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When Should You Use Margin When Investing?

You are making a bet that your returns on the investments you buy on margin are going to be greater than the interest rate you pay your broker for th[...] read more »
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Stock Market Trading Execution Terminology

It's important for investors to understand stock market trading terms. Efficient execution of orders can provide risk management and cost benefits. read more »
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Using a Stock Screener to Choose Dividend Stocks

You can use a stock screener to help you find dividend stocks that fit your requirements. Many web sites and brokerages offer stock screeners that ca[...] read more »
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7 Low P/E Stocks that May be Undervalued

Price to Earnings ratio provides a useful indicator of valuation. While one should never rely on just one indicator to make investment decisions, thi[...] read more »
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6 Simple Tips Rogue Can Use to Get Started with Investing

It's never too early to invest. If you are ready to get started, here are a few tips to help you on your way. read more »
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Spreads to Watch for an Idea of Where the Stock Market is Going

Junk Bonds vs. Treasury Bonds and the TED Spread are indicators to gauge the overall feeling in the financial markets and possibly the stock market. read more »
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5 Tips for Building Your Dividend Income Portfolio

Creating a portfolio that offers reasonable returns that meet your monthly cash flow needs is, for the most part, a work of time. Here are 5 tips tha[...] read more »
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How Big An Advance Is Valuation-Informed Indexing Investing?

Valuation-Informed Indexing is Buy-and-Hold 2.0. It’s the new Buy-and-Hold. It is Buy-and-Hold, New and Improved. That’s all it is. read more »
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Bank Stocks: Long Term Problems for Banking System

Bank stocks are no longer investments for widows and orphans. Volatility and erratic dividends are symptoms of long term banking system challenges. read more »
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30-Year Mortgage Near Record Lows: Time to Refinance?

Refinancing your mortgage loan to a lower rate has some advantages that can help you ease your financial situation. Here are some of the advantages t[...] read more »
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The TradeKing Review You MUST Read Before You Apply for a TradeKing Account

One of the most popular online brokers is TradeKing, and it’s not hard to see why. TradeKing offers inexpensive trades, as well as a variety of accou[...] read more »
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Should You Sell a Dividend Cutter?

One of the reasons that many people sell dividend paying stocks is because the company decided to cut its dividend. However, immediately selling a di[...] read more »
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Cost Basis Reporting - Free From Broke

Cost basis reporting is an important concept to understand when you are selling investments as it can affect what you pay in taxes. See how new rules[...] read more »
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Investing Terms: Growth Stocks and Value Stocks

As you formulate an investing strategy, make sure you understand the difference between growth stocks and value stocks. read more »
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Playing Dominion vs. Playing the Market

Why does playing a game, like Dominion, make so much more sense than investing in the stock market in this day and age? See how the two differ and wh[...] read more »
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