Bear (Market) Necessities
The volatility going on in the market feels bad. Bear Markets are awful. It feels even worse because of the source of unpredictability – this isn’t driven by some trend in the economy, it’s driven by the constant changes the administration and DOGE are forcing on the country’s ongoing life. It makes it feel like […]
Why Gambling and Investing Are Different
Lately there has been a glut of news talking about the insane returns that cryptocurrencies have had. In the wake of the Super Bowl, you can’t turn on any media without seeing ads for sports betting. Even games I love and adore like Teamfight Tactics or MTG Arena have randomized rewards, sometimes just cosmetic and […]
Quick Hacks
Whether it’s health or finances, you likely see an endless stream of hacks on social media. “Here’s how to get rich fast by investing!” “Here’s how I lost 20lbs in one day!” Sometimes the content creators have slightly more sense than these titles and add in some nuance, but the content remains the same. Creators […]
A quick tl;dr on Insurance
Going through big transitions? Time to review some things. Buying a house, getting married, and starting a family are awesome! But, what happens *if*? Homeowners policies have tons of elements to consider, even if renting: 1) Is your deductible right? You’re overpaying for a small deductible if you have a great emergency fund! 2) Does […]
What Can OWFLP Do For You?
”What Can Brown Do For You?” UPS came out with this very effective and somewhat memeable slogan back in the day. The slogan nods to two big ideas. The first is that UPS is willing to help improve others’ businesses and personal lives through their services. The second is that UPS is interested in asking […]
“Do you tell clients to buy crypto?”
I’m writing this article as a reference for the future, because I get some version of this question a lot. It’s not always about what I ask clients to do, sometimes it’s about if I own crypto or what my thoughts on crypto are. The short answer is no, to all of it. The long […]
Fear and Uncertainty: The Biggest Financial Debuffs
It’s happening again, In Real Life. Or, more appropriately, it happened. The in-game economy (or at least investments within it) has crashed, causing uncertainty and fear amongst the player base. “I’m a mid-level player now, but how do I know the market will recover before I want to stop farming gold?” Is the outcry of the average millennial player who is filled with fear of the unknown. “I can’t dungeon dive forever!”
Patch Notes 3.1
Patch Notes 3.1 The most recent Quarter of changes at Open World. In this edition of Patch Notes we’re bringing you our quarterly update on all things happening at Open World. As the year winds down, some of the changes we worked on are wrapping up and there’s still some stuff to be worked on […]