Posted on 02 March 2010 by The Don

Picking investments or stocks is no easy task. Many try to time the market, others believe they have all the answers. Reality is that through my years trading I learned a few things about investing and attempting to time the market. Timing the market is quite dangerous as its easy to get carried away and lose all your money, but if you can recognize trends and patterns it becomes a bit easier as long as you are not greedy. The pattern to look for is basic economic news that is ongoing as we speak and impacts the world of major corporations around us such as the recent recalls from Toyota Motor Corp. As we all know Toyota has lost quite a bit of credibility from US consumers due to the recent mass recall that has killed over 40 people so far.
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Posted on 10 January 2010 by The Don

We have all purchased a car at some point in our lives, and in most cases from a dealer local to us but did you get a good deal?
I am going to take you inside the mind of a car dealer and what the tricks are to getting the best deal on your next car. Keep in mind that figures portrayed will vary based on the dealer but the concept is the same no matter where you buy. There are 4 elements to cover here that you must understand in order to be able to win and we are going to cover them. They are: Acquisition, Research, Negotiations and Financing…
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Posted on 27 December 2009 by The Don

In the pursuit of wealth, it is easy to get side tracked and confuse success with the promise of success. I always like to take a look at some of the latest scams out there and how they make their money. This latest one by the name of 5Linx should be no stranger as it is starting to grow large enough to be getting your jobless neighbors involved too.
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Posted on 30 September 2009 by The Don

Buying your first home can seem complicated and time consuming, but fortunately for you. Secret Consulting brings you the quick easy guide to buying your first home. We will even go as far as to show you what benefits exist for those that have decided to take the plunge and purchase their first home.
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Posted on 25 September 2009 by The Don

Building credit for your business may seem confusing at first, and can seem to take a really long time. As complex as your personal credit might be, your business credit is just about twice as complex and can take time to understand. But fortunately for you, I will make it as simple as I can and make sure that by the time you are done reading this, you have a basic understanding of how to build your business credit and take your company to the next level.
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Posted on 23 August 2009 by The Don

The recession is coming to an end and many blame it on the ARM loans that were issued to those poor victims that simply didn’t read the terms on their loan documents, we have discussed over and over who is to blame for this recession and the fact that ARM loans are simply not at fault. It seems that the general public however is starting to agree with me as ARM loan sales are up and the rates are better than ever.
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Posted on 22 August 2009 by The Don

From the very beginning, we are all brainwashed into the idea of education and college and are told that college is the only gateway to success. We are also brought up with the idea that going to college and having a degree is an essential necessity in life. Lets take a moment and discuss the truth about importance of education.
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Posted on 22 July 2009 by The Don

We recently took a look at Banking stocks such as Citi Bank, Bank of America and some of the other giant banks out there and decided they were worth watching. Those stocks are now lower than they have ever been and seem like a great opportunity. The only downfall however remains that we are not the only ones watching and the only one hoping for a big gain. This is now becoming more of a danger than a calculated risk.
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Posted on 17 June 2009 by The Don
Retirement planning is important but often neglected…
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Posted on 15 June 2009 by The Don

What is a home equity line and why is it better than a regular loan?
America lives on debt, and obviously above its means… This reality is not going away and is simply a part of how we live, so let’s be smart about what we borrow and how to use it to our advantage. We used to look at our home as our nest egg or our own bailout money. Times have changed but reality remains that some have equity in their homes and still can get access to it at very attractive rates through a home equity loan.
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