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- Why Work in a Cloud Computing Environment? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from William TaberWhat would you do with an extra two hours (or more) of free time every work day? This article will discuss what Cloud Computing does and some of the reasons/motivations for wanting to work in such an environment. Cloud Computing allows your company/employer to deliver the tools, data, and ...
Views: 1463 - Retirement Investment Advice: They don't call them "BROKErs" for nothing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Roger ElyIf you don't want to be "broker", fire your Broker! Sound a little rash? Think about it. Did you lose a big chunk of your retirement savings back in 2000-2003? Most lost 40-60%. Did you lose again in 2008? Many lost 20-40% or more! Now ask yourself this question, "Did you ever get back to ...
Views: 1462(3 votes) - Broadening Bottom Pattern Formation - The Basics - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Fernando BrinkerhoffBroadening bottoms can appear in two ways: in an upward breakout or in a downward breakout. Upwards Breakouts In an upward breakout, price trend is usually downward leading to the formation. An megaphone shape appears and make higher highs and lower lows that widen over time. After that, the ...
Views: 1461(3 votes) - Can You Get In On the Facebook IPO? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Justin KraneThe Facebook IPO Is Coming Soon But How Public Is It Really? You love Facebook. You believe in it. You want a piece of it. So you want to get in on the Facebook IPO. But to do that, you have to be an “accredited investor,” meaning that your net worth needs to be above $1 million, your annual ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - The Secret Graph Your Financial Advisor Isn't Showing You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Barry GlassmanAs the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But that actually might depend on the picture. For instance, if you were to take a snapshot of your financial portfolio, what would it look like? Most financial advisors provide their clients with a pie chart, which assigns a color ...
Views: 1461 - Top 10 Tips For Successful Forex Trading - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from David TaylorForex trading is not so easy as it may seem sometimes. There is a widely spread misconception about this kind of business being based exclusively on luck. It goes without saying that luck is really a significant factor in this sphere. The main reason is that Forex is not an exact science. Some ...
Views: 1460 - Cash is King: The Long Term Value in Dividend Stocks - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Andrew ButtonFrom the 17th century to the early 19th century, dividends were the main reason that most people got involved in the stock market. Although speculation was quite common among early stock market participants, it was traditionally regarded as a form of gambling, not unlike betting on horse races ...
Views: 1458 - Forex Trading Systems: Pros and Cons of Manual Trading Systems - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Luke ArthurUsing Forex trading systems could provide you with a number of advantages as a Forex trader. With all of the attention on automated Forex software, many people do not even learn how to manually trade anymore. Although trading software can be attractive, learning how to use a manual Forex trading ...
Views: 1455 - Price Action Trading and Strategies for Better Earning Capacity - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Linn SpannExponential growth does not happen in a short period of time for a Forex trader but with sound knowledge of price action trading and strategies, better earning capacity is ensured. Many Forex traders dive in to this endeavor without knowing the requirements or what they call the tricks of the ...
Views: 1453 - Tax Planning: The Best Investment To Make Before the End of the Year - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2016 from Barry GlassmanOne of the best financial investments you can make before the end of the year is to spend a little bit of time and money to meet with your accountant and start planning your taxes. Don’t wait until March when your CPA is slammed with number-crunching and tax preparation. And, it’s about time ...
Views: 1453 - Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from David LindahlHave you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? There are certain key traits that most, if not all successful entrepreneurs have in common. The good thing is, you don’t have to be born with them. You can develop these traits. So, if after you read this list, ...
Views: 1447(7 votes) - Achieving Financial Freedom - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Charrissa CawleyImagine a life where you don’t need to worry about money, and you can have everything your family needs. A life of financial freedom is attainable. The secret is to follow a set of proven principles and techniques and apply them to your own life and then you will be on your way to achieving ...
Views: 1446 - Earnings Season: Tech Data Report Surprise’s Tech Data - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Michael MichaudClick the link below for the entire article with images and charts. http://invest2success.blogspot.com/2011/04/earnings-season-tech-data-report.html Profiting From Earnings Estimates Revisions My stock pick this week is a buy long on Tech Data that comes from the recommendation of Zacks ...
Views: 1445(5 votes) - How To Turn $12,000 Disability Savings into $40,000 in three years? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Samuel LiLast November, I did a RDSP workshop for families with special needs. During the presentation, I illustrated an example of how contributions toward the Registered Disability Savings Plan could bring in huge benefits from the government. Many attendees were astonished after we went through the ...
Views: 1445 - Classic signs of market weakness you should consider in your Forex training - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Richard StevensIn your FOREX TRADING COURSE you should be taught that the study of market weakness is just as important as the study of its strength. In this article we are going to discuss a few factors that provide you with a clue of market weakness – a core subject that should continue to be part of your ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Be A Method Trader - Use A Stock Market Trading System - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Richard DayThere are many theories that propose to offer good stock market trading instruction. The principal questions are: When is your position considered to be a losing position? On what fundamental do you determine that you be compelled to cut your loss? When do you take a profit? When is the stock ...
Views: 1442 - The Securities Investors' Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part One - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Steve SelengutWe the securities investors of the United States, in order to form more transparent financial markets, establish effective regulations, defend against destructive speculation and manipulation, promote financial well-being, preserve working capital, and protect retirement income, do establish ...
Views: 1442(6 votes) - *** The Secret of Shelter Island - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Alexander Green"Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen nineteen six, result happiness," the novelist Charles Dickens wrote. "Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery." If that's too literary for your taste, an article in the New York Times ...
Views: 1439 - 5 Tips for Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Lisa Moren BrommaWelcome to 2010. Experts expect this to be the year of the real estate investor, especially in Commercial real estate where big hits are due to get even bigger. So what is your investment strategy this year? Here are my top 5 basic real estate tips if you are planning are dipping your toes in ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Saving for Retirement is A Lot Like Golf - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldI really enjoy playing golf and the other day I realized saving for retirement is a lot like golf. Let me explain my thinking. Golf takes time and dedication. You can’t go play golf once and decide you know everything. Golf is very complicated and takes time to see the fruits of your ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Investment Opportunities that Create Wealth & Building Wealth in Selfgrowth Industry that Make Profits - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziZiziWorld Matrix Executive Summary The Vision – investment opportunities to creating wealth – building wealth and business opportunities for money & career or investors interested in self-growth and personal empowerment industry. ZiziWorld core business nature is the Rapid Dream Goal ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - ***Understanding Income Investing – Valid Expectations - Part One - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Steve SelengutI've come to the conclusion that the stock market is an easier medium for investors to understand (to form behavioral expectations about) than the fixed income market. As unlikely as this sounds, experience proves it, irrefutably. Few investors grow to love volatility as I do, but most expect it ...
Views: 1434(19 votes) - Rolling Options to a Later Date - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergRolling options to a later date is something that you have probably seen if you are trading options. It allows you to get out of a position you are currently in and get into a position at a later date. I’m sure you know that all option contracts eventually expire. At that expiration date ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Why Do Stock Prices Change - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kevin AhujaWe say the stock market is volatile. The money pours in today and you can just as easily lose it all the next. That's why any sensible investor starts with a stock analysis. To do that though requires an understanding of what causes the ups and downs in share prices. DEMAND AND SUPPLY ...
Views: 1433 - Behavioral Finance – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Justin KraneBehavioral finance is a type of finance that examines the psychological aspects about how we make decisions about money. This is part two where we will examine two more theories of behavioral finance and how it effects our financial decisions. The first one is called “anchoring bias” and to ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - 401k Plan Mistakes: Top 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldSince the advent of 401k plans in 1981 making mistakes in 401k plans have become commonplace. Let's take a look at four common mistakes we can avoid. #1 Chasing Returns Chasing returns is as common as trying to keep up with the Jones’. Chasing returns means looking at your yearend ...
Views: 1425(4 votes) - Can’t Afford to Pay a Parent Loan? You Might Get One Anyway. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Jeff MictaborThe U.S. Department of Education issues federal parent loans — known as PLUS loans, for parents of undergraduate students — designed to help families pay for college. PLUS loans, like federal student loans, are fixed-rate college loans. They carry a slightly higher interest rate ...
Views: 1425(3 votes) - Do You Need A Stock Market Trading System? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Richard DayNot many folks are naturals at making money at investing in the stock market. Few people have a stock market trading system built into their character, but they are rare. However, most of us mortals, don't have this ability. Most of us struggle and make some money here and there and then lose a ...
Views: 1424 - Is Trading Risky? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergHow risky is trading? Is it something that only a few people will ever be able to do, or is it something that anyone can do? Well anytime you are getting into a stock position you are risking money. There isn’t a way around this simple fact. There are many market participants that ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Options Investing Produces Great Returns - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Jamie BushOptions are higher risk futures that you can buy and sell against stock you own or don’t own. Investors have made and lost fortunes trading options. Jim Cramer made enough in one options trade to quit Goldman Sachs and start his own hedge fund. I only want to mention it briefly because it can be ...
Views: 1424 - The Investment Gods are Angry - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Steve SelengutThe Working Capital Model (WCM) is an historically new methodology, but with roots deeply imbedded in the building blocks of capitalism, and financial psychology--- if there actually is such a thing. The earliest forms of capitalism sprung from ancient Roman mercantilism, which involved the ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - What Makes The Best Roth IRA Investments? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Warren ConleyThe best Roth IRA investments depend on which market is performing well at the time and can be expected to continue to perform well in the future. The law regarding the Roth IRA limits your investment choices only slightly. There are many things that you can invest in that are often ...
Views: 1422 - Why is Now The Best Time to Invest? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergNow is the best time to invest in the stock market. In fact it is normally a great idea to invest in the stock market as soon as you can; since we are all limited on time it is nice to start when we have a lot of it left. Here are 3 reasons why now is a good time to invest. 1. Should Have ...
Views: 1422 - Warren Buffet Predicts Interest Rates Will Increase This Year - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Total MortgageDoes Warren Buffett, quite possibly the world’s top financial guru, predict that mortgage rates will rise in 2011? His most recent bond trades give good reason to believe that he does. Berkshire Hathaway borrowed 1.5 billion dollars by issuing fixed-rate bonds to pay off adjustable-rate debt. ...
Views: 1419 - Opportunity: Be a Landlord and Save the Housing Market - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Walid PetiriWhile housing prices are still well off 2008 levels and likely won’t recover for some time, you can make good returns investing in real estate. How?? Buy a foreclosed house and become a landlord. Purchase these single-family homes on the cheap, on your own or as part of a private ...
Views: 1418 - Know Money or No Money? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Erik TherwangerDo you feel you are on the right track financially? Are you prepared for retirement? Is your nest egg where it should be? Has the economy had a negative impact on your financial household? Do you need to earn more money? Many people feel they need to follow a specific “road” to financial ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - ***4 Pre-Retirement Requirements For Investing Your Money - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Bill LoseyQuestion: What are some things I should keep in mind if I want to reach the goal of retirement within three years? Thanks in advance for your response. Lorri, MA Answer: Lorri, whether your goal is retirement in 3 years, a new car in 5 years, or college education in eighteen years, in order ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - The Three Golden Rules of Investing to Help You Reach Your Financial Goals - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from simit patelA millennia-old saying — more of a curse really — asks that our adversaries should live “in interesting times.” But today, we live in those times. Mired in the muck of a global sovereign debt crisis since 2008 Lacking historical precedent and the courage to emerge from it Caused by the ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Health Workers to Get Help With Student Loan Debt - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Jeff MictaborThe National Health Service Corps is accepting applications from primary medical care professionals who are willing to work in underserved areas in exchange for a reduction in their student loan debt. Through the NHSC student loan repayment program, you can receive up to $60,000 toward the ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Volatility Rocks The Investment Markets - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Steve SelengutGets your attention, doesn't it? The unfortunate thing though, is that most people will react negatively to this intentionally inflammatory, media-ready, title statement. Has some Wall Street virus attacked our financial experience memory chip? Bouncing around unpredictably is precisely what the ...
Views: 1412(16 votes) - Balqon Corporation Introduces All Electric Shuttle Bus BLQN.BB - OTC.BB - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoHARBOR CITY, Calif. — April 24, 2012—Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer of electric drive system technologies for commercial electric vehicles, today announced the successful development of a battery powered all electric 14 passenger electric Shuttle Bus, that incorporates Balqon ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Asset Allocation -- Why Is It Important To You? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Janet Tyler Johnson“Asset Allocation” is a term that defines the way you divide your assets between various asset classes such as stocks, bonds and cash. Why is this important? Well, academics have studied the effects of various asset allocations on your total return and have concluded that over 90% of the ...
Views: 1408(25 votes) - Option Strategy - Cut Investment Risk 50% With Smart Option Strategy - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Robert RubinMost people think options are for speculators. They couldn't be more wrong! Options were created to cut risk. That's what the pros call "hedging." Smart option strategy lets you keep all the profit potential of buying stock with much of the risk removed. Interested? Stock Replacement ...
Views: 1408(3 votes) - Robotic Foreign Currency Robots: Are They For beginners? - Easiest Way to Automatic Forex Trading - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Florencia CintrónFx trading could be incredibly profitable for the experienced and skilled men and women. Nevertheless, you will need plenty of time and know-how to trade successfully without the help of automated foreign currency robots also known as automated buying and selling systems. Previous to ...
Views: 1408 - Your Law Of Attraction Movie Script - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people believe Law of Attraction (LOA) information is a recent discovery. When one first happens upon LOA this IS true; they've had a breakthrough that allows for a different view of life. Perhaps they discovered LOA by way of a conversation, movie, book, seminar or article. Those who ...
Views: 1407 - Salary Packaging - Creating A Win-Win Situation For Employers And Employees - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Bobby KaranfilovHuman resources are one of the greatest assets of any organisation. It’s significant to understand that all the processes and activities of a business be it a small local business or a multinational enterprise, need the administration of employees, even in a company where all the activities are ...
Views: 1406 - Recessions = Innovation for Penny Stock Companies - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootNecessity may be the mother of invention. So too may recessions. After all, it was the Great Depression that helped to give rise to the Twinkie, Monopoly and the photocopier. In fact, electric razors, tampax, car radios, and chocolate chip cookies were all created or invented during a ...
Views: 1405(7 votes) - The Gold SIlver Ratio and Why Silver Is Still Undervalued - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert KressOne must look at the historic, or true ratio of 16:1, also noted as 16, meaning that 16 ounces of silver would buy one ounce of gold. This ratio was originally created based on the supply of silver and gold from the earth. This is not to be confused as the current trading ratio, which is merely ...
Views: 1405(5 votes) - Options Trading on Australian Shares - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from James PaxtonOptions Trading on Australian Shares The announcement of the disappointing figures regarding China’s GDP growth for Q1 2012, showing its slowest growth for three years, had a negative impact on share prices for Australia’s biggest companies. Amongst the greatest effected were mining ...
Views: 1404(3 votes) - *** Are the Markets & My 401(k) Heading for Another Freefall? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Bill LoseyDear Bill: I’m 60 years old, divorced, and was forced into early retirement two weeks ago. My 401(k) is still down 25% from its all-time high and I’m real nervous. Now that I don’t have a paycheck and since I won’t become eligible for Social Security for two more years, I have to live on ...
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