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Entries from July 2008

$50 in Free Trades for New Sign ups: Questrade

Date July 30, 2008

So I have recently just made a deal with Questrade, one of the cheapest online discount brokers around. So let me cut right to the chase…

10 Easy Tips to Foster a Successful Investment Portfolio

Date July 29, 2008

Easy access to investing information and the availability of online trading has made life much more enjoyable and less costly for do-it-yourself investors. The Internet has brought the “trading” desk to millions of households and it is now possible to buy and sell shares, options, warrants, interest rate securities and managed [...]

The Sun is Shining - Analyzing the GT Solar IPO

Date July 27, 2008

With the rising prices at the gas pumps, I decided to focus my attention to yet another alternative energy company.
Now, like many of you money doesn’t grow on trees for me, and I’m sure I speak for the majority when affirming my hate on the absurd prices of oil. What’s even more aggravating was [...]

Blackberry Thunder / Blackberry Bold on the Verge of Release — How will they affect RIMM?

Date July 24, 2008

First things first… are you guys as excited and anxious about the new Crackberries as I am? I sure hope so! However, don’t get your hopes up of owning one just yet, as RIM has pushed back the release dates on both devices due to minor technical issues and bugs they need to resolve. Research [...]

Free $250 Facebook Advertising, that’s right. Free.

Date July 21, 2008

Do you have a website, blog or item you want to advertise on Facebook for FREE? That’s right… FREE.

Visa is offering its cardholders coupons that can be redeemed to credit their balance.
For those of you who are not advertising on facebook already (and even if you are) and want to give it a try, now [...]

Analyzing Mechanics Behind the Stock Market’s Heart

Date July 20, 2008

Have you ever wondered what make the stock market rise and fall? If you watch the news at all, you will have seen the stock market prices tumble into a deep red sea one day, while rising through the clouds the very next day. Why stock market prices behave in such a way is a [...]

Two essential stock market analysis tools [VIDEO]

Date July 16, 2008

Hey guys — I’ve been really busy with an examination this past week, so the time spent on updating the site was greatly reduced, however I am back! In this video I hope to unearth your interest in two really informative web sites which are essential in your “must have” book of stock market knowledge.

http://www.google.com/ig

http://www.smartmoney.com/map-of-the-market

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Treasure Hunt for Free Money! $$$

Date July 12, 2008

This week we are being featured as part of an online finance treasure hunt sponsored by www.wildtreasure.com. Wild Treasure is a free online treasure hunt, where the first person or group to solve the hunt wins a cash prize. Go check it out, sign up and play. There are no catches, no strings attached, just [...]

Funny Stock Symbols… good for a lil’ laugh

Date July 12, 2008

I searched deep through the ‘investment closet’ for the most unusual stock symbols. Finding some really hilarious ones, I decided to share them with you… hopefully igniting some giggles along the way! There’s no doubt these companies were shocked when they received their symbol from the exchange. I encourage you to click through to find [...]

Are you ready to start Investing?

Date July 10, 2008

Are you ready to begin investing money? This is a very important step in being financially responsible. If you regularly invest a portion of your income, you will eventually become financially independent. The earlier you begin the better off you will be. You may be afraid to invest because you do not understand the market [...]