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Jarah D Macfarlane

Jarah D Macfarlane

I help people invest. Macfarlane Investors, Dispatch Media Group & The Investors Foundation.

Here’s Who Will Win the 2024 Election, According to Financial Markets

Here’s Who Will Win the 2024 Election, According to Financial Markets

It seems like every four years the world stops. I remember when Trump shocked everyone by beating Hillary in 2016, and then again when Biden knocked Trump off in 2020. I'll never forget the rollercoaster of emotions from family and coworkers—angry, hopeful, relieved, crushed. I give these

The Gold Standard Explained

The Gold Standard Explained

What is The Gold Standard? 💸 The gold standard is an important relic for investors to understand, in terms of how it came to be and why we left it behind. Humans have a long history of transacting in gold, and gold has often been deemed an unquestionable store of value

9 Weeks and the Rest of Your Investing Life

9 Weeks and the Rest of Your Investing Life

The average college semester lasts between 15 and 17 weeks. If you're on the quarter system it's even shorter - anywhere from 8 to 11 weeks. While for many that might feel like an eternity, in finance and in the public markets it's but

The 10 best financial charts in the 🌎 (according to me)

The 10 best financial charts in the 🌎 (according to me)

I've always wanted to have a cool LinkedIn banner. My good friend and software/computer wizard Pedro Dutra might have the best one I've ever seen. Behind his profile sits depictions of his work, in a beautifully organized and bright, exciting fashion. That works for a