Hi-Ho Hi-Ho Should I Invest My Dough?

(Hum to the song of When You Wish Upon A Star or this won't make sense) If you ever wonder why, with Disney stocks you always buy;I will show you,  give me time. If you don't have any clue you'll know by the time this blog gets through.
 
Disney, quite literally one of the biggest brand names well know worldwide. Also, one of the most lucrative companies out from the moment it opened in 1923. Whether you are a die hard Disney fan, a morbidly curious follower of Tim Burton, a giant nerd looking for a Sci-Fi fix. or just a parent looking for a movie to shut the kids up for a couple hours, you have most likely given money to Disney purposefully or not. You give money every time you see a movie, watch the channel, or go to the theme park. I suppose the question is, should you just invest already so you could turn a small profit as they turn a large one. 
In the stocks game Investopedia, one of my highest stocks is Disney. (Obviously) I have a pretty basic understanding of the why behind the numbers: The park, movies, video-games, etc. But my question is, is it still a smart investment? With them branching out, trying new things, buying new companies and not everyone being thrilled about their decisions. I read through a couple articles, 10 Reasons to Buy Disney Stock and Never Sell, Here's Why You Should Buy Walt Disney Stock Right Now, 3 Great Reasons to Buy Disney Stock Now, and overall think its still a smart investment and here's why. 
The Classic Theme Park:
"Disney grosses a combined US$13,611 billion from their 6 domestic parks annually." That is an impressive 6.2 million per day per park. The parks have the "ole faithful" rides that have been there longer than some of the costumers have been alive. But by no means is Disney not expanding. The park is always twisting and improving. It may cost the park a good chunk of change but, you have to "spend money to make money right? And though sometimes disheartened at the destruction of the old favorites, people are always ready and willing to spend plenty of money to see the newest attraction. I highly doubt that the iconic theme park with the famous mouse will go out of fashion anytime soon, especially with Star Wars on the up swing and all of their new releases . And besides who can replace the "happiest place on earth". 

Its Technology:

No, don't get Disney confused with Apple thinking one is becoming the other. But we can't ignore the impressive advancements Disney has had in technology over the years. Especially with their Pixar movies, practically realistic. They continue to develop and even introduce new technology products to others. They were leaders early on with these advancements and have yet to slow down. 

The Growth Rate:

Disney stocks, at the moment, are down by about 20%. Now why, when trying to convince you, would i bring up the companies decline? To tell you that it is nothing to freak out about. The Disney "operations" aren't in detrimental decline, investors are just nervous about their recent business with ESPN. Despite this fear, Disney is still considered a long term success. Disney has a "10-year earnings-per-share growth rate of 13%". Yes, Disney is in a current decline because of the fear of failure by the investors, but all that truly means is that is a smart time for others to invest in Disney before the price to goes back up. 

New Investments, Investors:
Disney gets mocked for always buying out other companies, but what do people expect a growing profitable business to do? Not expand? And the new investments are certainly turning a profit for them. Star Wars was one of the biggest "nail-biters" in the past couple years. But Disney, with a couple of different choices, pretty much stuck to the feel of Star Wars. This sky-rocketed their income and with the upcoming movies profit is all they have in store

Family
Last, but defiantly not least, family. Though being open to basically any life style choice and pretty accepting, Disney never directly promotes any controversial issues. Making it a pretty family friendly company overall. Family friendly is always a difficult balance to find because adults obviously want something a little more intriguing than a kids show all the time and Disney has the balance of dry and kid humor that classics instantly. Investing in the actual stock or not, renting the same movie over and over until you realize you should buy it is worth the big smile across your kids, your sibling, etc. Its a great way to take a little piece of your childhood, pass it to the next generation, and be there to experience the up and coming with them. So happiest place on earth and smartest investment on earth? Now that's magic.

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To Approve or Disapprove? Who the Hell Asked You?

Our economy is growing at a steady rate finally. Jobs are being demanded, created, and filled. There is always a fierce competition for almost every job and jobs are always changing. But one job that never truly changes is being a parent. In the articles, Let Us Now Praise Homemakers and No, Stay At Home Moms Don't Waste Their Education, the authors discuss the apparent issue people and the government have with parents staying at home. Contrary to popular belief being a stay at home mom, or even dad, is a full time job that constantly goes into overtime. Yes, it pays practically nothing and it is exhausting, but in no way is it a waste of time. Or of education.

There has been buzz around pushing those who choose to stay home out into the workforce instead of say, giving more hours to the main provider of the household. But doesn't that defeat the purpose of their choice of staying home? Why can we not just give more hours to those wishing to work in an office rather than at home? And yes I suppose it is possible to work from home and continue to parent but trust me, experiencing it first hand, it ends in frustration. Because then you are essentially working two full time jobs at the same time. My step mom, when she just had her daughter, decided to start working from home so she could still support her family while simultaneously being there full time with them as well. I'm sure with some jobs it is possible but with hers she was highly demanding and unable to leave her computer for more than a couple minutes. This resulted in me taking primary care of my younger sister, her calling me mommy, jealousy and eventually daycare. So she works at home but now her child isn't there, so good intentions but it doesn't always work out. On top of that she constantly got crap about her JUST staying home with Maeve and not being a "working mom". Like not working makes you any less of a mother to your child. 

I know this sounds more like a rant than perhaps a economic blog but I just don't understand why the government gives a flying fuck whether or not I stay home with my children. I'm not throwing away my education, rather I'm passing what I was taught, and how I understood it, down to my children so maybe school will come easier to them. I understand maybe mothers who all they've ever down is mother getting a little cabin-fever and want to get out there and work but I don't think they should be pushed to choose between money and staying home to be there for their kids first steps, words, fuck up, love, broken heart. No, maybe it doesn't pay the bills to stay at home instead of being trapped in a cubicle. But if someone stays, free day care. You'll be able to volunteer at their school, if that's your thing, there will always someone to be home if the kid forgets something, gets sick, or in a fight and is sent home. You may not make money but you'll defiantly save some money.  

I, personally, don't plan on being a stay at home. But then again my heart longs to have kids. I say I don't like them but they pull on certain heart strings in a way I can never explain. So who knows, maybe I will stay at home with my children. Maybe for a couple years, maybe I'll try to work from home, maybe ill just never leave because Gods calling for me is to be a mother. Only time will tell. But I sure as hell won't be pressured into chasing a career or money just like I wont be pressured to get married and stay at home. I will do what I believe I need to do. So approve or disapprove, I honestly won't care. No parent should.

EQUALITY FOR ALL... but Just a Little More for Me

I am pro-gay, pro-LGBT, pro-all that. But articles like As Funds Invoke Bible Values, Others See Intolerance makes it difficult for me to support them when, in essence, they are throwing a tantrum. Basically, new "exchange traded funds" are promising they won't invest in any companies that produce or support things against Christian values. Calling it "intolerance" when in reality they aren't saying, "No you can't marry, no you cant sell guns, etc." They are just saying, "You do you and I just wont fund it". And honestly what is wrong with that? They have our tolerance just not our approval and I think that screams equality more than anything.

The Bible says love thy neighbor, and we do. The "breeder" community loves the LGBT, the gun fanatics, because God made them. But that does not mean we have to full on support them. I know people who do drugs, drink, and I still fully love them and tolerate them but I do not support what they do in their free time.

When reading through the article I saw a lot of numbers. How the fact that people are now supporting the funds that aren't investing in what they don't believe in is costing people money. Well how would Gays or gun supports react if people asked them not to invest then the thing they believe in, but rather the very thing they stand against. Because that is what they are doing. They would throw a bigger fit they are now, if that's even possible.

And believe it or not their are companies who ride that grey area like its their job. Companies who serve people with lifestyles and beliefs they don't support because if they didn't it would be an uproar. But lets say a lesbian who doesn't want to serve a straight person because they don't believe in their lifestyle they would applauded for standing up rather than getting told they are intolerant.

We scream, "EQUALITY EQUAILTY", yet we don't want it for everyone. Ironic isn't it. The LGBT want their lifestyles to be accepted but when they get that but not support with it, its not good enough. Why cant I see you, tolerate you, then go my own way? That is what they are doing when they aren't throwing rallies and riots. But when the Christian does it its not right. That doesn't sound like equality it sounds like people want to be treated equal but treated a little better than others... Makes sense? No, no it does not.

So I suppose what I'm getting at after this little 500 word rant is, other companies have invested along the guidelines of other religions but this incident was a big deal because it "offended" the wrong community. Also, that the definition and image of "equality" has become skewed to fit different peoples views and "wants". But what seems to remain the same is standing up for what you believe, for what is right is an amazing thing, unless it goes against what others say...