Simple Strategy Alert: Premium Decay
We all think we know what premium decay is right? Well, I thought I knew how it worked until I…
Top Earnings Season Triple Plays
The fourth quarter earnings season unofficially came to an end today now that Wal-Mart (WMT) has reported its quarterly numbers.…
Shake Shack getting more Reasonable
The stock price keeps coming down. The best IPO of 2015 and stock to own is Shake Shack (SHAK). Now…
Is an Unpaid Internship Worth It?
Unpaid internships are more prevalent in some industries than others. But is it worth working for free? Photo: Kris Krug…
As CEOs seek tax cuts, senator slams corporate tax haven use
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Bernie Sanders lashed out on Wednesday at widespread use of offshore tax havens…
Time to Go Small? Stocks Mixed as Dow Dips, Nasdaq Rises
Another mixed day for stocks as the status quo stayed the status quo. Reuters The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.2{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} to…
Futures little changed, S&P on track for flat week
On Thursday, Germany rejected a Greek proposal for a six-month extension of its euro zone loan agreement, saying it fell…
Can Emoticons Help Convey Your Brand? This Team Nailed It!
I’m not really an emoji guy. Frankly I’m still impressed by the variety and creativity in emoticons. But when I…
Fixin’ It Friday – Greece Talks Yet Again
Wheeeee, what a ride! ; As you can see from the chart, Greece has been up and down 10{04524d497bea0ade6defd1388b5c9b25998d95475e2938b4fa9d615e63ad1540} 4…
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.76 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates have risen for a second straight week yet remained near historically low…
Investing Blog Roundup: Staying Flexible with Retirement Withdrawals
There are many personal finance rules of thumb that can be helpful when developing a rough-draft retirement plan. However, as Darrow Kirkpatrick…
TaxACT Review – 2014 Tax Year Features and Screenshots
Having already done my TurboTax 2014 review, here is my review of TaxACT 2014. (H&R Block is next week.) For…
Mutual funds – The Economist
The EconomistMutual fundsThe EconomistCELEBRITIES get accused of using plastic surgery, Botox or Photoshop to make their faces look deceptively young…
Stocks to Watch: Covidien, Medtronic, are stocks to watch
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Monday’s session are Covidien, Medtronic and Layne Christensen…
ETF Focus: With ETFs, less is often more
In choosing the right mix of ETFs, less is often more.
Another Mixed Session; NASDAQ Extends Streak to 7
Greece continues to dominate the headlines and the US Stock market continues to push aside the risk. PCLN was a…
Is There Any Hope Left For Nuclear Energy?
Can nuclear help avoid the worst effects of climate change? The International Energy Agency recently provided a roadmap for nuclear…
The Swiss currency bombshell – cause and effect
The completely unexpected decision of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to remove the 1.20 floor on the Swiss franc against…