Monthly Archives: September 2009

Crowds! Wise, Mad or both?

Illusionist Derren Brown recently started a media frenzy in Britain by apparently “predicting” the lottery numbers on live TV. In an alleged explanation of his feat Brown claimed to have averaged the predictions of 24 people, citing Francis Galton’s discovery … Continue reading

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Budgeting Finances: Home Budgeting Help

One of life’s great mysteries is why even the most capable and intelligent people seem to hit a mental block when it comes to budgeting their personal finances. This simple guide will help you manage your money more effectively. Why … Continue reading

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Investment Performance Expectations and Broker Account Statements

by Steve Selengut As impossible as it is to predict the future of the markets, it’s relatively easy to anticipate what you are going to experience when you view your next brokerage account statement. Whether you go the discount route … Continue reading

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