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Investing in Municipal Bonds or Munis

2011-08-26T09:11:00.000-07:00

Investing in municipal bonds is one way to get a higher yield or interest rate in your portfolio. The interest you earn on municipal bonds or munis is exempt from federal and possibly state taxes. Are municipal bonds right for your portfolio.

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How to Trade the Financial Sector and Banks with ETFs

2011-08-26T08:57:00.000-07:00

The banks and financial sector have been in the stock market news for years now. First they went down and then came back up and now could be going down again. You can profit when the bank and financial stocks go up and when they go down by trading the right ETFs. Here is a comprehensive list of the financial sector ETFs.

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How to Profit in a Bear Market or Stock Market Correction with Inverse ETFs

2011-08-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

You don’t have to sit back and watch your profits disappear during a bear market or a stock market correction. You can profit in a bear market or stock market correction using inverse and leveraged ETFs if you know which ETFs to trade and how long to hold them. Here is a list of shorting ETFs.

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The Compounding Error of ETFs and Leveraged ETFs

2011-08-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

When you buy a leveraged ETF, you would expect to get that percentage of profit if the index moves in the right direction. Because of the compounding error of ETFs, you might not get the return you expected. Learn about volatility drag or compounding errors of ETFs and how to avoid bad surprises when trading ETFs.

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CreditReport.Com Review

2011-08-26T07:31:00.000-07:00

Being able to monitor your credit report is important today since identity theft is so common. CreditReport.com will monitor your credit report and your credit score for any unusual activity or changes. You can read how CreditReport.com compares with other credit report monitoring companies.

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TradeKing Review

2011-08-26T07:11:00.000-07:00

TradeKing is a good online broker with an excellent trading platform and low prices. TradeKing has many tools you can use including fundamental and technical analysis, real time charting, probability calculators and tax evaluators. If you trade a lot of stocks and options, you will also appreciate their low costs. Read how TradeKing compares with E*Trade and other brokers.

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How to Profit from Falling Commodity Prices with Inverse ETFs and ETNs

2011-06-06T15:47:00.000-07:00

Commodity prices have been increasing the past year, but recently they have dropped. This drop could be short-term or a long-term trend. Either way, you can use ETFs and ETNs to profit when commodities drop in price. Commodities like oil, wheat, corn or precious metals. Here is a comprehensive list of ETFs and ETNs to profit when commodity prices drop.

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How to Buy the Right HDTV Antenna

2011-06-06T15:28:00.000-07:00

There is some confusion about which antenna to get for digital TV or HDTV and some are having trouble getting a good signal. There is no difference between a regular antenna, digital TV and a HDTV antenna. An antenna is designed for the frequency you want it to receive, the antenna doesn’t care if it’s digital or HDTV. First you have to know what frequencies your local digital TV stations are on, and then decide which antenna is best for your home. This article will help you with this decision.

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How to Profit from Falling Oil and Gas Prices with ETFs

2011-06-06T15:22:00.000-07:00

The price of oil has been dropping recently as have other commodities. This could be short term, but one thing is certain, oil will go up and it will go down, whether it is Middle East unrest, the dollar or the economy. Here is a list of oil and oil company ETFs and ETNs that you can use to profit when oil prices drop.

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Horizon Gold Credit Card Review

2011-04-28T19:13:00.000-07:00

People who are trying to build or rebuild their credit ratings or FICO scores will often receive offers like the Horizon unsecured credit card offers in the mail or read about them online. There are many things you have to be aware of when before you sign up for a credit card like this. This Horizon credit card is not a normal Visa or MasterCard that you can use anywhere. With this Horizon credit card, you can only use it at their online store.

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Guide to Chinese ETFs

2011-04-28T18:26:00.000-07:00

China is the second largest economy in the world and growing. They have an increasing middle class that want to buy consumer goods. China is one of the BRIC countries and a good way to diversify your portfolio into an emerging market could be to buy Chinese ETFs. Here is a comprehensive list of Chinese ETFS, this also includes Hong Kong ETFs.

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Guide to Japanese ETFs

2011-04-28T18:08:00.000-07:00

Since the earthquake and tsunami, Japan has a lot of rebuilding to do. Japan will be using many Japanese companies to do this rebuilding. Many Japanese companies are household names like Canon, Honda, Sony and Mitsubishi. The disaster could actually spur Japan’s economy and this could be a good time to invest in Japanese ETFs. Here is a comprehensive list of those ETFs

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Guide to Middle Eastern ETFs

2011-04-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

The Middle East is in turmoil at this time with regime and governments changes. When things settle down, the Middle East could be a great place to invest some of your money. Middle Eastern countries are not just about oil wells. Some Middle Eastern countries have a lot of money to spend and they are spending it on numerous industries like banking, real estate and communications

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Finding the Best Dividend and High Yield Stocks

2011-02-04T16:22:00.000-08:00

With interest rates so low there has to be a better way to have your money working for you. Finding stocks that pay a decent dividend and a high yield is a good option. With banks and CDs paying nothing, it is important to find the best and safest dividend paying stocks.

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Strategies for Investing in Silver

2011-02-04T16:16:00.000-08:00

There is an increasing interest with strategies for investing in silver. Along with its precious metal value, silver is also used more in industry than gold is, and any economic rebound could mean more silver is needed. Silver can be very volatile but could produce a larger percentage gain than gold could now.

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Born To Sell Review - Covered Calls Analytics & Screening Tools

2011-02-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

Born to Sell is an advanced online covered call options analyzing and screening tool to help investors choose the best covered calls to trade or protect their stock positions.

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Wall Street Survivor Review: Online Stock Market Game

2010-11-18T15:24:00.000-08:00

Wall Street Survivor is an online stock market trading game where you can compete against other traders, win money and practice trading strategies. Being able to practice is important not only to get used to trading stocks, options and ETF’s but also practice mental discipline.

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Identity Theft: What to do When Someone Steals Your Social Security Number

2010-11-18T15:14:00.000-08:00

Identity theft is certainly on the rise. There are certain steps you need to take if you are a victim of identity theft. Stolen Social Security numbers (SSN) are the main target of identity theft.

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What Caused the Great Recession of 2008-2009?

2010-10-08T15:07:00.000-07:00

The causes of the Great Recession of 2008-2009. What and who caused the Great Recession of 2008. The stupidity and greed might surprise you. Was it the banks, the government, the mortgage writers or everyone.

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How to Invest in Wheat and Agriculture

2010-08-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

Wheat prices are higher and other agriculture prices could follow as the demand for wheat is up around the world, but prices could drop back down. Here are some ways you can invest and profit in rising or falling wheat prices.

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How to Invest a Financial Windfall

2010-08-14T17:14:00.000-07:00

A financial windfall can be wonderful or miserable, depending how you handle this money. There are some important rules and tips to keep in mind when looking for ways to make the most of your new financial windfall money. Investing, saving for a new home or paying off debts, be careful with your money.

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Guide to Writing Articles, SEO and Backlinks

2010-06-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

Writing articles for the Internet is different than writing for a print publication; you have to pay attention to the SEO. Here are some ideas and tips I have learned through experience and I hope they help you.

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How to Invest in Emerging Markets

2010-06-13T19:48:00.000-07:00

It seems that no matter where you invest your money, it is a nerve racking roller coaster ride. How can you invest your money and still be able to sleep at night, diversification is one way to do this. By investing in emerging markets, you can diversify your portfolio and lessen the risks of the stock market.

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The History of Stock Market Panics

2010-06-13T19:44:00.000-07:00

Stock market panics are nothing new and there are lessons to be learned. Words like stock market panic, bank runs, bailouts, greedy bankers, financial contagion, short selling, illiquidity and credit crises are nothing new to the stock market.

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The History of the Turbulent 1970s

2010-06-13T19:39:00.000-07:00

If you think the 2000s have been dismal, you should have seen the turbulent 1970s, one political storm after another, recession and inflation that made grown-ups cry and the start of terrorism in the US and around the world. Here is that history.

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Amazon.Com is Closing Their Affiliate Program in Certain States

2010-04-19T18:36:00.000-07:00

Residents of Colorado are the most recent to lose their Amazon Associates affiliates program. No one had any idea this was about to happen. Why is Amazon.com doing this and could your Amazon business be the next to have to shut down.

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How to Find and Legally Use Photos in Your Articles and Blogs

2010-01-04T09:30:00.000-08:00

Using photos and images in your articles and blogs can really enhance the look. But using photos other than your own can get you into legal trouble and knowing which photos you can use and how to use them properly is very important.

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Smart Grid or Invasion of Privacy

2010-01-04T09:27:00.000-08:00

President Obama wants us to have a smart grid; the smart grid will save us energy and save the planet. It sounds wonderful, but can it be an invasion of privacy. After reading this article, the next time you hear the term smart grid, you will know what they are talking about.

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How To Invest In Gold, Silver And Platinum

2009-12-31T15:54:00.000-08:00

Gold has continued higher and many say it will continue to go even higher when inflation starts. Gold isn’t the only precious metal; you can also invest in silver, platinum and palladium. And you can also make money if these metals drop in price.

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Carbon Capture and Storage Explained and How To Invest in CCS

2009-11-15T17:33:00.000-08:00

It is inevitable that sooner or later, companies that produce carbon pollution are going to have to either pay a high price or drastically reduce the carbon emissions from their plants. The technology to do this with is carbon capture storage (CCS). There are companies already in this industry you can invest in.

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Free Online SEO Tools and Advice

2009-10-07T08:04:00.000-07:00

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can be a very complicated subject with varying correct answers. They are several key areas to help you with your SEO and get more people to read your articles, blogs and web pages. These free web sites can get you started with SEO areas like keywords, proper keyword density, content and links.

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The Best Stock Market Books

2009-08-18T17:22:00.000-07:00

I have been a trader in stocks, mutual funds and options since 1983, and have learned a lot of lessons. To succeed in investing or trading in the stock market, you have to read and read more. I have read many books and many of them were just books to sell a system that never worked. These books I have listed are the best of the books for investing, day and swing trading, picking mutual funds and ETFs and option trading.

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Investing in Algae: The Next Form of Renewable Energy

2009-08-18T17:16:00.000-07:00

The search for the alternative to oil continues. The idea of using corn for ethanol has faded as food prices have gone up and planting so much corn has hurt farmlands. There is a lot of promise using algae as an alternative to petroleum, not to mention that algae doesn’t take up arable land or use edible food. Using algae could also help the global warming problem by using up CO2.

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Ways to invest in India

2009-06-09T18:33:00.000-07:00

In May 2009, the stock market of India and companies of India surged when the Indian National Congress party won a re-election to form a government, and is viewed as pro-business and pro-economy. There are several ways to invest in Indian stocks and the expected growth of India.

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How to find the right lawyer

2009-05-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

Finding a lawyer or as they liked to be called, attorney, is very easy. At last count there were 1.143 million registered lawyers in the United States. Finding a lawyer is too easy, finding the right lawyer and the right lawyer for your particular case is the hard part.

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How to represent yourself in small claims court

2009-05-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

Many times someone will find themselves in a legal dispute over a contract, damages, wages or a number of other reasons. The disputed amount doesn’t warrant hiring a lawyer but is enough to justify a legal action. That is why there is small claims court, yet many people think that they cannot represent themselves in a court of law. You can and it isn't that hard.

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Why does health insurance cost so much

2009-05-29T07:32:00.000-07:00

Health insurance costs continue to rise higher each year. Every time your health insurance comes up for renewal through your employer, it costs much more. Each year our health insurance costs take more money out of our paychecks. Here are some reasons why health insurance costs so much and what could be done to lower it.

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How to invest in rising oil prices

2009-05-29T07:16:00.000-07:00

There are various ways to invest in rising oil prices, you can buy stocks in companies who do the exploring and the drilling for the oil. You can buy companies that sell the equipment or you can buy companies that do the research to find the oil. And you can invest in the actual oil itself.

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Basic option trading: buying calls and puts

2009-05-29T07:04:00.000-07:00

Option trading in the stock market seems simple at first, but there are many different facets and strategies to trading options. Options can be traded on almost any stock or index. This explains the basics of buying calls and puts on stocks and indexes.

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Option trading is like baseball

2009-05-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

Trading options in the stock market is a lot like baseball. You can either win or lose depending on how you play the game and how you control your errors.

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How to invest in infrastructure spending

2009-05-29T06:51:00.000-07:00

There has been talk recently that one way we can get out of this severe recession is to put people to work, and the one area that really needs work is infrastructure. President Obama especially favors this, and has proposed a $90 billion for infrastructure jobs. What are some good infrastructure stocks to invest in.

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Safe investments; CDs, Treasuries, money markets and TIPS

2009-05-29T06:44:00.000-07:00

The stock market is still a scary place to put your money. Can you trust mutual fund managers now. Interest rates are low. So where do you put your money today and still be able to sleep at night.

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Investing in renewable energy companies

2009-05-29T06:27:00.000-07:00

Renewable energy, clean energy and alternative energy many times mean the same things, but not always. With the election of President Obama, he seems determined to push green energy and this could be the time to buy stocks in green energy and alternative energy sources.

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Basics of sector investing

2009-05-29T06:19:00.000-07:00

There are many different sectors to look at when investing and building a portfolio, all you have to do is look around your own house. Right away you will see the different sectors. Take the consumer discretionary and the consumer non-discretionary. Most if not all of those items are traded in the stock market.

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3 strategies for investing in gold

2009-05-28T18:50:00.000-07:00

Gold has always been a widely sought after metal and still is today. It has been a hot topic recently as it looks like inflation will increase substantially and the US dollar will lose more of its value. Here are the most popular ways to own, trade and invest in gold.

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Introduction to futures and commodity trading

2009-05-28T18:41:00.000-07:00

Some examples of what is traded are agriculture gold, silver, natural gas, hogs, cattle, orange juice, copper, oil and soybeans. Futures are not like stocks where you can hold them forever, a futures contract does expire on some date.

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Zombie debt collectors: Should you pay?

2009-05-28T18:34:00.000-07:00

No, this isn’t the latest horror movie, this is something that has been going on and is now becoming a real problem for consumers. This expanding new industry has prompted a flood of complaints to state and federal agencies.

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What collection agencies can and cannot do

2009-05-28T18:31:00.000-07:00

Debt collectors, collection agencies and bill collectors are all the same. With the current recession and job losses going on, the complaints against collection agencies have increased dramatically. There are federal and state laws that cover this and there are many things you as a consumer can do to stop the bill collectors from harassing you and breaking these laws.

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How to get your free credit report and fix it

2009-05-28T18:27:00.000-07:00

As of 2003 thanks to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (the FACT act), every American is now entitled to their credit report free once a year from the three major credit-reporting agencies.

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Historical facts about the Great Depression

2009-05-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

The Great Depression was the worst economic depression in United States history. It started on October 29, 1929, a day known as Black Tuesday when the stock market crashed. Historians point to several factors that caused this crash.

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How to choose the right mutual funds

2009-05-28T18:03:00.000-07:00

Most people with a 401k have a group of mutual funds which to choose from, for your own account than you have thousands to choose from. Here are some ways to choose the best funds that are right for you.

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Mutual fund basics

2009-05-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

Mutual funds are the main investments of a person’s 401k and possibly IRA accounts. Yet many people ignore what they have in their 401k, just pick this and that fund and then forget and hope they do well without really understanding what they own.

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Investing 101: How to invest in a bear market

2009-05-28T17:39:00.000-07:00

There is no magic bullet that I know of. You can wait it out and continue to hold your positions, or take risks and buy put options or go short in the falling market, if it falls more.

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How to make money in a falling stock market

2009-05-28T17:19:00.000-07:00

You don’t have to lose money in a down stock market and there are ways to make money. But it is riskier then the buy and hold method of investing. This wouldn’t be called investing it is trading. You can’t just buy these options and funds and forget about them, they need to be watched carefully.

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Your 2009 stimulus money; what to be cautious of

2009-05-28T17:15:00.000-07:00

We do not get a check in the mail this time; the employer will be taking less money out of your paycheck with lower withholdings. In the past we’ve gotten our stimulus check and you didn’t have to do anything concerning the next year’s taxes. This time you might end up owing the Internal Revenue Service when you do your taxes in 2010.

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How the stimulus bill could affect you

2009-05-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

There is a lot to this stimulus package and still some questions. It affects some Americans many ways and it doesn’t help some Americans at all. Here are some of the ways this February 2009 stimulus could affect you and your family.

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How to get your security deposit back

2009-05-28T16:50:00.000-07:00

Getting your security deposit back isn’t as easy as it should be or as it sounds. Since all states have their own laws concerning the security deposit, this article gives you a general idea of the things you need to do.

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