Month: May 2008

MarketMash: Long week is over, short week to profit

Last week saw a good deal of action in the markets. The bad news is that even as we were excited to enter the long weekend and the Hamptons are starting to see more life and less clothes (so I am told). The bad news is starting to sink-in and...

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Money Girl -The Preferred Way to Make Money

I am still the guest host for Money Girl and this episode teaches about preferred stocks.

Episode Text:

…Back in episode 26 of Money Girl there was a little shortcut discussed which is used in finance known as the “Rule of 72”. It states that dividing 72 into the interest rate you...

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Rock Bottom Housing Prices or Simply Math Gone Wild

OK, I have a question… (seriously) The idea that home prices are now at “rock-bottom” prices has been floating around lately. How is the NAHB coming up with their conclusions? In particular, do they include the sales price of short-sales? How about foreclosures?

If so, then is the average price really...

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WSJ on Credit Card Lenders – Looming Danger

It seems that the pot is finally starting to simmer and there is an awakening to the problem that seems so obvious. The WSJ did a good job at looking at both sides of the argument by seems to lean towards the reality of an economy that is standing up...

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TDI Episode 57: Making the Grade with Afraid to Trade

Guest: Corey Rosenbloom, Pro Investor and top blogger. We look at the best ways to start trading the markets and how Corey controls risk and continually learns. He gives a stunning review of my book – The Disciplined Investor… Nice! We also discuss the sector rotation that would be occurring...

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