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Investors are overwhelmed with information about what they should do with their money. It is overwhelming because most of the information recommends different strategies and investments for the same problems and goals. A key element for investors is the trustworthiness of the sources of information. It pays to ask the sources how they are compensated for their recommendations, hom much, and by whom.

By: DFree | June 10, 2010 | Investor Information

Today the SEC charged six (four Canadians and two Florida men) with an alleged $300 million ponzi scheme.
Once again, the scam artists used a familiar tool to bring in investors…..yes, the free seminar. This seems to be one of the tricks of the trade for establishing ponzi schemes. Potential investors where promised 18% to [...]


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By: Robert_Horowitz | April 28, 2010 | Financial Advisors, Investor Information

How to Pick the Investment Strategy that’s Right for You
Your most important investment decision is whether to pursue an active or passive investment approach: With active investing your odds of succeeding range from 0 to 10%. With passive investing, your odds of winning are about 90% after taxes.
So which is right for you?
You [...]


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By: Daniel Chen | March 5, 2010 | Investor Information

I found this artcle to be very interesting. In order for Morgan Stanley to continue perpetuating thier practice of serving clients while maintainng thier army of brokers they have taken the following action. Even though brokers are looking to serve thier clients in a different fashion, MS will take action to not lose the revenue [...]


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By: Matthew Arndt, CFA, CPA, CFP | January 28, 2010 | Investor Information, The Regulators

All those invested in Money Market Funds beware. In a nearly unanimous vote the SEC has made it legal for Money Market Funds to have the ability to suspend redemptions if they see fit. So as it stands if there were another financial meltdown, money market investors would NOT be able to withdraw their money [...]


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By: Jack Waymire | January 27, 2010 | Investor Information, The Politicians, Wall Street Ethics

There are aristocrats in the U.S., but membership in this exclusive club is not based on bloodlines, it is based on money and political power. The new aristocrats are key executives of major companies who control the money and Washington politicians who control the power. Politicians need money to gain and retain power. Executives need favorable regulations to maximize profits and bonuses. They work [...]


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By: Bryan Beatty | January 20, 2010 | Investor Information, The Politicians

In Cincinnati , OH Kevin O’Brien was banned from the securities industry by FINRA the industry regulatory body. 2 months later he was chosen to manage the towns $35 million dollar budget.

Why is this important?
Mr. O’Brien is still holding himself out as a financial advisor/professional and was appointed to a local political position. Corruption in [...]


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