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Is Diversification the Key to Investment Stability? In the world of **market timing**, finding the balance between strategic timing and **diversification** is important. This exploration dives into the benefits of diversification urging **investors** to combine aggressive timing strategies with a thoughtful approach to handling the inevitable fluctuations of **financial markets**. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-market-timing…
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Can Higher Interest Rates Affect Crypto? | Crypto Weekly Brew #020 In this week's crypto weekly brew, we analyze the impact of the **US Federal Reserve's** decision on **interest rates**, Coinbase's expansion amidst challenges and the various developments that shape the changing crypto landscape. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-federal-reserve-bank-the-fed https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-interest-rate **Higher Interest Rates Impact Crypto?**…
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Rise of the Common Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #331 This week's battle mage secrets focuses on the Rise of the Common Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Rise of the Commons ruleset limits players to using only common and rare units and mitigates any advantage by playing epic and legendary cards. Importantly, legendary summoners are excluded from this limitation, which is something many new players often forget about. An often overlooked approach is determining how the…
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Fave Rebellion Card Combo & Road To Runi Update 15 | Splinterlands #330 In this week's journey update, we explore some new combos in the Rebellion set, provide an update on Land plot constructions, and get an update on how the Runi challenge is going. **Rebellion Card Experience** The **Rebellion set** has been on general sale for just over a week and we starting to see the Rebellion cards more and more in battles. I don't have any Rebellion cards nor have purchased any…
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Can One Escape Debt Chains? In a world where a significant 80% of Americans find themselves trapped in **debt**, the quest for freedom becomes an urgent matter. This article discusses the effective approach to breaking free from the chains of debt and regaining control over your **financial** future. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-debt https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-finance **Debt Snowball Method** The Debt Snowball Method, coined by renowned…
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Did the US Unemployment Drop Boost Crypto? | Crypto Weekly Brew #019 In this week's crypto weekly brew, find out how the decrease in the unemployment rate in the United States to 3.7% might be influencing the cryptocurrency markets. This influence is evident in the 12% rise of Bitcoin and Ether. Additionally, explore the challenges faced by Binance founder CZ and other newsworthy events shaping the world of cryptocurrencies. **US Unemployment Falls -- May Have Positive…
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Weak Magic Ruleset Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #329 This week's battle mage secrets focuses on the Weak Magic Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Weak Magic ruleset changes the standard magic attack mechanic of splinterlands battles. In this ruleset, magic attacks now hit armor before damaging health. Therefore, magic damage now is on the same level playing field as melee and range damage and no longer has the advantage of bypassing armor. There are a few approaches…
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Rebellion Set Is Live & Road to Runi Update 14 | Splinterlands #328 In this week's splinterlands weekly update, we unpack the Rebellion set going live for general sale, progress on the Land worker site, Land 2.0 whitepaper, and update on the Runi challenge. **Rebellion Set Is Live** **Source** https://next.splinterlands.com/shop/packs The **Rebellion set** went on general sale on 5th December. So far just under 30k packs have been sold in the past 2 days. This is a lot lower…
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Is Financial Independence Achievable? Let us get straight to the point and discuss the reality of achieving **financial** independence. What does it mean? It's not some concept of living without **money**; we're being practical here. Financial independence is about freeing yourself from being dependent on your pay check and working just to make ends meet. It's about achieving your goals without sacrificing your quality of life. While these steps seem simple, there is work…
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Will Regulation Be Cryptos Kryptonite? | Crypto Weekly Brew #018 This week, we explore legal challenges in crypto as Formula 1 and MLB grapple with potential $500 million settlements, criticism on crypto regulations grows, and Binance US asserts independence amid uncertainties, and more. **MLB and Formula In Hot Water Due to Crypto Sponsorships** **Source** https://fortune.com/2023/11/27/mlb-formula-mercedes-1-ftx-binance-crypto-cristiano-ronaldo-lawsuit-promotions/ Formula…
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Up To Eleven Ruleset Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #327 This week's battle mage secrets focuses on the Up To Eleven Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The **Up to Eleven ruleset** provides all monsters with the **Amplify** ability. The Amplify is a great ability as it amps up the following abilities Magic Reflect, Thorns and Return Fire by increasing their damage output to all enemy monsters by one. This means, for example, Thorns will return 2 damage to enemy monsters in…
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Land 1.5 Officially Released & New Meta Cards For The Rebellion Set? | Splinterlands #326 In this week's update, we will go over the Land 1.5 release, look at some of the key cards from the Rebellion set and provide an update regarding the Runi challenge. Read on to get updated! **Land 1.5 Is Officially Released** **Source** https://twitter.com/splinterlands/status/1729613347325190230 After what seemed like forever, splinterlands has reached a major milestone in the past…
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Inflation vs. Deflation - Which is Worse? Today we will delve into the economic crossroads that will define the year 2024. The ongoing debate between **inflation** and **deflation** takes the stage in conversations and it is crucial to understand the intricacies of each scenario. In this article, we will examine the nuances of these trends and determine which poses a greater threat to our financial landscape, inflation, or deflation.…
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Is Binance's Settlement Bullish? | Crypto Weekly Brew #017 Welcome to this week's **crypto** weekly brew and in this edition, we will be discussing the Binance settlement, **DeFi** dilemmas and the latest layer 2 causing buzz in **Ethereum**. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-decentralized-finance-defi https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-ethereum-blockchain **Binance Settlement** Despite the…
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Up Close & Personal Ruleset Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #325 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Up Close & Personal Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Up Close & Personal ruleset only allows melee monsters in battle. Now don’t get me wrong losing range and magic monsters sounds like a bad idea and most of the time it is, but this ruleset is all dependent on what other rulesets get paired with it. When Up Close & Personal is paired with rulesets that enable…
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Rebellion Set Purchase Strategy & Runi Update 13 | Splinterlands #324 Traditionally around this time of the year, many people and companies start to ramp down and take things slower. However, in the splinterlands ecosystem, it feels the complete opposite. There is so much going on with another **Town Hall** meeting held, the **Rebellion pre-sale** coming to a close, more details about the Rebellion set (**#1**, **#2**) being released and the **Land 1.5 release** still…
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Why Your Lifespan Could Bankrupt Your Savings As we're approaching the end of 2023, we have been reflecting on how **retirement planning** has evolved. Unlike previous generations, many often don't have the security of company-sponsored pension plans. Now individuals bear a responsibility to save for what could be a long retirement. https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-retirement **Saving for a Longer Life** **Source**…
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Is Crypto Back? | Crypto Weekly Brew #016 In this week's crypto weekly brew, we will delve into subjects that include **Bitcoin's** potential for attracting investments from boomers, **NFTs** making a comeback and the rise of **crypto** inflows. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-bitcoin https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-non-fungible-token-nft https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency **Bitcoin Potentially Attractive to Boomers** Analysts are…
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Unprotected Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #323 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Unprotected Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** In the Unprotected ruleset, all armor is removed from all monsters and no ability to gain armor during battles. Immediately monsters with high armor like Ever-Hungry Skull, Enchanted Defender, Dumacke Orc etc., become useless. I have encountered so many battles where the Ever-Hungry Skull is so overpowered due to its high armor and…
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Top Beginner Tips & Runi Update 12 | Splinterlands #322 I took a break the past week from the journey to share my **3 years+ journey on splinterlands**. It was great reading about everybody’s journeys with splinterlands with many being involved since the early days of Steemmonsters and then reading about those who have only recently discovered the game. And there’s a new **challenge** by the splinterlands team where they have requested the community to provide starter guides…
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Rethinking Retirement: Time for a Paradigm Shift? Retirement has always been seen as a time of relaxation and enjoying the rewards of a well-planned financial life, where one can escape the daily grind and unwind on a sunny beach with a refreshing glass of Pinot Gris. However, things have changed significantly for millennials and Gen-Z when compared to previous generations. This leads us to question whether the conventional approach to retirement needs to be re-evaluated.…
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Crypto Markets Surge | Crypto Weekly Brew #015 In news making headlines this week, **Bitcoin** and **ETH** drive the surge in the crypto markets, we have passed the 1st anniversary since FTX halted their platform and Immutable plans to be the pioneer of web3 gaming. Read on to get more insight. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-bitcoin https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-eth **Bitcoin and Ether Surge Amid ETF Excitement** The buzz around **ETFs** with…
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Target Practice Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #321 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Target Practice Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Target Practice ruleset grants all range and magic monsters the Snipe ability. The first step in approaching this ruleset is to focus your strategy on minimizing incoming damage and maximizing offensive damage. The first two positions in your line-up should be occupied by a melee tank and a support melee monster with the…
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My Splinterlands Journey (3 Years+) | Splinterlands #320 The splinterlands team have set out a **new challenge** for the splinterlands community. The **challenge** is for everyone in the community to write about their splinterlands journey. https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@splinterlands/splinterlands-social-media-challenge-theme-share-your-journey **Where It All Began** My splinterlands journey began in 2020 when a post by ****@costanza**** caught my eye. I couldn’t believe…
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Timing the Market vs Time in the Market - Which Is Important? In the world of **crypto** there is a debate that confuses both new and experienced investors; timing the market versus time in the market. We will delve into this topic. It's important to note that the information provided here is for purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency **Source**…
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SBF Guilty and Bittrex fall from Grace | Crypto Weekly Brew #014 In this week’s crypto weekly brew, we dive into the stories that have been hitting the headlines, from courtroom dramas to stablecoins, whistle-blowers and the cyclical journey of **cryptocurrency** exchanges, please read on to get more information. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency **SBF Convicted on All Counts** **Source**…
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Taking Sides Battle Mage Secrets | Splinterlands #319 This week’s battle mage secrets focuses on the Taking Sides Ruleset. **Ruleset Details** The Taking Sides ruleset negates the use of Neutral unit cards in battles and typically, Neutral unit cards are valued for their utility and versatility in splinterlands. So immediately, players who rely on Neutral unit monsters like Lord Arianthus (I know I do), Gelatinous Cube, Legionnaire Alvar etc., will be required to adapt…
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Road to Runi - Update 12 | Splinterlands #318 Another week has passed by in the splinterlands ecosystem. We had another season end; an eventful Town Square and more Rebellion pre-sale packs being sold. This week’s **Town Square** we got more insight into Rebellion development and the **Land 1.5 release**. The splinterlands teams are actively working on the **Land 1.5 release** and Yabbapmatt wants to remain cautious about setting a release date in stone before officially…
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Is Financial Education The Key To Long-Term Wealth? The lack of financial education deeply concerns me, especially concerning young people. It is alarming to see how many individuals graduate from institutions without basic knowledge of financial concepts. Research conducted by BlackRock has revealed that financial stress ranks as the biggest cause of anxiety in the UK. Astonishingly, this problem persists even though financial education can empower individuals to navigate…
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Bitcoin Surges, ARK Invest's Intriguing Move, and Ethereum's Expansion | Crypto Weekly Brew #013 Welcome to the **crypto** weekly brew and this week, we will look at **Bitcoin's** ups and downs to the developments in **Ethereum**, market trends and Ark Invest's decision to offload GBTC. Now let's dive into the world of **crypto** and make sense of all that has been happening. https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency…
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