As The Cost Of Living Increases And The U.S. Dollar Contintues To Depreciate, The Idea Of Us Prosper

As the cost of living increases and the U.S. dollar continues to depreciate, the idea of US prosperity continues to become more of an illusion.

Surprise-Energy, Precious Metals And Base Metals Will Be In Demand In The Coming Years

Today, Morgan Stanley put out a number of comprehensive analysis discussing the demand for commodities and the outlook for some mining companies. In short, they remain bullish on many, but not all base metals and energy commodities, and the main reason is demand from China.

Learning To Trade Futures

You need an unemotional approach, backed up by the confidence that you can do it. This confidence comes from proving to yourself that you can win more often than you lose when you trade futures.

The Benefits Of Investing In ISAs

Whether you choose to use an Individual Savings Account (ISA) to save cash or invest in stocks and shares, the benefits are sure to be diverse and hugely rewarding.

Mortgage Acclerators in the News

NBC News in Las Vegas runs a new piece about a local man saving big money and tons of time by using software to pay off his mortgage.

Economic Indicators

What are Economic Indicators? - simply any economic statistic, such as the unemployment rate, GDP, or the inflation rate, which indicate how well the economy is doing and how well the economy is going to do in the future.

Spanish Mortgages v UK Mortgages

Many have wondered if it benefits an investor in Spanish property to have their loan processed in the UK or Spain. This article is written for the express purpose of comparing the two in an attempt to help you make an informed decision.

A New Way to Ride the Overseas Real Estate Boom

Now is an opportune time to take advantage of a new offering that became available for investors looking to capitalize on the continued boom in real estate investment trusts (REIT) overseas. While a lot of the U.S. REITs have either lost their momentum or have seen their share prices rise so much that their yields have dropped substantially, there are numerous opportunities overseas.

Trader's Daily Routine Checklist

It’s not mainly about checking everything and read all the information out there before the market opens. It’s about be satisfied with the retaining content that works for the trading system. But most important, creating a routine that becomes the foundation in building success in investing or trading.

Panicked Buyers to Drive Molybdenum Price and Moly Stocks Higher

Record nickel prices, new copper discharge rules and increasing use of secondary water as power plant coolant are drivers in a rising molybdenum price. Strong demand couples with greatly reduced molybdenum inventories are causing traders to sweat. Investors are flocking to the sector for the best investment opportunities.

Stock Picks 101 - Trading by the Hour

If you're on the lookout to trade a hot stock pick, you're constantly looking for an edge. One thing I don't see discussed much is the concept that all parts of the trading day are not equal. Let’s see how this looks by walking through a day in the market...

Stock Picks 101 - Want to Learn Humility? Become a Great Trader

The stock market is ingeniously designed so that everyone has an even chance to make money. We all like to be treated as if we're special, but the markets are designed so that nobody is treated this way. They will simply ignore what you believe about yourself and take your money. True humility is the solution to this. If you are truly humble, skilled and experienced, the market will give you back more than it takes.

Trading Futures Can Be A Lot Easier (And Fun) Than You Thought

So, if you ever listen to CNBC in the morning, you'll hear about the futures markets, fair value and all that good stuff. But most of us regular folk avoid the futures markets, as you need special investment accounts, knowledge and are fearful of having to take custody of several pork bellies if your bet goes wrong. Well, now there's an alternative with interesting capabilities. Want to bet on whether or not we'll take action against Iran (a 3rd simultaneous war?) or N Korea (a 4th)? Although seemingly outlandish, these are actually great hedges against the general bull market that's occurring now.

The #1 Golden Key to Killer Commercial Real Estate Deals

What better combination than an eager buyer and a motivated seller? Read on for more information on how you can help land killer real estate deals every time.

Some Healthy Investor Skepticism

Markets are efficient, but not quite so for the masses, who generally don't have access to program trading and advance warning of impending disasters. What small investors can do though, is be skeptical. Questioning abnormal projections, erratic and abhorrent behavior on the part of company executives can save you money; or make you money if you want to hedge your portfolio with stocks just itching for a crash. Rather than going 100% equities in a portfolio, broad diversification is important.