Partial Early Option Assignment on TLT
I woke up to the following email from Interactive Brokers this morning: Notification of Option Assignment This communication serves to…
Category: Finance
Home price gains weakened in December on slower sales
U.S. home values rose at a modest pace in December, a sign there are too few potential buyers to bid…
Weddings? Babies? Now college kids are registering for gifts too
Gift registries aren't just for weddings and baby showers. More and more college-bound students are directing family and friends to…
Amazon’s (Positive) Free Shipping Policy Change
Amazon has made a subtle change to their free shipping on orders over $35 policy (for users that don’t pay…
New Trade: Long Microsoft ($MSFT) and short Adobe Systems Inc ($ADBE)
After a more difficult start to the year, things are now back and my overall picks are back in the…
2015 Outlook: What You Really Need to Know
By Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals AnalystIn the January issue of BIG GOLD, I interviewed 17 analysts, economists, and authors…
Ford Truck Sales Rebound in a Big Way
After several months where sales were negatively impacted by consumers awaiting the new revamped F-150 truck, sales of Ford trucks…
The IRS Might Eat Your Frequent-Flier Miles
Frequent-flier miles awarded for opening new accounts sometimes come with a big catch: taxes
Buy the stock that allows Streaming in your Car
The stock is Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) Harman International Industries Inc. (HAR) is enjoying a great earnings call and…
The Five Most Important Factors for Your Investment Success
More than any other factor, the rate at which you put money away will impact your investing results. If you’re new…
U.S. FDA approves Pfizer’s high profile breast cancer drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Pfizer Inc's Ibrance, a potential new standard of care for advanced…
Update: Gilead Gives Up Gains Despite Q4 Beat and This is Why
Gilead Sciences (GILD) was climbing in late trading on its better-than-expected fourth quarter. Gilead said it earned $2.43 a share on…
5 Tax Red Flags That Can Lead to an IRS Audit
Many Americans will file their income tax return early before the April 15 deadline to receive their tax refund. Some…
6 Ways You Can Emulate Top Brands
There is a distinct difference between your “brand” and your “branding.” Your brand is you. Your branding is you in action. Your…
Testy Tuesday – Back to our Strong Bounce Lines Again
Boy this is fun! ; It sure is fun for those of us getting in and out of our Futures…
U.S. homeownership hits 20-year low, but new households growing
U.S. homeownership fell to a 20-year low in the fourth quarter, but a sharp rebound in the rate at which…
End of the Month Summary – January 2015
January wasn’t too bad. I lost money on paper, but I’m in the middle of the indexes’ losses and view…
Should Financial Advisors Be Fiduciaries?
A reader writes, asking: “Do you think that a financial advisor should be a fiduciary? I’ve seen that discussed elsewhere,…