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- Planning Forex Trading - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mac XThe objective for this last portion is going to be introducing to you the whole idea of the planning process. You can get a review of this by going to the membership website and looking at the weekly wrap up. The weekly wrap up, I usually have some good intentions of trying to show you my ...
Views: 747 - Right Time To Invest In Stock Market - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Satish ShettyImportant – There is right stock to invest and there is no right time to invest. One should look for right stock to invest and not right time to invest. So the conclusion is there is no right time to invest but in fact one should look for right stock to invest. What do you mean by right ...
Views: 1661 - Forex Trading - An Introduction To The World Of Forex - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Mac XOn that tape, was an introduction to the world of trading. Prior to that, I had been what you would call an investor. In the military they would talk to us about how to save your money and bonds, stocks, mutual funds and things like that. We had different people to come into our company and ...
Views: 781 - Main Financial Hubs - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Anthony GreenThe second type of exchange is the virtual sort called an over-the-counter (OTC) market, of which the Nasdaq is the most popular. These markets have no central location or floor brokers whatsoever. Trading is done through a computer and telecommunications network of dealers. It used to be that ...
Views: 1250 - Shares Prices - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Anthony GreenStock prices change everyday by market forces. By this we mean that share prices change because of supply and demand. If more people want to buy a stock (demand) than sell it (supply), then the price moves up. Conversely, if more people wanted to sell a stock than buy it, there would be greater ...
Views: 933 - The GREAT NEWS about ALL the BAD NEWS - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Timothy SmithThe GREAT NEWS about ALL the BAD NEWS (Ideas to increase your wealth when the stock market is down) Every optimist will tell you that there is always the opposite side of bad news… good news. There is always a silver lining. The needle is somewhere in the haystack , if you look hard ...
Views: 1096 - Commercial Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Brad WoznyIn the business of the real estate investment, commercial real estate investing is an important element of the whole investment scenario. While most commercial investors would like to believe that this is a specialized sector, the truth remains that commercial real estate investment is only as ...
Views: 887 - Real Estate Investing Seminar Tips - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Brad WoznyAttending real estate investing seminars can provide the prospective investors with an excellent opportunity to meet other real estate investors and start to build the list of contacts, which is vital for the success in the industry. There are basically two different types of seminars: - Free ...
Views: 721 - Real Estate Investing Seminar Tips - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Brad WoznyMany people are trying their luck at real estate investing, and although many are wildly successful many more are not. The truth is there is very little luck involved in real estate investing; the best way to be successful is to arm yourself with knowledge about the type of investing you want to ...
Views: 795 - When Your Money Is On The Line...Market Timing And Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Frank KollarThe winning market timer is cold, calculating, and unemotional. Sound a bit unreal? Maybe it is, but the reality is that it is important to control your emotions, rather than let them interfere with your trading decisions. We have written many, many times about fear and greed and how they ...
Views: 584 - 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) - Tips To Successful Stock Trading - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Aimee PonsYou could work against the trend of new investors or moderate investors. Instead of following in others footsteps only to lose more money than you are making, consider the opportunities you have for real investment. In other words, learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that affect so many ...
Views: 733 - Stock Market Predictions - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Wai HauThere are a few ways to predict future stock market trend and directions. Most stockbrokers analysts use fundamental and economics to predict where the stock may go. Question is, how do you know if their recommendations are any good? Remember the dot com, boom and bust? And now the credit ...
Views: 1030 - Zero Overhead Real Estate Investing---Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Steve SelengutReal estate investing is not nearly as complicated, financially burdensome, or time consuming as you might think. In fact, it's easy to add raw land, shopping centers, apartment complexes, and private homes to your portfolio without brokers, bankers, attorneys, and handymen on your payroll. Even ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Forex Killer Reviews-Can It Make You Money? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from tony lorenzoCould thousands of satisfied users around the globe be wrong about this software? I think not. Widespread rave reviews of Forex Killer are traveling through the trading world, and rightfully so. This software boasts some amazing benefits for new and used currency traders alike. Some traders ...
Views: 637 - Abracadabra! Learn To Speculate The Trends Of The Stock Market - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Aimee PonsYou may have heard that stock market market behavior is less predictable than an earthquake or tsunami. It is absolutely true for people who are unaware of the ways and means to predict it. Here, you will discover the secrets through some power-packed tips that will drive your speculation in the ...
Views: 1109 - Apartment Living: Landlord Issues - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Zack FairLiving in an apartment can have its downfalls. Most of them can originate when the tenant and the landlord do not get along. Many of the landlord-tenant issues can be resolved by looking at your lease. The lease is signed by both the landlord and the tenant once everything is agreeable. A ...
Views: 812 - Apartment Lifestyle: Safety Is A Priority - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Zack FairOne of the most important things that you should look for when you are searching for an apartment is the level of security that it has to offer. Security is important for many reasons. Not only is your well-being important, but security can provide the peace of mind that you need for the ...
Views: 801 - Three Dividend Traps Many Investors Make - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Aimee Ponsan benefit from it because it provides are regular, even stable income. For others, dividend investing works well as a passive income stream that can easily help supplement your other investments. Down the road it can become large enough to overcome your other incomes. Yet, the problem is that ...
Views: 703 - Strategic Investment Mixology – In Search Of The Holy Grail Cocktail - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Steve SelengutSo what do your Investment Manager and your neighborhood bartender have in common, other than the probability that you spend more time with the latter during market corrections? Antoine Tedesco, in his "The History of Cocktails" article, lists three things that mixologists consider important to ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - Compound Stock Earnings Programs - Caveat Investor - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Steve SelengutThe caller seemed surprised that I had never heard about Compound Stock Earnings Programs, or CSEs. "People are earning three to six percent per month with little or no risk", she continued, "I'm thinking of attending a seminar". A wise man once said: "If it sounds too good to be true, it ...
Views: 2085(18 votes) - The Rollercoaster Ride Of The Stockmarket - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Stuart McGilvrayI often wonder why it is people buy stocks at the point where everyone is hyping them up and explaining how they are 'a sure thing' then subsequently start to become nervous as the share price eventually falls during a market down period. In a really bad downturn such as the credit crisis some ...
Views: 1032 - The Mysterious 1933 St Gaudens $20 Gold Coin - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Alan LeStourgeonThe tale of the St. Gaudens $20 gold coin is rather an ironic one. It came into being at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907, and in 1933 was withdrawn from circulation when another Roosevelt, Franklin, caused a law to be passed outlawing the private ownership of gold. Irish-born ...
Views: 2696 - Cut 401(k) Expenses So That You Keep More Of Your Money - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Frank CirulloIn the 25 years I have been in the financial consulting business one thing has remained true--clients want to CUT expenses everywhere they can! And why not! After all, extra expenses come out of your pocket which means that it really is YOUR money! Today you’ll learn a terrific way to ...
Views: 1112 - Gold Coin Investing - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Alan LeStourgeonAs the years have passed, the price of gold has increased steadily and many look to the yellow metal as a secure investment. Gold coin investing is one way to increase your financial portfolio and to be sure that you will always have a tangible asset regardless of what happens to the ...
Views: 1644 - Futures Trading Is Better When You Start With A Trading Simulator - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from John GleasonThe first line of the trading disclosure document reads as follows; All trading involves high risk and you could lose a substantial amount of money. Of course there is more to it than that, all of it pretty doom and gloomy. And rightfully so if we are to believe the statisticians telling us ...
Views: 746 - An Unnecessary Gamble: The Biggest Mistake In Retirement Investing - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from FSB AuthorsOne of the most common mistakes made in the retirement investing world, particularly among 401(k) participants, is over-concentration in an employer's stock. In an analysis of more than 100,000 401(k) participants from companies offering stock in their 401(k) plan, more than 54 percent of ...
Views: 793 - Requirements To Be Followed To Succeed In Real Estate - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon Sharon SamrajOne must write down all specific goals clearly and set these goals for the exact kind of properties that you are looking for. Think about your preference; is it a single family property or a duplex or a four unit property? You have to be specific and set a goal for making money which you need to ...
Views: 784 - Futures Trading Is Better When You Start With A Trading Simulator - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from John GleasonThe first line of the trading disclosure document reads as follows; “All trading involves high risk and you could lose a substantial amount of money.” Of course there’s more to it than that, all of it pretty doom and gloomy. And rightfully so, if we are to believe the statisticians telling us ...
Views: 660 - Wall Street Won't Tell You It's a Bear Market - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWe are in a bear market, but Wall Street will never admit it. It is so emphatic in a bull market, but loath to address bad times. I know the market is only off 10-15% from its October 2007 peak, but just wait. I spent 32 years as a securities analyst on Wall Street, and unlike the current ...
Views: 1034 - What Bubble? Why there is never a bad time to buy real estate. - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Amar BrownThere is no real estate bubble. Yes I said it, you heard me. Well if you didn’t hear me let me repeat it. There is no real estate bubble. Forget about the reports and studies from the experts and analyst that you seen or heard on that nationally syndicated TV or radio show. Forget ...
Views: 972 - Stop Giving Away Your Equity - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Sharon Sharon SamrajDo you know that every year you're giving away the hard-earned equity in your home by paying more than you have to in interest? Most home owners don't realize they can cut up to seven years off of the length of their mortgage, saving thousands of dollars in the process. Think it doesn't add up ...
Views: 671 - Wealth Is Easy The 12 Pillars Of Wealth - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Ryan WegmanAs humorous as it sounds creating wealth is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Building wealth of any substantial amount takes basic principles and disciplines. Let me be the first to say that creating wealth is the boring part. Yes it's true that if you feel like analyzing stocks charts or facing tough ...
Views: 1249 - Apartment Building Investments & Financing - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Tony DeCresieHere's the basic, simple, straightforward, plain English, real world, lowdown on getting your apartment building deals financed. What you need (BEFORE you agree on a purchase price and decide to sign a contract). 1) Rent Roll 2) Last 2 - 3 years of property operating statements (P&L's) Get ...
Views: 5681(5 votes) - Private Lenders - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Bryan BensonSay you have a subject to. How can you give a first mortgage to a private lender if you are going to be making the mortgage payments? First things first! That is kind of a trick question because you can borrow both first and seconds from private lenders. Did you know this? Now private ...
Views: 991 - Is Your Number Important On Your Yellow Letter? Pt.2 - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II In part one we talked about the importance of the yellow letter calls. The important part was not only the number being used but, more importantly, we talked about who was answering the call! It is irrelevant who you use (as far as which company), but there are ones already programmed ...
Views: 772 - Is Your Number Important On Your Yellow Letter? Pt.1 - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart I How important is the number listed in your yellow letter - very! Many people think an 800 number is the way to go, but this is simply not the case. Think about it - you don't want somebody answering it like they are a business; you want it to sound like it's going to be you. And ...
Views: 926 - Watch for the Red Flag - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Bryan BensonHere is a situation for you. Say you have some property that you have bought subject to. You have owned it for a year or two and there is some pretty good equity in it. We will even take it a step further. Now we are going to add to the situation. Let’s say you have a couple of properties ...
Views: 811 - How Do You Define What a Good Mailing List Is? Part 2 - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart 2 Most people become discouraged and get hung up in the response rate. The response rate is irrelevant people. What relevant is how much money did you spend, and how much did you get back? It doesn't make any difference what the response rate is... it really doesn't matter how many calls ...
Views: 739 - How Do You Define What a Good Mailing List Is? Part 1 - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart 1 Many people worry about mailing lists, but you need to remember; with mailing lists is it not hard. There are a whole bunch of them to choose from. It truly depends on what you want to target. Say you are looking for pretty houses. And for the sake of argument let’s say you are ...
Views: 743 - Appraisals Part II - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II In part one we talked about the importance of getting appraisals. We talked about why this is important and we even looked at a situation involving the appraisal of a piece of property. You have rehabbed the property and are making the last minute decisions on aesthetics. You have ...
Views: 821 - Appraisals Part I - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart I Time and time again I have told people to get their own appraisals. This is what you need to be thinking. This is how your mindset needs to be. If I go out and ask somebody to get an appraisal what credibility does it have unless I go through somebody that a bank would also vouch for? ...
Views: 802 - War Zone Property - Part II - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II Remember our war zone property? Remember the house you purchased for a steal? Now you are desperately trying to sell your home. In fact, you have made such great improvements to the whole property that if you were selling it in another location, you could get four or five times the ...
Views: 844 - Facing The Opposition - Part II - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II In part I we talked about our property that was filled with mobile homes. We are ready to turn this into a residential property. Where do we go from here? A good engineer would be able to guide you to the highest and best use, and cost you very little money up front. Go to them and ...
Views: 750 - Facing The Opposition - Part I - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart I Say you have a 40-acre mobile home park, two blocks off the Gulf of Mexico in central Florida. And you have tenants. You have many, many tenants. What you really want is the land the mobiles homes sits on. Do you have any theories of what it takes to close down a mobile home park and ...
Views: 1147 - Criteria For Equities - Part II - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II In part one we were working on a deal. We were going over the four important criteria. The first criterion was to have a good low monthly payment. The second was making sure the property you are purchasing is in excellent condition. Third, you will kind of want people to be moving into ...
Views: 771 - Criteria With Small Equities - Part I - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart I Say you are in a small town in the south. In fact, let’s say you are in Arkansas. And in Arkansas they have a lot of pre-foreclosures with small equities, like $3,000.00-$4,000.00 equity. Is there anything there worth fishing? It depends. This answer may seem vague, but you need ...
Views: 729 - Agreement For Deed And Other Questions - Part II - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II In part one we left off deciding whether or not we would drop the agreement for deed. I would highly encourage you not to drop back to the agreement for deed, land contract or rap mortgage (they call them by a lot of different names). I would tell you that 99% of business, I sell on a ...
Views: 928 - What Is The Best Way To Go When Using Comps? Part II - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart II As we talked about in part 1, using comps requires a little more than just relying on data. I also talked briefly about the sophistication of the valuation model. The truth is, it just is not that sophisticated. Basically what I am saying is do the comps (just use the more recent comps ...
Views: 740 - What Is The Best Way To Go When Using Comps? Part I - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Bryan BensonPart I Kind of along the same line as how to determine the value of the market, you may question the best way to go when using comps. Many people wonder, is real quest the best way to go for that? There are a few who tend to think they are very conservative (and in the seller markets it always ...
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