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- The Facts of Registered Pension Plan (401k) In US and Canada - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Kyle NortonA. Types of Registered Pension Plan Registered Pension Plan is a form of a trust that provides pension benefits for an employee of a company upon retirement. RPPs (401k) are registered with the government. The employee and employer, or just the employer make contributions to this retirement ...
Views: 3665(5 votes) - How Much Stock Should You Buy? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergOk, so you have done your homework and found a great stock that you believe will head up. It is following all of your rules. Now you have to decide, how much of it do you want to buy. Obviously you don’t want to put your entire account in 1 stock because nothing is a for sure thing. You can ...
Views: 3644 - ***Modern Portfolio Theory Assumptions --- The Root Of All Evil - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Steve SelengutRumor has it that a group of economists were sitting around their super-computers one day, smoking a "pot-pourri" of perfect statistics, when they came to the fairly-easy-to-support conclusion that not too many professional investment managers were able to "beat the market averages" ...
Views: 3624 - Negative Cost Basis Stocks - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergDid you know that it is possible to have stocks in your account that you have already made a profit on before you sell it? It is rare, but it can happen. Here are some tips help you pull out some money from the stocks you already own, and possible even pull out more cash flow from the stock ...
Views: 3593 - Different Ways to Invest in The Stock Market - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergThere are a few different ways to invest in the stock market. Each way has its own advantages and disadvantages. The ways you can invest in the stock market are. 1. Buying common or preferred stock Buying stock and holding onto it for the long term is the simplest way to invest. Your ...
Views: 3587 - Introduction to Real Estate Section 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerSection 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges Intro: Did you know you can exchange appreciated real property for another piece of real estate and pay no current income taxes? A Section 1031 Exchange enables the entire increased value to be tax–deferred. Property owners can defer ...
Views: 3587(118 votes) - Money Markets, Banker's Acceptance, Treasury Bills...Oh My! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Sally FontaineMoney Markets Account Interest Putting money into a money market savings account is very much like putting it into a savings account. The process is similar. The investor opens a money market account at the bank, the bank pays interest based on the deposits that gets put into the account, ...
Views: 3559 - ITM Financial Review - Simplest Way to Accurate FX Signals - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Florencia CintrónThe Forex marketplace is the currency market where all the foreign exchange around the globe are exchanged. The forex companies are exclusive for several reasons primary most notable the belief that it is open 24 hrs every day. Since people are constantly investing and making money the necessity ...
Views: 3509 - 10 Tips on Attitudes Required for Successful Forex Trading Training - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Richard StevensWhen you have been trading for years and have vast experience in all things concerning Forex, you can almost spot someone who will succeed and someone who won’t straight away. The reason why this is so is because there is only a few attitude traits that someone has to master and couple it with ...
Views: 3440 - How to Buy Land for Your Custom Home - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Jake BorjasThe biggest mistake people make when buying land is to buy the cheapest lot available. It is still possible to find bargains. However, the laws of supply and demand are working against you. You might get lucky and get a great lot using this method. However, I would not count on it. The ...
Views: 3429(1 vote) - How Much Can I Make Trading the Stock Market? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergThe single biggest question that new traders ask is how much can I make trading the stock market? They all want to know what annual return they can expect to make, or how much monthly income they will generate. That is not the question you should be asking. In fact concentrating on that ...
Views: 3420 - Trading On A Full Time Basis And Deciding When To Quit Your Job - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from James WoolleyMany years ago I made the bold decision to try and become a full time trader. In the six months prior to this I had saved up all my earnings from the factory job that I had at the time, so that I had a decent trading pot to start off with. So I am in a fairly good position to talk about whether ...
Views: 3418 - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Warren Buffett Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Warren BuffettWarren Buffett is considered by many to be the greatest investor of the 20th century. As a businessman, philanthropist, and chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett is among both the wealthiest and most influential people in the world. Get inspired and motivated today with 10 of the ...
Views: 3401(1 vote) - The Day Trade Forex Trading Review - Easiest Way to Enhance Your Profits - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from michael reviewDay trading the forex market might be a fast paced and exciting way to generate a living. However, there are risks involved and so it's best to discover how to day trade forex from a qualified forex day trader. There are many different brands of day trading or scalping when some call it, ...
Views: 3392 - Forexgrail Review - Simplest Way to Currency Strength Trading - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Philipe ReviewThe achievements of trend-following Forex investment strategies is well-recorded. IT will not perform a trader much good to utilize stomach feeling so that you can succeed at developing wealth. A seem foundation in trend-following does a trader plenty of good because the information acquired in ...
Views: 3317 - Vladimir Forex Signals Review - Easiest Way to Huge Prospect As A Forex Trader - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from michael reviewPrecisely just what is a signal service? A Signal Service provides alerts on trading opportunities. One of the popular methods to trading is simply simply by following "signals". Have you ever seen the expression "Forex Signals" but wished to know more about its positives and negatives, and ...
Views: 3304 - Forex 5 Stars Trading System Review - Simplest Way to Increase Your Profit - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from michael reviewForex 5 Stars Trading system software has become developed by Rita Lasker in addition to her team of computer programmers. Forex 5 Stars indicator can get upto 2, 000 pips per 30 days. Rita Lasker is an expert forex trader and some forex system and software programs developer who has think of a ...
Views: 3301 - The Problem With Using A Simultaneous Closing! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Judson VossMany new real estate investors can run into problems when they attempt a ‘simultaneous close’ on a property they are interested in. The simultaneous close basically involves you purchasing a property with an investor’s money and immediately selling that property to the ...
Views: 3265 - Principles of Fundamental Analysis - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dennis VydrinAnalytical instruments, used by traders to foresee further market behavior and as a result to get prepared for further actions on the way to getting profit, may be classified into four main types. These types include technical, wave, computer and fundamental analyses. In this article you will ...
Views: 3254(5 votes) - How Paper Share Are Converted in Demat Form? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Darpanaa SharmaShares are some units of ownership in respect of financial assets. While owning shares, it does not mean that shareholder has direct control over business operations. A shareholder has entitled the possessor to an equal distribution in any profits, if it is in the form of dividends. Demat ...
Views: 3253(2 votes) - Options and Forex Trading: Why Options act like Magnets - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from James PaxtonOptions and Forex Trading: Why Options act like Magnets Forex trading is affected by many different factors. Factors ranging from a country’s unemployment figures, its manufacturing output and even a freak natural disaster could all have an impact on a currency within a pair. Something else ...
Views: 3219(2 votes) - ***The Six Most Important Things to Know When Investing Your Hard Earned Dollars - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Janet Tyler Johnson(an except from the book “Finding Financial Fulfillment, for a Life Filled with Money and Meaning,” by Janet Tyler Johnson, CFP®) There is a tremendous amount of information available today on how to manage your investments. I’ve worked in several areas of the financial services industry ...
Views: 3214(63 votes) - *** Sir John Templeton: How To Find The Road Map to Spiritual Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Alexander GreenEveryone has his heroes. In my eyes, none living stands larger than 95-year-old Sir John Templeton. Templeton is not just a brilliant man, but a Rhodes Scholar. One of the world's undisputed money masters, magazines have described him as "one of the handful of true investment greats in a field ...
Views: 3211 - 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: 3193(1 vote) - Intergalactic Rare Earth Penny Stocks - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from John Paul WhitefootMy grades in high school chemistry were less than stellar. The only thing I really recall is memorizing the periodic table. Had my science teacher informed me that the obscure rare earth elements would eventually set Wall Street on fire, I may have been more attentive. Rare Earth Elements ...
Views: 3171(3 votes) - 20 Sources of Passive Income, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Perry JonesThe first item we will discuss in this second part of How To Get Rich III, 20 Sources of Passive Income is Private Lending. 11. Private Lending - Private lending has been around since people have been around. Essentially private lending is nothing more than lending out some of your excess ...
Views: 3166 - Nifty trend | Nse Bse | technical analysis | SGX Nifty - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from M MuleyVery first thing in morning any Indian share bazaar investor will be doing is getting news on SGX Nifty on Singapore stock exchange, which will be trading before Indian market Nse Bse opens for trading. At what level SGX Nifty is trading will give some indication about what will be a probable ...
Views: 3149 - UK Self Storage an Ideal high yield investment - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Paul DexterThe UK Self Storage Investment is The first tangible investment currently available in the UK allowing a very low cost entry into the high return self storage industry. It's a fact the UK's top self storage companies have seen the highest growth and the highest yielding returns within the ...
Views: 3123 - Why Do People Fail As Intraday Traders - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Punit KansaraIntraday trading isn't a cakewalk. We frequently enter the business of trading assuming that we earn double what we earn in one month. If trading can provide you with returns then it can snatch it too. It's not a business game that we play and loose some cards, but it's that business where we ...
Views: 3067 - Reflexivity And Trend Following - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Victor ChanGeorge Soros is unarguably the greatest fund manager ever lived who, upon the request to disclose his secret, attributed his success to a market behavior theory he developed himself, which is now famously known as the theory of reflexivity. The basic assumptions of the theory as well as its ...
Views: 3064(25 votes) - AIMS Stress Free Trading Review - Easiest Way to Trade the Forex Market Successfully - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Florencia CintrónAutomated Forex trading systems enables a foreign exchange trader to create earnings from forex without requiring to achieve complete exchanging understanding. In the good automated day trading system, an application program or robot may be accustomed to perform the trades regarding some ...
Views: 3044 - How To Buy Options At The Market Open - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Richard DayDon't! That's right, if you decide that you need to purchase options on any index, stock, ETF or whatever, hold off your buying until you see what is happening with the market. Why? There are four major factors involved with buying options at the market's opening bell: 1. ...
Views: 3036 - The Viewpoints of Roy Longstreet - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Victor ChanViewpoints of a Commodity Trader is a little known book written by futures trader Roy Longstreet. It is a good book in the sense that it contains a lot of wisdom on the psychological aspect of trading. However, the content was put together in a casual manner which might be perceived as ...
Views: 3031(26 votes) - Selling Puts as a Workable Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Shaun RosenbergNot many people realize that selling puts can be a very good strategy in the stock market. It can be a great source of income and help you get into stocks that you already like at a lower price. It works like this you sell someone else the right to sell a stock at a certain strike price on ...
Views: 2977(2 votes) - ***Wealth and Success: Your Individual Path There - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWealth and Success: Your Individual Path There Be very aware that making wealth and keeping wealth are not the same thing. People who are successes are doing both. This is like the difference between marrying Mr. Right, and marrying Mr. Right with the right relationship for you. Half a loaf ...
Views: 2975(11 votes) - Predicting Stock Market Movements - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Steve SelengutI've been thinking about starting a stock market prediction business. Clearly, there is a huge market for timely and accurate information of this type, and just as clearly, predicting the future is much easier than dealing with the realities of whatever is actually happening at the moment. If ...
Views: 2972(1 vote) - ***Your Retirement Portfolio: The Potential Of The BRIC Nations - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Bill LoseyBrazil. Russia. India. China. These four nations have some of the fastest-growing economies on earth and are becoming drivers in the world economy. In the coming decades, they may command as much attention as the U.S., Japan and other “heavy hitters” … or more. The future aside, we know one ...
Views: 2947(34 votes) - Why Equity Research Reports Are Important - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Sophia PellmanAny investor needs to know what the conditions of the market are, to know how their fund could perform. Considering how a millions things tend to influence the market, you need to know the pulse of the market intimately. If you’re an investor, or are considering investing, then you need to be up ...
Views: 2911 - Self-Confidence as a Key to Success - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Dennis VydrinFor every Forex trader self-confidence plays an important role in attaining success. Emotions and feelings in decision making should be replaced by self-control and self-confidence. Those traders who cannot take the pressure are definitely doomed to failure. When financial markets move down ...
Views: 2909(4 votes) - Buying Bronze Statues - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from John BoswellIf you are interested in collecting bronze sculptures, you will need to know a bit of history about them before you do, what to look out for in terms of quality and what price you can expect to pay. This article will explain what you will need to keep an eye out for when looking at bronze ...
Views: 2896 - How a Foreigner Can Get Home Loan in Singapore - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Geno ThamAccording to a survey report, nearly 30% foreigners in Singapore take up permanent residence. This statistics is increasing rapidly due to this country’s favorable condition for starting new businesses. Why this country is getting more and more traffic day-by-day? Its captivating attractions, ...
Views: 2850 - The Elliott Wave Theory And The Predictability Of Human Psychology - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Kenny GMannFor anyone with even a passing interest in stock markets and trading the name Ralph Nelson Elliott is usually a very familiar one. An accountant working at the turn of the last century Elliott's theory, known as the Elliott Wave Theory, proposed that stock market trends and patterns were, to a ...
Views: 2838 - Some of the Best and Reliable Ways of Investing in Gold - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2018 from Usama MalikGold will always be the ultimate investment for hedging against the dollar. You can make the most direct counter to the dollar by investing in gold through ownership of gold mining stock, mutual funds or the metal itself. Gold inevitably rises when the dollar falls. It is a tangible asset that ...
Views: 2827 - Finding the Right Building Contractor - Part I of Two - Insight & Tips From a Licensed Contractor - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Dr. Howard HallerPART One of a Two part article FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR When starting a commercial or residential construction project "begin with the end in mind." Finding the right Licensed Contractor is very important to all residential real estate owners and commercial real estate investors! ...
Views: 2811(113 votes) - How to Identify A Bucket Shop Broker - 6 Points to Observe - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Simone BrownSelecting the best brokerage service is a vital factor if you want to guarantee you get the maximum benefit from your foreign currency trading. These days, there are lots of brokerage firms which are performing fraudulent activities such as a bucket shop broker that could make you lose cash. In ...
Views: 2802 - How Virtual Assistants Can Help Non-Performing Notes Buyers Get Direct Access to Bank Asset Managers - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Owen McGab EnaohwoNon-Performing Notes, What are they? Non-Performing notes (NPNs) are accounts of borrowers which have been classified as distressed assets by banks. A perfect example is an overdue mortgage loan that is not producing income because the borrower no longer makes monthly payments. As a result of ...
Views: 2796(2 votes) - Forex Trading Course: Risk Management or Gambling? Your Choice. - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Forex Robot ArenaMoney Management, often referred to as Risk Management, is undoubtedly a vital element, it essentially divides the winners and losers, and should be of vital importance as part of any online forex trading training course. It isn't really a sexy topic to talk about, though possibly the most ...
Views: 2780(5 votes) - 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: 2779(1 vote) - 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: 2760(6 votes) - 3 Essential Wealth-Building Concepts They Don’t Teach In School - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Brad WajnmanBy the time the average student graduates from high school, he will have invested around 15,000 hours in learning about a wide variety of subjects, which are considered necessary in order to be successful in life. Many go on to college where they’ll spend another 2,000 or so hours studying a ...
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