Why Apple might be the next RIM

Apr 12, 12 Why Apple might be the next RIM

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I love Apple (AAPL). I really do. There’s no company in the world that makes better consumer products, but… yes, there’s a but… I think this is the beginning of the end. Right now, they’re a media darling. Apple products are flying off the shelves. Analysts are coming out with trillion dollar...

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Financial Advisors are Crooks. Or, Are They?

Mar 06, 12 Financial Advisors are Crooks. Or, Are They?

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Retail investors have gotten the short end of the straw for far too long. This is causing a fundamental shift in their behaviour and is creating a distrust of financial “professionals” everywhere. In particular, the financial advisor may become extinct. This is due to the lack of structure in their world that allows...

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5 Reasons to Invest in the Stock Market

Feb 24, 12 5 Reasons to Invest in the Stock Market

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The stock market halved in value between 2008 and 2009 and with it, so did retail investors’ confidence. Since then, the market has been a roller coaster ride, leaving most investors scared to dip their toe in. Prior to the Great Recession, most people viewed the stock market as a great way to maximize returns on their...

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20 Reasons You SHOULDN’T Invest in the Stock Market

Feb 15, 12 20 Reasons You SHOULDN’T Invest in the Stock Market

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Let’s face it – there are some investors that for the love of god shouldn’t invest in the stock market. Period. If the criteria below apply to you, just give it up now. You shouldn’t invest in the stock market if: You think a share split means your shares are worth more. You bought Blockbuster stock in the...

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Request for Startup: Codecademy for Stocks

Feb 06, 12 Request for Startup: Codecademy for Stocks

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Like any tech startup and the community at large, we’re heavily invested in the future. And, we’re excited about it. We were doubly so when we came across Codecademy. In case you haven’t heard of it, it’s a platform that teaches people with no programming experience how to code in a fun and interactive...

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The Top 21 Investment Blogs

Jan 25, 12 The Top 21 Investment Blogs

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I, like many of you, leverage the insights of investment blogs for stock ideas, book recommendations, investor interviews and general investment philosophy. This list is to say thank you to those that take the time to put pen to paper and also to provide a guide for those looking for some high quality reading. Without further ado,...

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