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Domain Wisdom from the Savings and Loan Crisis

The Savings and Loan (S&L) crisis of the 1980s and early 1990s was a significant financial disaster in the United States, resulting in the failure of over a thousand savings and loan institutions. Deriving at least some domaining wisdom from it is, in my view at least, a must! Understanding the Savings and Loan Crisis The S&L crisis was a result of a combination of regulatory changes, risky investment practices, and economic factors. Key factors…

Dropped Domains – July 4, 2024

All of the 36 names below have been deleted yesterday and are available for registration at the moment of writing. Please post a comment if you bought any. Should you ever sell one, consider sending some of that $ toward a charity and if you decide to develop, we’d love to work with you over at GiganticWebsites.com at steep discounts for my readers. Here they are: ElderlyExpertise.com Investing in ElderlyExpertise.com could be a golden opportunity,…

The Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) and Domaining

The Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) crisis of 1998 is a notable event in financial history, demonstrating the risks of over-leverage and the importance of risk management. By analyzing the causes, impacts, and lessons of the LTCM crisis, domainers can gain valuable insights into maintaining financial stability, the dangers of excessive risk, and the importance of diversification. Understanding the LTCM Crisis LTCM was a hedge fund founded in 1994 by John Meriwether, along with several renowned…

Dropped Domains – July 3, 2024

All of the 38 names below have been deleted yesterday and are available for registration at the moment of writing. Please post a comment if you bought any. Should you ever sell one, consider sending some of that $ toward a charity and if you decide to develop, we’d love to work with you over at GiganticWebsites.com at steep discounts for my readers. Here are the domains: TouringSpace.com – This is prime real estate for…

Learning from the Black Tuesday Crash of 1929

The Black Tuesday crash of October 29, 1929, is a significant event in economic history that marked the beginning of the Great Depression. By examining the causes, impacts, and recovery strategies associated with Black Tuesday, domainers can gain valuable insights into the importance of diversification, market psychology, and strategic investment practices. Understanding the Black Tuesday Crash of 1929 Black Tuesday refers to the catastrophic stock market crash on October 29, 1929, which led to a…

Dropped Domains – July 2, 2024

Publishing this list as an experiment, please post a comment if you bought any and should you ever sell one, consider sending some of that $ toward a charity. These are all dropped domains that you can hand register at the moment of writing. No blockbuster names obviously, but there’s no shame in bootstrapping and building a portfolio of these on the cheap. By also using coupons, for example. On the contrary, it’s what many…

How Would Hyperinflation Change Domaining?

The hyperinflation crisis in Weimar Germany during the early 1920s is one of the most extreme examples of economic instability caused by inflation. By examining the causes, impacts, and eventual stabilization of this period, domainers can gain insights into the importance of financial stability, the risks of speculative investing, and the value of diversification. Understanding Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany occurred between 1921 and 1923, leading to an unprecedented collapse in the…

Domaining… and the Collapse of Bretton Woods?!?

The collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the early 1970s marked a significant shift in the global financial landscape. This event offers valuable lessons for domainers about the importance of adaptability, the impact of macroeconomic changes, and the necessity of diversifying investment strategies. Understanding the Bretton Woods System Collapse The Bretton Woods system, established in 1944, created a framework for international monetary policy that included fixed exchange rates and the pegging of currencies to…

The California Gold Rush: Cautionary Tale for Domainers?

The California Gold Rush of the mid-19th century is one of the most significant events in American history, marked by a mass migration of people seeking fortune in the gold fields of California. By examining the causes, impacts, and lessons of the Gold Rush, domainers can gain insights into opportunity recognition, market timing, and the importance of supporting infrastructure. Understanding the California Gold Rush The California Gold Rush began in 1848 after gold was discovered…

The Panic of 1837 and Its Lessons for (Domain) Investors

The Panic of 1837 was a financial crisis that triggered a severe economic depression in the United States. By examining the causes, impacts, and recovery strategies associated with the Panic of 1837, domainers can gain valuable insights into liquidity management, speculative investment, and economic cycles. Understanding the Panic of 1837 The Panic of 1837 was precipitated by a combination of speculative lending practices, the collapse of land prices, and restrictive monetary policies. Key factors and…