From Money Under 30
September 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Did you know that you can open a free individual retirement account (IRA) on Lending Club? It’s true. So if you’re craving an alternative to target-date mutual funds (and stocks, ... (
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From Finance Your Life
September 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Welcome to a new weekly segment at Finance Your Life and our first segment where we feature an outside contributor! Every Wednesday (I know today is Thursday I am trying to build ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
September 1, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Warren Buffett wants to own all of Wesco Financial (WSC). He is looking to make Wesco a wholly owned subsidiary of the legendary Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett’s company Berkshire ... (
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From Realm of Prosperity
September 1, 2010 at 8:30 am
The world seems to be spinning at such a rapid pace that the many basics of money are neglected. It is these small lapses of financial common sense that foster ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 31, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I added more shares of Bank of America (BAC) today. I am encouraged to see that CEO Brian Moniyhan recently purchased 30,000 shares. On another note Citigroup (C) investors should ... (
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From Money Under 30
August 31, 2010 at 8:30 am
There are two types of investors in the stock market: growth investors and value investors.
Growth investors look to buy emerging companies with great growth rates. Value investors ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 30, 2010 at 8:42 pm
It is a safe bet to assume that everyone wants to earn money. It is needed to purchase necessary and desired goods and services. Some people search forever trying to find ways ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 30, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Investing in stocks is a great way to make some money for retirement or even just for a big-ticket purchase. The stock market can seem overwhelming to someone who is not experienced. ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 30, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) are two of the most hated agencies on Wall Street. These quasi government agencies are blamed for much of the problems related to the housing ... (
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From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
August 30, 2010 at 8:00 am
The technology business can involve different paths to success, but most of those paths rarely lead anywhere except to bankruptcy and discouragement. These businesses are so ... (
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From Gen Y Wealth
August 30, 2010 at 6:00 am
For anyone who is already subscribed to the Gen Y Wealth financial planning newsletter, you can disregard this post. You should have received the Financial Freedom Blueprint in ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 29, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Investing for the future is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your future. Investing allows you to build your wealth over time. Having money for retirement will ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 27, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Today, I picked up shares of Bank of America (BAC) at $12.50 and added shares of Wells Fargo at $23.50. I am still a big believer in the long term viability of the financial sector. ... (
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From The Sizemore Investment Letter
August 27, 2010 at 1:14 pm
The title above was from a 2005 paper authored by Princeton professor Harrison Hong and University of British Colombia professor Marcin Kacperczyk (full paper available at http://tinyurl.com/2bh7ubu).
It ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 26, 2010 at 11:21 am
I have the learned the hard way that just because a stock is cheap does not mean it is a good investment. It can be tough sometimes to distinguish between a value play and a value ... (
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From Weakonomics
August 25, 2010 at 10:23 am
I love the beach, and not just because it’s the beach. You see, my wife and I are people watchers. We watch, we judge, and we feel guilty about it (well, she might). ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 25, 2010 at 6:00 am
Warren Buffett used to say that he never invested in technology companies because he doesn’t understand them. That doesn’t mean that his holding company, Berskhire Hathaway ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 24, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Some investors do not mind the risks and fluctuating prices that characterize an exchange traded fund, also called an ETF. This security tracks a commodity, basket of assets, or ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 24, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I was recently thinking about investments that should be available to everyday investors. These investments make perfect sense and could attract billions of dollars into the marketplace. ... (
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From The Sizemore Investment Letter
August 24, 2010 at 8:00 am
“Individual investors are fed up with the stock market,” writes TechTicker. “Burnt by 10 years of negative returns, two crashes, and a current economy mired ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 24, 2010 at 7:58 am
I do not consider myself wealthy enough to have a personal stock broker at my beck and call. Therefore, I went online in search of a Web-based resource to suit my needs. What I ... (
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From Buy Like Buffett
August 23, 2010 at 7:21 pm
One of the major cogs of the three headed monster at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) is stepping down. Lou Simpson, the Geico portfolio manager, announced his plans to retire today. ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 23, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Hedge funds use methods like derivatives and short selling to hedge risk present in their investments in commodities, debt, and stocks. Investors must meet certain criteria to ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 23, 2010 at 7:10 am
When it comes to starting a business, the world is your oyster and if you choose the right endeavor, it can yield quite a large and valuable pearl. One way that some people have ... (
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From Financial Planning
August 22, 2010 at 10:31 am
Interest rates are a tricky topic. There are interest rates you get charged when you borrow money, and there are interest rates you receive when you deposit money. Unfortunately ... (
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