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- What IS Investing? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Alex WardFor some, the concept of Investment makes their heads spin. Investing is done by men in suits, who live fast, drive nice cars and have an affinity for risk. While this particular stereotype isn't 100% inaccurate, it falls well short of defining investing. Have you ever heard the ...
Views: 643(4 votes) - Why Now is a Great Time to Invest in Gold - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from andrea marieGold So you want to buy physical gold, also known as gold bullion? The good news is you're now on your way to owning the safest, most fundamental investment known to man: gold bullion. Gold 401k Gold, unlike paper currency, has a real intrinsic value. It means something. It is rare. It ...
Views: 794(2 votes) - Why To Start Investing Young - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergStarting to invest when you are really young has many great benefits. In fact it is one of the wisest things you can do from a financial standpoint. So why is it so important? 1. Time The younger you start to invest the more time you will have to make money in the stock market. If ...
Views: 1095(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: 1993(2 votes) - 5 Ultimate Investing Tips For 2012 - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from OneWorldWeb PublishingThe end is coming. Well, maybe not. In the past few years, we have seen the entire world flip upside down as global economies faced one of the worst financial crises ever. Many people believe we are headed towards impending doom and possibly the end of the world in 2012. Whether or not this ...
Views: 1840(3 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: 1017(3 votes) - Rolling Options - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mike ScanlinThe phrase "rolling options" as it pertains to covered calls, occurs when an investor has a covered call position and then buys back the option portion and sells a different option that has either a different expiration, a different strike price, or both. Rolling is an integral part of ...
Views: 1140(3 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: 2757(6 votes) - Launch Your Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from David LindahlReal estate investing is much more than finding and buying property. There is more to be done once an investor completes the deal. As an investor, you might own the property for months, and more often, for years. And, by all means, you don't want another job or obligation in your life. After ...
Views: 1838(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: 2156(8 votes) - Insurers Advised - Regain Trust And Improve Health Insurance For IndividualsInsurance - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alan LimHealth insurance firms could regain trust of policy owners and prospective clients. They could improve health insurance for individuals through several recommended ways. Before the onset of the 21st century, providers of health insurance for individuals, through the national trade ...
Views: 861(4 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: 1918(8 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: 1619(4 votes) - What is an ISA and how can it benefit you? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Sam GoochThe fair trading regulator is looking to make a super-complaint about the current state of the UK Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) market.According to watchdog Consumer Focus, around 15 million savers make use of a cash ISA, however potential ISA holders are missing out on £3bn a year of ...
Views: 771(4 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: 988(4 votes) - 7 Myths About Offshore Banking - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peter MacfarlaneThere’s a lot of misconceptions out there about offshore banking and investing. Newer readers especially may believe a few of the myths exploded below! Even if you’re an old hand at offshore banking, I thought you might enjoy this brief list of some of the most common offshore banking myths… ...
Views: 2144(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: 17983(6 votes) - Spring Clean Your Way to a Better Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from David LindahlWhether you are new to the real estate investment word, or a seasoned veteran like me, it is always a wise idea to take some time to re-evaluate, clean up and organize your real estate business. You will be surprised how a little spring cleaning can go a long way to improving your business and ...
Views: 1580(6 votes) - Financial Lessons From 007 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFinancial Lessons from 007 It’s time for a lesson in family finances. I was watching one of the recent James Bond flicks with Daniel Craig as 007, Casino Royale (I think he makes a great Bond – you?). Anyway, something I saw stuck in my mind and for some reason it popped back to the front ...
Views: 1294(8 votes) - Why Forex Market Remains Popular - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Dennis VydrinHave you ever questioned yourself why Forex exchange market is still popular gaining new adherents? Will it collapse or prosper? In my opinion, popularity of online trading is only surging and it is explained by several reasons. One of them is lack of government regulations and legislations. ...
Views: 1709(8 votes) - ***5 Retirement Planning Blunders - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Bill LoseyRetiring from ones employment can be a stressful time but it doesn’t have to be. Realize that it’s natural to be nervous, anxious and/or confused when you’re going through a major life change. Your decision to retire is causing you to step outside your comfort zone and is forcing you to make ...
Views: 1203(3 votes) - 10 Tips to Investing in Fixed Annuities for Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Lisa CintronAn annuity can be a good retirement investment if you select the annuity correctly. Many times investors enter into this type of retirement planning unsure about the product they are purchasing. This can lead to great disappointment when retirement arrives. Understanding what an annuity is and ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - 3 Wealth Creation Strategies That Will Guide You To Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Perry PearsonIn today’s economy many people are constantly looking for new wealth creation strategies that will allow them to become financially free, and release themselves from the burdens of a day job. The secret is often found in 3 simple wealth creation strategies, that if followed, will allow most ...
Views: 713(5 votes) - 4 Reasons to Invest in an Annuity - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Lisa CintronAn annuity is a contract that you purchase from an insurance company or other financial institution that guarantees a lifetime income stream. For a lump sum payment to the issuer of the annuity, you are can receive either a lump sum, a certain number of payments or any combination of payout ...
Views: 2218(3 votes) - 5 Factors As to why Chasing after Good results May Keep You Poor - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Albert MeloRecently ive gone through a post created by Steve Errey and submitted on Copy Blogger greatly revealing 5 Factors As to why Attempting in order to be Prosperous Will Keep You Poor, that I desired to reveal it right here in expectations that it sets off an epiphany in your life and within your ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - 6 Elements of Prudent Financial Advice - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Dan GoldieIt is human nature for investors to focus more on potential return than risk. This is especially true after a long period of market prosperity. The opposite is true after big declines, however. In bad times, investors often want to pull in and avoid risk. Neither of these extremes is healthy ...
Views: 2221(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: 3732(2 votes) - 6 Tips for Taking Your Real Estate Investing to the Next Level - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from David LindahlMany real estate investors have come to me with the same concern... they know they need to take their investing to the next level so they can obtain that bigger cash flow they’ve been thinking and dreaming of... but they don’t have a clear plan on just how to do it. If you have you been ...
Views: 3694(6 votes) - A Few Essentials to Note for Online Trading in Forex - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Christopher LeeThis is the news that has been spreading around the world of investing and there is something to be said about a market that has such a wide potential to payout to so many people all over the world. For one thing the market is truly resilient, even in these times of crisis and its complete ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - A Look Towards 2011 on the Financial Path! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Steve BeamanFor the SBG Cast, Click Here: http://tinyurl.com/24yeqhn I’m actually pleased to say that I missed on important forecast for 2010, and that is that I expected a sell-off in the stock market coinciding with the end of the Bush era tax rates. I forgive myself a little for this miss considering ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - A Summer Break; Why It May BeTime for Investors to Take One - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Profit ConfidentialIt was not what traders were hoping for, as the second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) came in at a meager 1.3%, well below the 1.7% estimate. And making matters worse was a downward revision in the previous first-quarter estimate to a dismal 0.4% from 1.9%. My economic analysis is that ...
Views: 548(1 vote) - Absorption Rate and Why It Matters to Your Investment - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from David LindahlChances are if you are new to property investment you may be a little overwhelmed with all of the terminology that you are being faced with. After all when you were making your initial investment in your residence you don't recall hearing terms such as absorption rates. Maybe you are thinking ...
Views: 1869(9 votes) - Advantages of Investing in IRA - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Claud PearceInvesting in IRA can be compared to getting a “holiday on tax”. It is a voluntary, tax-advantaged scheme to save money for a long term goal. It can be considered as an outlay that can boost the growth of the money you save, and help you materialize your targets such as having a comfortable ...
Views: 766(1 vote) - Alexander Elder Is A Psychologist And Also A Profitable Trader. Coincidence? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Fernando BrinkerhoffAt the beginning of Alexander Elder’s best-selling book “Trading for a living”, he mentions the fact that many people ask him whether being a psychiatrist himself has helped him becoming a successful trader. While at the first moment the two professions look like they are world-apart, he ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - Amateurs Traders Ignore The Trader’s Psychology. Winning Professionals Embrace It - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Fernando BrinkerhoffIt is quite amazing how big is the difference between what professional and winning traders think about the psychology state that they must have before facing the market, and what losing amateurs think. Professional and notable traders know how important the mental awareness is important when ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - An Interview With Bernie Madoff's Whistle Blower, Harry Markopolos Author of No One Would Listen - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Harry Markopolos Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN: 978-0-470-55373-2 Today, Norm Goldman Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com is excited to have as our guest Harry Markopolos author of No One Would Listen. Good day Harry and thanks for participating in our ...
Views: 2774(1 vote) - Are Shorts Watching This Number at Hercules Offshore - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Ritika SharmaThere is no foolproof way to know the future for Hercules Offshore (Nasdaq HERO) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen and before your stock craters as a result. Rest assured: Even if you're not monitoring these metrics, short-sellers ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Are You Smart And Intelligent? Good For You. That Does Not Mean You Will Be Successful As A Trader - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Fernando BrinkerhoffIt is not that uncommon and strange to see many top intelligent and smart people, to fail miserably when trading in the markets. They believe and have such a great confidence that they will able to pull it off – since they have done it in many other areas and jobs that they have previously ...
Views: 644(3 votes) - Avoiding Mistakes with Your 401k When Changing Jobs - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Bill Griffith Jr CFPWhat should you do with your old 401k retirement plan if you change jobs? Uncertainty and inaccurate advice can cause anxiety and catastrophic financial consequences. As you may know, a 401k or other defined contribution plan is an excellent retirement savings vehicle. You can accumulate a ...
Views: 1869(7 votes) - Basics of a Dark Cloud Cover pattern you should consider in your Forex training - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Richard StevensWhen covering reversal patterns in your FOREX TRADING COURSE, you should come across a significant pattern – the dark cloud cover. In this article we are going to cover the basics of the dark cloud cover's architecture and elements you should consider in your on-going FOREX TRAINING or indeed ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Be Prepared- Ignorance Is NOT Bliss - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peter MacfarlaneIgnorance may be bliss – until problems occur… “The first reports of shooting came just before midnight. Within minutes, heavy explosions, muffled by the distance, echoed through the steel and glass canyons of the capital. Then the noise died down. At the second-floor window of a room in ...
Views: 1718(4 votes) - Become a Private Lender: Earn 10%-15% Return on Investment - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Tony DeCresieHello, my name is Tony DeCresie and I’m the director of Commercial Lending for Florida Real Estate & Commercial Loans, Inc, which is a nationwide affiliate of Commercial Capital, Ltd and we are actively seeking private lenders. Become a Private Lender lending against commercial real estate ...
Views: 3190(1 vote) - Become an Entrepreneur with Reliable Investment - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jacklin JonseBusinesses dwell where there is potential! It grows and flourishes with the affect of hard work, ideation and discipline. Any person who wishes to undertake a start up venture needs to have strong objectives, good capital and a systematic approach to start it. In this regard, capital becomes the ...
Views: 524(1 vote) - Before Asking Others to Invest in Your Project Prepare to Answer the Question That Always Comes - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Before Asking Others to Invest in Your Project Prepare to Answer the Question That Always Comes Recently I reviewed a Business Plan that was submitted with a goal of raising a $2 million angel funding round. The product was a Hair Care Accessory that had real commercial ...
Views: 1152(3 votes) - Begin On The Path To Financial Freedom Through Flipping Houses - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Danny JohnsonFlipping houses is undoubtedly an outstanding technique to produce substantial income inside a somewhat quick time frame. I'll bet you have personally seen all the programs, “Flip That House ”, “Property Ladder” or “Flip This House ”. All these programs present real estate investors purchasing ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - 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: 800(4 votes) - Best Forex Signal Software - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Peter MarktonNowadays, you can find a lot of Forex signal tools on internet but there will only be a few which will really meet your requirements. If you will search for Forex signal tools on Google or on any other search engine then you will get thousands of results which will make it really difficult for ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - Best Investment - How to Find the Best Investment - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Robert RubinIt's easy. The best investment is the one whose profits you keep. If your profits vanish because you - • Hold until your profit turns into a loss. • Hold until a small loss turns into a big loss, and then a huge loss. • Hold so long your annual return turns small even when you do ...
Views: 670(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: 2113(1 vote) - 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 ...
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