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Oils Well That Ends Well
I’ve been really surprised that the Dow Jones industrial average continues to drop. The last time it dropped to 8,200 I thought it would be the last chance at those prices. As I write this, the mark is at 7,500 and some indications seem to say that it could go even lower. Despite that, we’ve [...]
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How I Invested My Roth IRA This Year
About a month ago, I asked you to help me invest my money. I got a lot of great recommendations. As he did last year, Get Rich Slick had the most creative idea, involving options trading. Like last year, I’m sure it will do fantastic. I’m currently not entirely comfortable with options at this stage. [...]
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Play the Annual Invest Lazy Man’s Money Game
Last year, around this time, I asked readers to invest my money. I’ve decided to turn this into an annual post – at least as long as I qualify for a Roth IRA. Requisite Financial Background: I have $4000 from my 2007 Roth IRA to invest. I know I should have my 2008 contribution to [...]
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A Lazy Portfolio
Investing can seem very complex if you are new to it. There are so many options out there. How is one to choose between stocks, mutual funds, CDs, corporate bonds, treasury bonds, savings accounts, and even more exotic options like lending on Prosper. With all this complexity it may be worth simplifying things dramatically. Here’s [...]
