9 Exchange Traded Funds Worth a Second Look

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There are so many ETFs on the market that the landscape looks like the mutual fund world. In order to find the quality funds you have to sift through the hundreds of others that probably aren’t a good fit for you. I, like most investors, have a short list of funds that I use to [...]

Day Trading and Stock Market Volatility

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What is market volatility? Market volatility is when the market goes up 175 points one day, down 250 points the next day, then back up 300 the following day. Heck, the markets can do this all in one day. I’ve mentioned before that news is what moves the markets and that the markets hate uncertainty. [...]

Stock Market In 2012 – A Good Year Or A Bad Year

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What will 2012 bring for the stock market? That is debatable, if we look back at what occurred over the past few years we might be able to identify some pros and cons. The European debt crisis that has become front and center in the news is very reminiscing, of our financial crisis in 2008. Even [...]

A Few Stock Picks for 2012

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Not too long ago, I set up a new portfolio for a client. He is in his 40s and has a balance of what I would consider to be upper middle class. His risk tolerance is middle of the road where he doesn’t want a bunch of fixed income but he doesn’t want to take [...]

2012 Stock Market – Say No To Predictions

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Tis the season. If you’re an investor, you’ve probably noticed the endless barrage of media coming to you that includes predictions for 2012. The hottest stocks for 2012, what will the market do, will Europe finally stabilize, will the housing market finally rebound, and will we enter the great age of prosperity that we once [...]

Stay in Shape Without Spending a Lot of Money

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When you exercise on a regular basis you improve your quality of your life because it keeps you stronger and healthier. Exercising regularly also helps to keep infections and health problems at bay. But even though we know these things deep down we still find excuses not to lace up our sneakers and move our [...]

Saving Money – Name Brands or Store Brands – Which is Best

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When you do your shopping do you tend to always buy name brand products or are you more inclined to choose generic and store brand items? Some shoppers are faithful to certain brand names while others are open to trying the generic (and generally cheaper) store brands. Often times we find a name brand product [...]

Saving Money When it Seems You Have None to Save

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We just never know what life may have to send our way which is why it is always helpful to have some emergency cash stashed away. Whether it is for the proverbial rainy day, for a much awaited trip or for house or car repairs we all need to be saving money. It just may [...]

Market Volatility – The New Normal

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The stock market volatility as of late is a day traders delight and an investors nightmare. The volatile markets give day traders the opportunity to make a lot of money in a short period of time. If you are an investor it can be tough to handle. There are no foolproof ways to deal with [...]

Should Couples Have Separate Bank Accounts

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Billy and his wife Sally share a joint checking account. They are married and feel that everything should be shared, including their money. They discuss all of the purchases that they make and they come to an agreement about their finances before they spend anything. This makes sense to them. Their money is us and [...]

Simple Steps to Follow For Refinancing

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Refinancing can be successful for you if you understand what it involves and are patient and well prepared for what needs to take place in the process. It is easier than you might think but you need to be smart about it. Currently mortgage rates are at a low which has led to many homeowners [...]

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