Welcome to the end of the week and another edition of Happy Hour! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your end of the week roundup of all things interesting in the land of money.
March Madness
The biggest drain to worker productivity started yesterday. The theory is that we are so glued to the NCAA tournament that it’s impossible to get any work done. Well, that’s not entirely correct. A new study found that, while we love watching the games, we can still do two things at once.
Of course, the best option is just get your work done early and take the day off. Wings and basketball at the sports bar sound so much better than streaming games in the office. Continue Reading…

When people refer to stocks, its almost always common stock they are discussing. But it’s not the only type of stock you can own. Preferred stock is the other possibility and it’s popular with income investors.
Once again, Europe has taken the center stage in the global economy. This has become an annual rite of passage.
There are several stock order types to choose from when you buy your first stock or ETF. Since each type of order has its advantages and disadvantages, knowing how each one works is something every investor needs to learn.