Now you can start making money, any time of the day, and use very little capital to do it. This is the power of the FOREX market. This article will show you how to get into the FOREX market, risking very little of your own capital, and make significant returns. Read

If you want to start trading your will need a few tools, and if you are already trading you may have questions about what resources and tools you should be using. Making an informed decision about the basic and more elaborate trading tools you will require is important. Finding a balance between costs and benefits can increase your profit or significantly cut into them. Read

Using support and resistance levels in the financial markets we can gain insight into when price is likely to stay around where it is, or if it will head aggressively lower or higher (a breakout). Read

Back in early January, I wrote an article that focused on a bubble forming in the Treasury bond market. Then on Jan 22nd-23rd, I wrote a "two part" article about why gold was going to break out to the upside soon. So what do smart investors do when they see all of this? Read

China has been the "least beaten up" of the countries throughout the global slow down. So this, coupled with a huge amount of government spending there, could push the Shanghai index and the ETF (symbol: CAF) higher. Read

Here's where the money is flowing. Read

Start to learn about yourself and your investment needs. Read

Obama & Bernanke Say the Recovery Will Be Slow, yet That is Good for These Stocks. The Auto Parts industry has soared lately. Since things aren't going to get better in the short run, buy companies that are prospering now! Read

Veteran financial planner explains the credit crisis and how it effects you! Read

This article introduces what the Forex or Foreign exchange market is all about...how it operates, when it can be traded, what a person is actually trading to make money. Read

The first rule of investment is: Invest in what you know. Read

Veteran financial planner breaks down the current economy, stock market and the future. Read

This article looks at how profits are actually generated in the Forex market by "pip" movements. We also look at placing stops to minimize risk and a few trade examples using different size positions. Read

Veteran financial planner explains the connection between real estate and the currency market. Read

Veteran Financial Planner gives you the steps to re-building you retirement portfolio and retirement dreams. www.mywealth.com/blog Read

Veteran Financial Planner discusses your home as an investment and asset. Read

Sr. Instructor goes through the short selling and how it affects the market and creates rallies! Read

Veteran Financial Planner shares his experiences financial planning for both the wealthy and the less wealthy. These are the keys to wealth building! Read

There are really three basic rules to successful stock market investing. The rules would have kept you out of trouble in the 1929 crash, the Japanese stock market crash in 1990, the tech bubble and the debt bubble of recent years. Read

Veteran Financial Planner goes through the bold moves by the Fed and the Treasury and explains how they will affect you! Read

Veteran Financial Planner goes through corporate business models and how they apply to individuals. Read

Back before I knew anything about stock analysis, financial statements, ratios, etc. I was introduced to a method that helped me to follow trends. The method can help you to know when to get into a fund or ETF and when it may be best to get out. Read

Here are some of the best trading and investing books of all time. Read

Veteran Financial Planner explains why President Obama's reduction to charitable deduction will mean less for charities. Read

Korean and Japanese Automakers have felt the downturn, just like everyone. However, the current situation with their American competition leaves them in a great position. Look for these stocks to make some great gains over the next few years. Read

Veteran Financial Planner explains the easing of the Mark to Market rules and the effects on banks! Read

North Korea's "Mad Man" Hurts the Yen! Read

Here are some in depth ways to use the common RSI indicator to improve trading performance. Read

How to Profit from Central Bank Actions! Read

Learn about the relationship between US Stocks and the US Dollar. Read

On Monday, as I watched the media breed fear into the public, I also saw my charts going nuts. The "Swine Flu fear" was spreading from people, to the financial markets. Read

Stop levels are an often overlooked aspect of trading, and yet they are one of the most important. Here we look at several examples of how stops can be placed using chart patterns. Read

In order to be a profitable trader we must win more than we lose. By trading with chart patterns we are able to do this as our wins will generally be larger than our losses. Find out how to use use chart patterns to accomplish this in this article. Read

There's no doubt about the fact that a global recession is in full swing and as a result individuals are less willing to invest, thus furthering the economic slump. However, you can continue to invest by recession proofing your investments. Read

As economic leaders in the world, the only thing that we have taught the rest of the world is to over borrow and over spend! Our economic leaders need to get truly committed to a strong dollar policy Read

The proliferation of ETFs has long been talked about and now there is basically an ETF for just about any investing situation you can think of. There is now a focus on ETFs that trade on non-US exchanges and in non-US dollars. And let's not forget the leveraged ETFs which are also looking to get in on the act. Could this rise in the number of ETFs that are shifting the focus away from the US actually be telling us that we are near a bottom in the economy? Read

In one of my previous articles "The Art of Rebalancing", I wrote all about the reasons why you should be rebalancing your portfolio on a regular basis. The "how" is a little bit of a more complicated process to explain, but once you get the hang of it, it is an easy process Read

Much has been made of the inflation vs. deflation debate as of late, but at the end of the day neither will be seem important if investors have no confidence in our economy. If you want the markets to be stronger, then you have to project strength and not weakness. Read

According to a 2004 study published in The Journal of Finance, 20% of your after-tax investment earnings can be lost if funds are placed in the wrong type of account. WOW! This problem, once understood, can be easily avoided. Read

Through the acquisition and efficient management of two or more different assets, diversification leverages investment risk by offsetting losses from one asset with the gains of another asset in the same portfolio. Read

Exchanged Traded Funds (ETFs) seek for investment returns that are twice the returns of the underlying index for a single day. However, maintaining a constant leverage ratio in a portfolio by trading leveraged ETFs on a long-term horizon may result in the portfolio selling off its assets in the worst of timing. Read

Risk is an inherent element of investment returns and is defined as the possibility of defaulting in one's investment objectives because of return uncertainty about the expected benefits from an investment. Read

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is a market value ratio that relates the firm's stock price to its earnings and provides management with an indication of what investors think of the firm's past performance and future prospects. Read

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) protects investors by making corporate information publicly available to investors, regulating conduct of securities professionals and ensuring orderly and efficient markets to facilitate capital formation. Read

An article on the importance of portfolio rebalancing as an investment strategy Read

An article on what a mutual fund prospectus is about and what investors should pay attention to when reading it. Read

Speculation may mean different things to different people, but in its essence it has one original meaning, which is theorizing without a factual basis. Read

As I gear up for the holiday invasion and the ensuing gluttony that's about to transpire, I can't help but look forward to my next vacation. I'm thinking somewhere tropical, perhaps the Caribbean, enjoying drinks with little umbrellas in them. Read

Investing money for the future is something we should all consider doing, but knowing which investment is right for you and your needs can be difficult. Could this solution be the right one? Read

Is the Non-Farm Payroll Report Believable? The Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS for short. Perhaps it should just be BS? On the heels of President Obama's "Jobs Summit", the shockingly surprising NFP number reported showed not only a much smaller number of jobs lost (11K vs. an expected 125K) but also a revised figure from October to a drop (111K vs. 190K previously reported). I suppose this is one time that the media can use the word "unexpected" and actually be correct. Read

Picking the right investment can be difficult so always shop around for the best option that suits your needs best. Read

Investing your money in stocks and share can a profitable and rewarding alternative to using traditional savings accounts, but choosing between short-term and long-term investment options is one of the key decisions to make. Read

Financial spread betting provides you access to a whole range of possible markets apart from stocks. One should definitely consider indices as part of the mix and indeed currencies for that matter as well. Read