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Meredith Margrave

Meredith Margrave

After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Meredith Margrave has become a noted financial expert and market commentator for the past two decades. She began her career crafting entries for a major financial dictionary, before turning the lessons she was learning out in the world into a series of personal finance articles.

She spent the next decade working closely with a number of top stock and options analysts, helping research and run newsletter advisories in a variety of areas, including technical analysis, momentum, big growth, income, and options. She has been a featured writer on a number of financial media sites. 

Most Recent Stories

Unbelievable Mortgage Rates? How Smart Home Buyers Are Paying Under 5%

While the average mortgage rate hovers above 7%, smart buyers are snagging homes with rates nearly half that. Here's what prospective homebuyers should know about mortgage rate buydowns, and which builders...

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TOL : 125.45 (+1.33%)
Everything You Need to Know About Michael Burry's 'Big Short' Bet on Chip Stocks

The Big Short investor is making headlines again, and this time his target is the semiconductor industry - a linchpin of the global tech boom and major driver of the current bull market.

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5 Cities Where Home Prices Have Actually Dropped in 2023

After years of rising real estate prices, we're finally seeing some markets come back down to earth. That's great for potential homebuyers - who should take a careful look at these five metro areas, where...

These 5 States Have the Cheapest College Tuition

Uncover the truth about soaring student debt and explore the financial benefits of choosing a more affordable college education. Plus, discover the top five states with budget-friendly tuition options....

Should You Add an Annuity to Your Retirement Portfolio?

Annuities are the surprise breakout star of 2023's investment scene, promising guaranteed income for life with higher returns than we've seen in a decade. But are they a fit for funding your worry-free...

5 Cheapest U.S. Cities for Renters

It's still a renter's market in these five low-cost cities, where affordability meets lifestyle and your budget stretches further.

Gold, Bitcoin, Bonds, or Dividend Stocks: What's the Best Safe-Haven Investment Right Now?

As stocks tumble, global tensions flare, and top investors sound the alarm, is your portfolio ready to weather a coming storm? Here's what you need to know about Wall Street's favorite safe haven assets....

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Homeowner Help: How to Save Money for a Down Payment

Saving for a home's down payment requires strategic planning and discipline, especially in today's challenging real estate market. Here are eight effective strategies to help you navigate the journey to...

Are Those Memberships to Costco and Sam's Club Really Worth It?

In a world of ever-increasing grocery prices, discount clubs like Costco and Sam's Club promise enticing savings. But is the annual membership fee actually a budget breaker?

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10 AI-Proof Jobs to Protect Yourself From the Automation Revolution

In an era where robots and AI threaten to replace a growing number of jobs, there are still resilient careers that stand firm against the automation tide. Is yours one of them?

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Friday's options expiration was the largest in history, with a total notional expiry value of $6.6 Trillion 🚨 https://t.co/fYv7NO1xqb
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Auto Loan Delinquency Rate hits highest level in 14 years 🚨 https://t.co/8R4cHWYz40
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The S&P 500's historic losing streak is over! $SPX had seen more decliners than advancers for 14 consecutive days through Thursday, the longest such streak in history. But that ended on Friday! Congrats to everyone, we did it 🫡🥳🫂
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Apple does it again, another all-time high 📈 $AAPL is now just $150 Billion away from becoming the first company to ever reach a market cap of $4 Trillion https://t.co/lDknxtLZjv
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Interpol issues Red Notice for $HEX and PulseChain $PLS founder Richard Schueler, more commonly known as Richard Heart, on charges of tax evasion and assault https://t.co/nf2e2Yo7Fw
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Raise your hand if this has happened to you? 🙋‍♂️ https://t.co/4dKlvSUGIm
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Market Breadth fell to its worst level since November 2023 on Thursday, with fewer than 53% of S&P 500 $SPX stocks trading above their 200D moving average https://t.co/PqZuZ0dwAp
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Global Liquidity entering the next bullish phase in a long-term cycle https://t.co/fZeBLsDw7h
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