Monthly Archives: July 2008

Good News For Income Investors

by Steve Selengut Looking for good news in today’s markets is like searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Needless to say, practically all investment grade equities and nearly all closed end funds that specialize in providing regular recurring … Continue reading

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Massive Savings on Top Business & Finance Magazines

Knowledge is power! Keep your finger on the pulse of business, economic and financial events with these leading magazines offered at substantial discounts in proud association with Amazon.com. Check out these great deals and start boosting your wealth: SmartMoney  comes … Continue reading

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Investing Psychology – Does Wealth Begin in the Mind?

Traditionally the study of economics and finance is based on the assumption that people always behave rationally. In reality people often behave irrationally, ie not in their own quantifiably best interests. Behavioral finance, the combination of psychology and financial theory, … Continue reading

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Are Stocks Too Cheap?

Back in 2000 James Glassman and Kevin Hassett published the book Dow 36,000. The book argues that historically stocks have been priced way too cheap. The book’s premise is that stocks are traditionally considered a riskier (ie more volatile) investment … Continue reading

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When All Stocks Are Value Stocks

by Steve Selengut – Think QDI Value stocks are those that tend to trade at lower prices relative to their fundamental characteristics than their more speculative cousins, the growth stocks; they have higher than usual dividend yields and lower P/E … Continue reading

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