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Special Report: Precise Direction in a Changing Market - November 2009

Spencer T. Coles — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:01:38 GMT

How to pocket +20% returns each week, no matter the direction of the market!

Most traders know or at least hope that there are betters ways to make money in the market than what they are currently doing. Many traders have heard of equity and index options, but have not done much research into them and what they are about. The PrecisionCharts trading system was built precisely to take advantage of the leverage these options can bring while at the same time reducing the risks inherent to option trading.

Making 20% a week may sound like an incredibly daunting task if not impossible to most traders, but in the following examples you will see how the PrecisionCharts trade signals can make it a reality for you!

Before diving into the mechanisms of how this system works it is necessary to understand the basics of options and how they can work to enhance your portfolio.

Top 10 Stocks Under $5 from PennyStockTreasure.com

IIP Webmaster — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:18:04 GMT

How to Find "Buried Treasure" in Wall Street’s Most Underappreciated Stocks

To many, making money in today’s stock market can be an extremely difficult - even impossible - task.

While it’s true you may be able to hold your own against your "peers" (other nonprofessional investors), beating seasoned market pros at their own game is a battle you’ll rarely win. The odds are just not in your favor, since these "experts" have the privilege of playing on an uneven financial field.

Over the course of my long career on "The Street", I’ve seen "up close and personal" how "conventional" Wall Street wisdom works against the "little guy" - the average investor.

But I’ve found a way to beat this system and earn above-average… or even extraordinary returns in the process-by unearthing what I now call Wall Street’s Buried Treasure.

So here’s the first thing you need to do related to that "conventional, deck stacked in their favor" Wall Street wisdom...

Savvy Money Moves to Make NOW for a Richer Retirement

IIP Webmaster — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:49:22 GMT

Are You Socking Away Enough?

The biggest planning mistake most people make is not realizing how much retirement will cost and how much money they will need. Fortunately, those who remember a few principles and use today's low-cost technology can substantially reduce the margin of error.

Surveys of future retirees abound. An interesting survey from Merrill Lynch found that 42% of Baby Boomers do not know how much money they will need to live comfortably in retirement. That is a key point because surveys of those already retired reveal that those who did some kind of retirement planning were better prepared financially than those who did no forecasts.

There are many ways to do some basic retirement planning in addition to taking the time and expense of meeting with a financial planner. There are books and other materials available through most 401(k) plans, mutual funds, and other financial service firms. There also are a number of web sites that offer retirement calculators, many of them free, some for a fee.

No matter which approach you use to plan for retirement, keep in mind that retirement planning is not science. It is an art. There are different methods for estimating retirement spending, and assumptions are used in each method. Do not simply accept the estimate generated. Understand how it was developed and its limits.

Here are the key principles to keep in mind...

The Continuing Recession: How Bad Is It and How Long Will It Last? - A personal conversation with John Mauldin

John Mauldin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:18:57 GMT

I told my readers we would have a recession in 2007; it’s now 14 months long and counting. Will this be a “V” shaped rebound or a “L” shaped recovery? With higher unemployment and lower consumer spending, this could be a nasty one, so here’s my thoughts on “Why” and “What You Can Do About It.”

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Forbe's Retirement Planning Guide

IIP Webmaster — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:35:25 GMT

Inside this guide:

7 Steps to Savings Sanity
The Great 401(k) Escape
The Shrinking Lump

Forbes’ Guide for Wine Lovers

IIP Webmaster — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:31:23 GMT

The most successful people in the world consider Forbes their indispensable business resource. To help readers like you play as hard as you work,we have created this “Guide for Wine Lovers,” Forbes’ essential guide to our favorite wines. There are wine selections here for everyday and for grand celebrations. We hope you will find it helpful on your next trip to the wine shop.

A Case for Investing in China

IIP Webmaster — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:32:30 GMT

The cradle of one of the oldest civilizations on earth is the scene of the most extraordinary economic and financial transformation in history. In the last 30 years, the People's Republic of China has been home to the fastest growing major economy the world has ever seen. This is a country where change is taking place on an unprecedented scale and at an unprecedented rate, where people are living lives unimaginable just a few years ago. This communist nation has learned how to cash in on capitalism and private enterprise. China and its people are growing richer and more powerful every day.

It is impossible to ignore the economic growth phenomenon that has unfolded in China over the past three decades. In 1978, Chairman Deng Xiaoping, the architect of "The New Socialist Market Economy", initiated an unprecedented social and economic transformation that ended Chairman Mao Zedong's devastating Cultural Revolution.

The successful implementation of this ambitious and revolutionary social experiment laid the foundation for what has become the world’s most dynamic economy. With average annual growth rates of approximately 10% since 1992 (hailed by The Economist in 2005 as "The Great Leap Forward” and “A Model of Reform”), China has emerged as an economic powerhouse. It has grown faster for longer than any country in history.

The People's Republic now accounts for 13% of global gross domestic product (GDP), based on purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates, and most economists agree that soon, China will surpass Japan in GDP making it the second largest economy on earth behind the United States. China's economy is already second when evaluated based on purchasing power and it has been suggested that China could reach parity with the U.S. by 2020.

China's accession to the World Trade Organization and the overwhelming success of the 2008 Olympics attest to China's growing importance on the world economic stage.

Forecast 2009: Deflation and Recession

IIP Webmaster — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:54:21 GMT

A Special Report From John Mauldin

Where are we headed in 2009? John Mauldin examines some of the larger forces which will have a major impact on the economies of the world over the coming year. Deflation, deleveraging, the fallout from the stimulus plans, housing, consumer spending, unemployment, and a lot more...

EverBank World Market Report - 12/1/2008

IIP Webmaster — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:27:23 GMT

November continued to see overseas purchases brought home as dollars, thus keeping the dollar in a rally that is now in its 4th month. We elected a new President in November without having to wait months for the outcome! As you read this, the markets will have entered into its year-end trading patterns of book squaring and closing out of risky positions. There is a ton of stuff to cover this month, so let’s not dawdle!

EverBank World Market Report - 11/1/2008

IIP Webmaster — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:25:23 GMT

October turned out to be a historic month in the Financial Sector. In all my years (since 1973) in the markets, I have never seen anything close to what’s going on today. The bailouts, the stimulus packages, the ultra-low interest rates, LIBOR out of whack, and the Financial Sector losses have all added up to a bizarre month, and unfortunately, it looks as though it may continue for a while.

World Market Report - 9/1/2008

IIP Webmaster — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:37:53 GMT

August, long known as the “dog days of summer” was just that for the currencies as the dollar staged a one-month rally to beat the band. This has been one swift, strong and relentless rally by the dollar, leading many to believe the weak dollar trend for the dollar had ended. And it may have… But I doubt it! And I’ll give you all kinds of reasons to agree with me as we journey through this month’s Review & Focus!

Forbes Investor's Guide (September 2008)

IIP Webmaster — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:32:39 GMT

Thirty pages of market analysis, commentary, and investment advice from Forbes Magazine, only for members of InvestorsInsight.com!