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Here is a short word on the subject of diversification. It looks like the professionals have been getting it wrong as well. Come and take a look.

Consumer spending dropped .5% in September according to the latest information from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, led by the end of the Cash for Clunkers Program.

Hi there, we are about to tackle the most difficult part of being a financial advisor, and that is the threat of ARBITRATION. In a system set up to protect investors, it has become surprisingly easy to take advantage of the system and the brokers. Come and take a look.

Here is part two of careers, the Financial Advisor, and continuation to part one, the Stockbroker. Here we discover what is nearest and dearest to all of you out there. How much money can I make?

Here is the last installment on careers. I chose to sepperate this from the rest as it is so important to understand the two big risks to having a career in this field. After you read this you will have an idea if this is a good career choice for you or not.

This is for those who love the market and are thinking it would be great to gamble with other peoples money. Or something like that.

The NY Times had an interesting article that analyzed the performance of bonds versus stocks over the last 10 years and over other extended periods of time.

Apple's to an all time high was more than predictable, it was obvious.

CBS's 60 Minutes' H1N1 report last night was very well done, and conveyed the proper message that everyone born after 1950 should have an H1N1 vaccine in addition to the regular flu vaccine this year. But, here is what I found inappropriate.

Here is an idea for those of you desiring fixed icome but do not have enough capital to set up laddered bond portfolio. Preferred stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange along side their cousins,common stock.

Let's talk risk. Risk has little to do with dollar amount and everything to do with percentage of capital invested. Only you knows what is right for you in terms of risk, and what you can sleep with. Good luck and happy investing.

A bit of old fashioned jawboning from the fed chief has treasuries tumbling rapidly. Investors and traders alike wonder if a hike in rates may be sooner than was widely believed.

Here is a short series on how it works. How does your broker get paid, and how to get the best bang for your buck. Happy Investing

BABs; you have probably heard of them, how can you not, so let's take a look and see what they are all about.

Nearly everybody, especially us men, like to think we are somewhat of a market timing guru, when in fact I have only ever seen one person who could ever time the market effectively. So maybe it is time we began following the old addage, you gotta be in it to win it, and begin investing. Good Luck and Happy Investing