Tag: Bumped
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Learning from the History of Loyalty Programs
Bumped Blog – 5.16.19 (5.15.19) In ancient Egypt, money hadn’t been invented yet. But ancient Egyptians did have something very similar to today’s loyalty programs: commodity tokens. Citizens, workers, and slaves all earned these tokens for completed work and temple time; the most common tokens were for beer and bread. Those in higher-authority positions were…
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Spooky Stock Market: 7 Creepy Investing Terms, Explained
Bumped Blog – 10.27.18 (10.26.18) For those new to the investing world, some of the terms and phrases you come across can seem jargony, dry, and—well, let’s just call it like it is—a bit boring. We take on these terms in our Investor Jargon series, where we help break down concepts like dividends, proxy voting, and preferred stock,…
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Investor Jargon: Common Stock & Preferred Stock
Bumped Blog – 6.8.18 There are two different types of stock that shareholders can own: common and preferred stock. In this post, we go over the differences and what they mean for shareholders. Read more: Investor Jargon: Common Stock & Preferred Stock
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3 Ways Ownership Can Be More Than Holding Shares
Bumped Blog – 5.8.18 One reason people start investing is the chance to grow their money. But did you know there are other potential benefits to becoming an owner in the companies you love? Here are three. Read more: 3 Ways Ownership Can Be More Than Holding Shares
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Investor Jargon: Stock Exchanges
Bumped Blog – 4.16.18 A lot of investing-related language can be straight-up confusing. This can make investing seem scary and much more complex than it actually is. We’d rather investing be approachable, so we’re breaking down some of the common investing terms you might see or hear. Read more: Investor Jargon: Stock Exchanges | The…