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10 factors that impact the yield curve?
The article is a guide for investors with regards to the choice of possible maturities in different yield environments.
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What are Mortgage REITs
Mortgage REITs have proven to be great investments, but have hit a bumpy road today. With the subprime lending fallout, many investors wonder where they are headed next.
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THE YIELD CURVE
What is the yield curve? How can it be used to predict economic and financial events?
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ARM Mortgage Loans- Pros and Cons
An ARM mortgage loan allows a homeowner to benefit from low bank base rates. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage loan.
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Dow Theory Explained
Dow theory was created as a leading indicator of the business cycle. It should be used to confirm or deny a market turn, and establish the direction of the primary trend.
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The Offset Mortgage - Pros and Cons
An offset mortgage or current account mortgage offsets savings against the outstanding balance, thus reducing mortgage interest paid. It's useful for those with savings.
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Have an Interest in Trading Debt?
The interest rate complex offers the hedge account or speculator the opportunity to get involved in a very large market with very big players.
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I Bonds or iBonds: Nov 2006 Update
I-Bonds are a 100% safe way to defer taxes while getting inflation protected return for up to 30 years. Newly issued I bonds are currently paying 4.52% (until May1, '07)
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Matching bonds to investor requirements
A brief description of the types of bonds available in the market with benefits and drawbacks discussed.
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A Look At Life Insurance In Estate Planning
A look at life insurance, the most commonly used estate liquidity source. Also discussed are the various types of insurance policies which are commonly used.
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Bob Brinker Update June 2007 Part2
This article looks at Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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Possibly Encouraging Future Signs for Economy
The current economy provides reasons for both optimism and pessimism regarding an end to the recession. One encouraging sign is learning not to repeat past mistakes.
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The Risks in Bond Investments
There is a myriad of fixed-income instruments available to the income-oriented investor. The type of investment bought can and does determine the risks and rewards.
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Bob Brinker Update 2006 0604
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of June 4th of 2006.
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Bob Brinker Update for Dec 2006
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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Bob Brinker Update for Jan 2007
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market. Please post your comments in our "Bob Brinker Free discussion forum"
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Bob Brinker Update for Sept 2006
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of September 3rd of 2006.
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Bob Brinker Update: April 23
This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of April 23, 2006.
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REFLECTIONS OF 2001
...the coming year of 2001 would forever go into the history books as one of the most trying times the United States and its citizens, and even the world itself, would ever see.
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The End of the Financial Crisis
Is the East Asian financial crisis over? Or has the death of the financial crisis been greatly exaggerated?
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