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- Learn to Invest in Times of Crisis - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from David BacleEvery body becomes an investor when market is bull, but in times of crisis, a more detailed analysis of investment options is required. The criteria for selection of securities should be the following three: 1. Clarity about future profits ( or visibility in benefits) 2. High ...
Views: 1353(5 votes) - Beginner’s Overview of Foreign Currency Exchange - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Robert TigerForeign currency exchange trading can be very rewarding, but can also be very intimidating to a beginner. To get started, you will need to know some basics: 1. What is foreign currency exchange? 2. How is it traded? 3. What are the benefits? 4. What are the risks? 5. How ...
Views: 807(4 votes) - Life Insurance - This 1 product offers 4 must have retirement benefits that no one talks about - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Roger ElyOk I know what you're thinking, "Why do I need life insurance." Most folks I meet with have a negative view of what was once a must have product in everyone's portfolio. Unfortunately most agents have sold this multi-functional product short and promoted it just for death benefit. But there's ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Smart Finance - Buying a property in the right way - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Waqqas AlviWhen times are good and the cash is flowing steadily into your bank account, it is easy to apply for a 100% home loan which teeters on the brink of your affordability. This can become an inconsequential detail when your wife looks at you with those big brown eyes and says, "Oh honey, it's ...
Views: 2765(6 votes) - Transparency In Hedge Fund Investing Is Critical For Investors - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenDue to some recent high profile fraud cases within the hedge fund industry, many investors are seeking greater transparency from their investment managers. While many managers protect their proprietary trading programs, there is one sure fire way to address this issue. Fund redemptions are ...
Views: 1201(3 votes) - Choose investments that are strong yet stable - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Michael YardneyAs the world works its way down the road to recovery, savvy investors are asking, “what’s the right type of investment for the new financial era?” They understand that the economy is recovering, interest rates will increase and inflation is likely to return, due to our government borrowing ...
Views: 2607(7 votes) - The myth of risk when it comes to investing - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Michael YardneyWhat most of us have been taught about risk is wrong, and it’s probably holding you back from obtaining real wealth. Conventionally we’re taught that there’s a continuum of risk starting with low risk investments at one end of the spectrum to highly speculative, risky investments at the ...
Views: 1930(8 votes) - Penny Stock Sins Take Flight - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootTough economic times might stop people from going out less often and it might put a stop on non essential purchases, like a first edition of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby in dust jacket, for example, that could be yours for just $500,000. What hard times won’t do though is stop gamblers from ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - Dental Insurance And Individual Health Plans - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Alan LimOne could rarely find and buy individual health plans that also cover dental care. There is useful information that people should know especially if they consider buying the policies separately. It is estimated that about 45 million Americans currently do not own any dental insurance policy. ...
Views: 1022(3 votes) - The Case For Planned Giving - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from lorri GreifOften professionals understand the need for planned giving, but meet resistance from board members who are unsure about how it works or its benefits to the organization. I cannot emphasize enough how important the support of your board members is to reaching your goals and achieving success. ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Is Property Investment Buying a Worthwhile Venture? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Marcus D. MeyerIf you want to use your money in a worthwhile venture or to increase revenue, you might as well go for property investment buying. There is an opportunity for you to make larger profits and you would not have to worry about facing big risks when you invest in real estate. There a lot of people ...
Views: 693(3 votes) - Consider A CTA Managed Fund For Balanced Asset Allocation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenYou might be wondering what a CTA is. A CTA is a Portfolio Manager for derivative products such as foreign exchange, commodities or futures. If you're familiar with traditional mutual funds or hedge funds, you'll know the investment decisions are made by a specialist in stocks or bonds. ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - Saving Money is Not Magic! 5 Easy Steps to Save Cash - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Theodore HendersonNow, more than ever, it is critical to have savings. There is no magic to intelligent personal saving. It's part common sense and part paying attention to the world around you. At a minimum, you should have 6 months living expenses saved in a liquid account. You need to be able to get at ...
Views: 2180(7 votes) - Opportunistic VS Strategic Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Jay ReddingAs I continue to consult with individuals who want to invest in investment real estate, I find that most novice investors and even some seasoned investors really don’t have specific objectives in mind when they are investing. Some want to just diversify their overall investment portfolio, others ...
Views: 987(5 votes) - Planned Giving - Why Give Up? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from lorri GreifAs everyone in the nonprofit community knows, there's your job and then there's everything else you do to make sure things get done and work like they should. The same is often true for consultants to nonprofits because some things can't be done well unless other things are also getting done. ...
Views: 1023(5 votes) - Financial Markets Prediction: 2016--2018 Start of Major Financial Tragedy - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloCould the U.S. and the rest of the world be headed for a dire financial crisis, one that could even dwarf the most recent economic downturn, which is considered to be the worst since the great depression? Although we mostly avoid mundane predictions such as international policy /economic ...
Views: 17994(6 votes) - Using Technical Analysis To Manage Risk And Maintain Top Quartile Performance - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenTo manage an effective risk management solution requires more than the calculation of VaR. Ultimately a successful risk management program requires the execution of an effective hedge. Technical analysis is a vital element of this strategy. Recent market reversals brought about by the ...
Views: 1628(4 votes) - Hedging – What Is It, And It's Uses In Risk Management - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenHedging, understanding the benefits of risk management in an enterprise wide solution. Risk management and hedging is a useful tool to reduce market place liability. Here are some tips on its uses. Second of a two part article Before discussing the use of hedging to off-set risk, we need ...
Views: 1193(4 votes) - The Role Of A CTA, Commodity Trading Advisor - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenToday's Commodity Trading Advisor is no longer to be thought of only as a Portfolio Manager. His role has expanded considerably as investment products become more complex. Commodity Trading Advisor, Genuine Trading Solutions, a registered CTA with the CFTC, says the responsibility today of ...
Views: 1708(4 votes) - Stock Market Investment: - an overview - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Mohamed HossamStock market investment is one of the best ways to protect your hard earned money. During recession most of the companies struggled to keep their heads above water and the majority of the regular citizens started to protect their savings from irreparable loss. Most of the regular stock buyers ...
Views: 1162(4 votes) - Building a Safe Simple Winning Investment Strategy using Market Timing, Money Management and a Little Bit More - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Jay Leavitt PhDImagine being able to profitably trade the market, both when it’s rising and falling – and without employing options or shorting. Imagine beating most investment managers and mutual funds. Imagine doing this by simply following the S&P 500 index. This article will show you how I do this with ...
Views: 2554(3 votes) - 9 steps to getting started investing in pre-foreclosuresSubmitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Nick FuryThe process of foreclosure allows a lender to take ownership of a property that they gave a mortgage to. Most buyers do not have the cash to purchase a home on their own. That leaves a buyer to find a lender for a mortgage. There are many instances- job loss, reset interest rates, etc… that can ...
Views: 1024(7 votes) - Is Forex Trading A Profitable Business? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Daniel ShawAs more and more people are interested in Foreigh Exchange Market many of them don’t understand if online financial trading can really be profitable. Let’s find it out if it is really possible to make money trading forex. If you search on the web you can find many positive and negative feedbacks ...
Views: 9394(7 votes) - Enjoying Personal Car With A Car Finance Loan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brayden CoxBuying a car is a big decision one must understand. Nowadays, a lot of people especially those who belong in the average life status couldn't able to afford to buy a certain car in cash. That's why, the need of a car finance loan is very evident in the market. There are lots of car finance ...
Views: 2166(8 votes) - Managing Mutual Funds - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Clifford MacHanterYou have learned about stocks and how to invest in them. Now you need to learn about mutual funds and how to invest in them. A mutual fund pools money from hundred or even thousands of investors to construct a portfolio of stocks, bonds, real estate, or perhaps another security. Here are a ...
Views: 1272(10 votes) - Real Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing - Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part II of Two - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerReal Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing: Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold? Part Two of Two Please read Part One of this article for the background on the Section 8 Housing Program. How does Section 8 work for the ...
Views: 4985(94 votes) - Real Estate Investor's Insight: Section 8 Housing - Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part I of Two - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerSection 8 Housing: Landlord’s Gold, or Fool’s Gold for Real Estate Investors? Part One of Two Is the HUD Section 8 program a helpful tool - here are the answers about Section 8 from an experienced real estate investor. This article does not refer to the Section 8 discharge that ...
Views: 6695(110 votes) - 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) - Investment With A Right SEO Services Company - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasAs a businessman, it is important to get a good seo services company who will work for your website. I know that hiring a certain seo services company is like investing an amount to get a high sales and profits of your business. Here are some tips to consider before saying “yes” to an seo ...
Views: 2090(6 votes) - Ultimate Introduction to Investing - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Clifford MacHanterAsk those who are rich, and they will probably say they got rich from real estate or stocks. These are only two ways. There are actually various ways to get rich by investing. You can purchase bonds, mutual funds, and many other investment tools. People who invest in real estate will ...
Views: 870(2 votes) - Penny Stocks 101 - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Penny Stock RumbleSo you've decided to jump into penny stocks and give it a whirl. The opportunity of investing just a few bucks with the potential of 1000% gains is certainly attractive. Did you know True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRGL) was once a penny stock? It now trades at over $30/share. The terms "penny ...
Views: 1515(5 votes) - Search Engine Marketing-Maintain Your Site's Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasSurely, you have already heard search engine marketing and search engine optimization. Well, we know that these two are very helpful to your site and visibility of your product Okay, to tell you directly, I will be writing about the search engine marketing and search engine optimization and ...
Views: 1950(3 votes) - Search Engine Optimization For Your Business - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasIn today's generation, the word competition is already everywhere. You might be competing for an attention, popularity and the most known competition is in business. Well, as a businessman, you might also experienced failures and success where you learned to be strong and courageous. Then, with ...
Views: 2092(3 votes) - Swing Trading - An Overlooked Powerful Strategy - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonDespite a lot of new trading strategies that have been invented in the forex trading world, swing trading is still have many users that implement it on regular basis to gain steady winning trades day after day; but apparently, this strategy is less popular among novice traders who aim for quick ...
Views: 1182(3 votes) - What You Should Looking For In Forex Trading Education - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonWith big profit potential, the forex market is the right place to invest your money, but it also posses high degree of risk as well, so having the right forex trading education is the right way to start your trading career. Of course, you can start right away by utilizing automated trading ...
Views: 995(4 votes) - Personal Finances and Productivity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Scott BarclayThere is an inverse relationship between time spent on personal finances and both productivity and investment returns. Have your cake and eat it too! Most everyone has heard that people spent a lot of time at work goofing around. The number one time killer to no ones surprise is technology. ...
Views: 2091(5 votes) - How To Evaluate An SEO Company? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasPrice is not only a consideration in searching for the SEO company that will work with your website. Therefore, you don't have to shop for a price, look for an SEO company that will guarantee you a positive result of your investment. Search engine optimization is already known all across the ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - Working With SEO Services Experts - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasHiring an SEO services company is the best option for the business owners and lawyers to make their site rank high in the search engine like Google, MSN, Yahoo and etc. But then, there are some things for you to know while working with those SEO professionals for the development of your site ...
Views: 2001(2 votes) - Are You Guilty of Making These Investing Mistakes? - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Lyn BellFew of us can truly say we have invested without making at least one of these investing mistakes along the way. Does “If I knew then what I know now…” sound familiar? With hindsight we would have done things differently so it’s good to share what some of the pitfalls are. 1. One of the ...
Views: 2620(6 votes) - GM’s Misleading Commercial? Or…Penny Stocks You Can Trust. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John Paul WhitefootThe recent recession has taught me many things. Not enough to know when exactly to predict a recession, when to pull out, jump in, buy or sell, but it has taught me to be more skeptical than normal of anything coming from the lips of the suits and CEOs on Wall Street. My favorite commercial ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Black Litterman Approach - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from bill gooBlack-Litterman model is widely used for asset allocation, however, most of its applications are based on the assumption of normally distributed markets and views. In the paper Beyond Black-Litterman in Practice: A Five-Step Recipe to Input Views on Non-Normal Markets, the author Attilio Meucci ...
Views: 2120(1 vote) - Is Your Weight Up Because the Stock Market is Down? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichBy Caryl Ehrlich When the stock market goes down does your weight go up? Do you eat because of stress, tension, anxiety, and pressure? Have financial woes given you additional reasons to eat when you’re not hungry? If you’ve lost your job or your company is downsizing, you may have time ...
Views: 850(4 votes) - Laddering Investments For An Even Gain - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jason CardonisWe all tend to jump the gun on some things in life for one reason or another whether its love, buying, and sometimes investing. While we won't be covering love and buying, we will be talking about how to properly plan out investments through patience, and a proper investment strategy. For ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Expert-Choose the Best For Your Business - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Olive Joy VillegasInternet marketing is not just a simple knowledge in Information technology but it is also associated with the techniques that help a certain client get revenue in their business through indirect promotions. There are some site owners who use to pay an amount for the advertisements and direct ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - WHAT TO DO WHEN NOTIFIED OF A BEQUEST - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from lorri GreifWith all the trainings that go on about the many different ways to make a planned gift, the fact is approximately 75% of all planned gifts are made through bequests. Most often when bequests mature the charitable beneficiaries find out about it when they receive a notice of probate or a letter ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Commercial Deal Breakers and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from David LindahlIf you’ve been to any of my boot camps or read any of my books, one thing you’ve heard me say is “take only intelligent risks”. Sure. There’s money to be made in commercial real estate deals, but along with any business comes the potential pitfalls that you must learn to navigate yourself ...
Views: 1496(18 votes) - How to Effectively Buy and Sell Bank Bulk REO and NPN - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Ray PielIf you have been waiting on the sidelines to participate in Bulk REO investing. If you have been waiting for that “dream bank package” within driving distance from your home and keep procrastinating to take action. If you have “paralysis of analysis” and are overwhelmed about investing into ...
Views: 5287(2 votes) - 6 Quick Tips on How to Spot “Joker Brokers” in the Bulk REO Market - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Ray PielI'm sure the Bulk REO opportunity buzz has been heard around the world once or twice by now. This highly lucrative investing opportunity has been covered by a shadow known as "the joker broker". I will share with you now 6 quick tips on how to spot these industry clowns and get to the real ...
Views: 3743(2 votes) - OVERLY DEMANDING DONORS – some sage advice - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from lorri GreifIt’s a thin line that development professionals walk when establishing comfortable limits in interactions with donors and prospects – even as we try to get them to tell us everything and anything about themselves. We know that learning more about donors and prospects adds to our ability as ...
Views: 1356 - Why Should an Investor or Business conduct an Asset Search? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Edward Amaral, Jr., Esq.If used properly and if conducted by a reputable asset search company, asset searches can be used as a valuable pre-investment tool for an investor, partnership, joint venture or other business entity before entering into a contract. Often is the case when an investor or attorney has a client ...
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