I am a young investor, currently in my mid-twenties, hoping to take valuable advantage of the long-term time frame that sits between me and my comfortable retirement. I have graduate with a BA in Economics and a Minor in Finance and am currently employed at a large investment bank. I am about to embark on my Graduate Studies to earn a Masters in Finance. I am an avid student of investing and the interconnectedness of the global economy. While the Crash of 2008 and the subsequent Great Recession have undoubtedly wreaked havoc on the global economy and millions of individuals and families around the world, I must say that I am fortunate to have been studying Economics and Finance during such an interesting and once in a ... More lifetime period. My college curriculum was supplemented and enhanced because of the ever changing economic environment that was captivating news headlines and I must say that my love for the field was born out of such interesting times. I am proponent and student of value investing and have developed a hybrid strategy of value and dividend growth investing principles.