon go back up. Dalio thinks that the Fed must keep raising interest rates by…

Bond Prices and Interest Rates: Their Relationship

Bond Prices and Interest Rates: Their Relationship

Many investors believe that bonds constitute the safer portion of a diversified portfolio and are less hazardous than equities. Long-term, bonds have generally been less volatile than stocks, but they are not risk-free. This article tackles bond prices and interest rates and their relationship. Credit risk is the most prevalent and easily recognized risk connected…

Savings Bond 101: A Quick and Easy Guide to Savings Bond Investment

Savings Bond 101: A Quick and Easy Guide to Savings Bond Investment

The U.S. government backs U.S. savings bonds with its full faith and credit. They are one of the most basic ways to invest money. Here, we’ll talk about what savings bonds are, how they grow in value over time, how to figure out how much your savings bonds are worth, and how to cash them…