Archive for the 'financial' Category


Your Identity Has Been Stolen: a 24-Point Recovery Checklist

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Over 700,000 people get their identity stolen every year in the US. This comprehensive tutorial will walk you through the steps that will help you recover your identity and restore your credit rating.

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How to Time Your Gadget Purchases: The Ultimate Guide | The Free Geek

Monday, March 19th, 2007

You can own every gadget your heart desires, but why pay more than you have to? Here are 8 specific tips to help you get a better deal on those sexy must-have electronics.

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The Sector Series: Entertain Me

Wednesday, January 29th, 2003

Hard times are subjective, like some non-durable goods. A loss of income and a falling dollar on top of war worries and flat portfolios can be depressing. Do we stay depressed and worried, or do we have outlets to keep our spirits up? If we don’t have discretionary income, how do we entertain ourselves? If money weren’t an issue, then what sort of entertainment would we choose? Is it food or fun parks? Movies or murder novels? Do we jump into a bubble bath or hop on a plane?

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The Sector Series: Non-Durable Consumer Goods

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2003

Let’s say we met a friend at the mall this past weekend to explore the racks for seasonal sales. Afterward, we saluted each other over a martini and a bit of broccoli quiche. Then we went home, took a shower, brushed our teeth, downed our prescription medicine, and cuddled up under that flannel blanket and quilt we bought last year at an online store. As we relaxed, we read a book with pages lit by a 75-watt soft light bulb.

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The Sector Series: Durable Consumer Goods

Wednesday, January 15th, 2003

The market surged on opening after the holidays. That was a big “duh.” Now, we’re facing the tail end of the post-holiday re-investment rally and we’re once again shrugging our shoulders. Where do we place our investment dollars, and how quickly do we need to act? Do we take the plunge and hope the water isn’t so cold it stops our hearts?

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The Sector Series: Industry - Heavy Duty

Wednesday, January 8th, 2003

At the end of every year, I spend too much time in airport newsstands perusing and purchasing magazines shouting stock market predictions for the upcoming year. Reading the articles between these covers - for me - is almost as scary as flying.

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Mom’s Method of Stock Research: Part Three

Wednesday, January 30th, 2002

We can’t believe January is history. Sheesh! Before I know it, Cora will be old enough to support me. Before we go into that topic, we have more information to cover at BUYandHOLD. Surf back to your company’s page through the stock research section, and find your company’s “Company Profile” page.

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Mom’s Method of Stock Research: Part Two

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2002

We’re not going to beat around the bush this week, as we have a lot to cover in your stock’s company profile. Surf to the BUYandHOLD stock research page, plug in your stock, and we’ll get started!

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Mom’s Method of Stock Research: Part One

Wednesday, January 16th, 2002

Just when I think I’ve seen it all is usually when I discover something new. Take last week’s article on my New Year’s resolution to become more aware - as I was writing this article, I just became aware BUYandHOLD has “Stock Baskets” for sale. Wow - what a convenience for the busy investor!

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The Delayed Resolution Plan

Wednesday, January 9th, 2002

New Year’s resolutions are not lost on me - I only have about a five-year delay factor involved with these little tools of self-discipline. This is beneficial in some respects. For instance, the scale I bought six years ago still looks brand new. Finally, last year, it got a small workout - even if I didn’t.

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