NFTs and Their Downfall
Non-Fungible-Tokens, better known by their acronym, NFT, are digital assets that link ownership to unique physical or digital items, such…
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October 19, 2022
Intro to Forensic Accounting
You might have heard of auditing before. An audit is when your financial accounts and statements are examined. Auditing is…
September 3, 2022
Credit Suisse Data Leak
What is the Credit Suisse Data Leak? Credit Suisse is a global investment bank and financial services firm headquartered in…
August 1, 2022
Musk-Twitter Acquisition Fallout: The Clash of the Bird and the Billionaire
At the steep price tag of $44 billion, Elon Musk planned to acquire ownership over media-conglomerate Twitter and simultaneously make…
July 23, 2022
Intro to Property Taxes
How do local governments fund their school districts, infrastructure projects, law enforcement, fire departments, and other services? Local governments generally…
April 20, 2021
How to Start Investing
Have you ever wondered how wealthy people appear to grow their money with little to no effort? It may seem…
April 12, 2021
Starting an Emergency Fund
So you’re driving down the highway, and all of a sudden, you hear a lurch beneath your feet. Suddenly, your…
April 10, 2021
Fiona Ma on Managing California’s Finances and Overcoming Challenges in Office
On October 22nd, 2020, the Amador Valley Investment Club hosted Fiona Ma in a virtual guest speaking session. Fiona Ma…
January 10, 2021
The Rule of 72
The rule of 72 is a handy formula to determine approximately how long an investment will take to double, using…
June 1, 2020
Mark Stevens on Venture Capital and COVID-19
On May 27th, 2020, the Amador Valley Investment Club hosted Mark Stevens in a virtual webinar that included students from…
May 28, 2020