Archive for 'Investing'
Thinking Stock Options? Think Again.
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Jul 06, 2010 - When I was a stock broker, I speculated with stock and index options in an attempt to make a killing. But I got killed instead. Here's why I think options are among the world's stupidest investments.
Why You Should Buy Stocks and Houses Now
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Jul 06, 2010 - Stock market? Falling. Housing market? Unstable. Savings accounts? Paying zilch. What's an investor to do? Here are my predictions on where we'll be in the summer of 2012, along with a look at my personal portfolio.
Uncle Sam: Let’s Get Smarter About Money
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Jun 25, 2010 - The new financial reform bill contains a little-known provision establishing an office of financial literacy. Here's what it might do for you.
New Rule: Advisers Must Give Honest Advice
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Jun 25, 2010 - Believe it or not, the people you pay to advise you at Wall Street investment houses aren't required to act in your best interests. Soon they will be.
Financial Reform Explained: What The Heck Are Derivatives?
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Jun 23, 2010 - When you hear about financial reform, you often hear about reforming rules for trading derivatives. Here's what it means and why you should care.
Don’t Let Your Employer Decide How to Invest Your Retirement Plan
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Jun 14, 2010 - Just because your employer automatically enrolled you in their retirement plan doesn't mean you leave amounts and investments up to them as well.
Earn While You Learn With Investment Clubs
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Apr 27, 2010 - Most clubs require that you pay dues to belong, but there's one type of club that might pay you to show up! If you're a beginning investor interested in making both money and friends, take a look at investment clubs.
Uncle Sam to Sell 20% of its Citi Stake
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Apr 26, 2010 - Uncle Sam announced this morning that he's selling 1.7 billion shares of Citigroup sometime soon. That's depressing the price of the stock today, but I'm looking at it as a buying opportunity.
Portfolio Addition: Citigroup and Huntington Bancshares
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Apr 20, 2010 - On Friday, April 16th, we added 2,000 shares of Citigroup and 1,000 of Huntington Bancshares to our model portfolio. Here's why.
5 Tips to Protect Your Savings from Inflation
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Apr 19, 2010 - In some ways our economy is like a blimp: big, tough to steer... and facing inflation. Are your savings inflation-protected? Here are some ideas that might help.
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