The Economy Is Not The Stock Market (21 Mar 2006) Think the stock market is directly linked to the economy? Think again. Economic data has little to do with how your stocks perform.
Making Every Penny Count (21 Mar 2006) On May 25, 2005 and retroactive back to January 1, 2005 the IRS has redefined section 415 Compensation to include post severance compensation if it's paid within 2-1/2 months after separation from service. But this is only for payments that would have been paid if the participant had continued in employment or if they are for bona fide sick, vacation and other leave.
Your Worst Enemy To Successful Investing - The Media (21 Mar 2006) How do you make your investment decisions and where do you get your information? If you're like most of the people I know, you look to the experts. That's fine, however it's important to be aware t...
The Conflict of Interest Game (21 Mar 2006) Disgruntled investors are going after Wall Street once again, this time accusing one of investment bank Morgan-Stanley's high-tech mutual funds of making biased stock picks. Recent lawsuits allege ...
The Demise of Buy & Hold (21 Mar 2006) Based on consistent results I think Buy & Hold should be renamed Buy, Hold & Bye-Bye. It sounded great for a while, especially for the huge majority of investors who don't have the time or interest i...
Find a Methodology and Minimize Investment Madness (21 Mar 2006) There are many reasons to be investing these days, and too much opportunity to not have your money working for you. However, I believe the majority of people dread having to deal with investment mat...
Porters Five Forces Analysis (21 Mar 2006) If you've ever listened to Warren Buffett talk about investing, you've heard him mention the idea of a company's moat. The moat is a simple way of describing a company's competitive advantages. Com...
Begging Your Trust in Africa (21 Mar 2006) The syntax is tortured, the grammar mutilated, but the message - sent by snail mail, telex, fax, or e-mail - is coherent: an African bigwig or his heirs wish to transfer funds amassed in years of gra...
Bankers in Denial (21 Mar 2006) Denial is a ubiquitous psychological defense mechanism. It involves the repression of bad news, unpleasant information, and anxiety-inducing experiences. Judging by the German press, the country is i...
Rolling your 401k: Contributory IRA vs. Rollover IRA (21 Mar 2006) In an ideal world you would start your working career with a great company in your early 20s, steadily climb the corporate ladder, retire at age 65, and draw a sufficient income from your accumulated...
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