The markets are seeing red today with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) trading at $135.86, -0.60 (-0.44%). After Greece received its second bailout over the holiday weekend, the markets have started to show major cracks. Interestingly enough, this is happening just as the retail investor is jumping back into the market. This is setting up for a sell off and pivot top of 2012. Yes, you heard it first here, we are close, if not at the highs of 2012.
Religious or not, there is something we can all learn from the Christian practice of lent—a 40 day period (starting this Wednesday) of self-denial and reflection meant to prepare the heart for the Easter holiday.
As a debt settlement company, we like to encourage our clients to set aside some of today’s wants in order to ensure them a better tomorrow. In many cases, this means giving up unnecessary expenses temporarily—a test of willpower, dedication and commitment to the bigger picture.
We’ve collected some beneficial (and realistic) items to consider abstaining from, especially for those trying to get out of debt. If you have any other suggestions, we’d love to hear your comments.
The latest economic data out of the eurozone is pointing to a possible recession, and that has the euro losing ground to the US dollar today.
I reported about a month ago that I was pushing off from shore and beginning my quest to pen an eBook worthy of your collective attention. I believe I have made some great progress along the way, and learned many lessons, but I must admit that it has not come easily.
So last week we took a look at what makes a good professor or teacher. Perhaps equally relevant is the question of what makes a good student. Now obviously there is a difference between knowing what makes a good student, and being willing to put in the time in order to become one.
Betterment.com announced today that they will be lowering their fees substantially, across the board, as well as opening IRA investments to all users of the site.
Everybody likes free stuff, so we wanted to get in on the fun as well. Our last contest was a bit of a failure so now we are presenting you with two opportunities to get a free Sony Reader WiFi
US dollar is surging against Japanese yen today. The result is a strong expectation for Japanese company earnings, and hopes that things can get back on track for Japan, now that yen weakness is more pronounced.
Owning an apartment building or any rental unit means you’re the boss and that you make the rules. However, many landlords can sometimes be confused about which rules are really acceptable, or which rules can come off as harsh as the Nazi’s. However, when it comes to allowing pets in the place, it may be better off for you to be as strict as possible in saying no.
There are many reasons why pets should be an absolute no-no in your property. Below are some of them:
Dying is inevitable. As morbid as it may sound, this holds true for everyone. No exceptions. Everybody knows this fact and yet only a handful of individuals actually plan for their death. Death is not a popular topic in any household. It is not your typical mealtime conversation.
And yet, experiences show that unprepared deaths leave tremendous amounts of burdens to those left behind. These burdens are not limited to emotional burdens but also include burdensome tasks like loads of paper works, bills to pay, intestate settlements to name a few. Presently, not planning for death is IMPRACTICAL. Though, we cannot choose how we are going to die, we can however plan how everything will work out after we go.
