Selection of rules for investing and trading

There are three important differences between investing and trading. Ignoring them can lead to confusion. A beginning trader, for example, may use the terms interchangeably and misapply his rules with mixed and unrepeatable results. Investing and trading become more effective when their differences are clearly recognized. An investor’s goal is to acquire long-term ownership of an instrument with a high […]

10 things a small business can cancel

We all have a common fear: everyone is a little afraid of the IRS. Although a little fear is healthy, for the small business owner or self-employed person, too much fear of the IRS can be bad for the bottom line. If you want to pay less income tax, take the time to learn what others in your industry are […]

Retail and mall shopping ain’t what it used to be

The US retail sector may be at its peak, and with changing demographics and competition from online sales, the once-popular mall and department store may become a lot like the dominant species of our pale blue dot. Like the dinosaurs, the department store model looks like it will soon be ancient history. Let’s talk, as there is more evidence than […]

Hurricane Irma gave us a bull market

The Great Eddie Murphy/Dan Aykroyd 1983 Movie trading places features two chumps running a massive commodity futures scam. They were orange juice futures. They made their fortune betting on the orange crop in Florida. Thanks to Hurricane Irma ripping a path of destruction through Florida, you can do the same today. After Brazil, Florida is the world’s second largest producer […]

1.99 Web Hosting: Should You Choose One?

If you want to create a website. First things first, you need a web host. This is obvious. Everyone online knows. But when it comes to options, there are literally tens of thousands of hosts out there. With such a large number of options, the problem is no longer finding a host, but choosing one from the ocean. It really […]