Archive for November, 2006

50 Ways to Save on Medical Bills from CNNMoney

Posted by Sun on November 7, 2006 (1) Comment

First, I'd like to remind you that I am having a small "Investor Psychology Contest" with a prize of $20 before 4:00 pm this Friday. If you are interested in participating, click here and leave your best guess of the closing number of the Dow on November 22nd. 
Ok, now the main story.
For many of [...]

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Investor Psychology Contest: Make A Guess, Win A ($20) Prize

Posted by Sun on November 7, 2006 (14) Comment

First, the question:
What’s your best estimate of the value of the Dow Jones one month from today? Next pick a high value such that you are 99% sure that the Dow Jones a month from today well be lower than that value. Now pick a low value such that you are 99% sure that the [...]

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How to be Successful in Investing from Kiplinger — Part II

Posted by Sun on November 7, 2006 (0) Comment

The second key for you to be a successful investor is to Set Exciting Goals, whether they are short-term, medium-term, or long-terms goals.
If you visit any PF blogger's website and go through the posts, chances are you will see some personal goals. Some are as small as making a commitment when you starts a [...]

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Amazon.com Platinum Visa Double Points in November and December

Posted by Sun on November 6, 2006 (0) Comment

Got an Amazon Platinum Visa card? Now you can earn double points on your daily purchases at restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and department stores.
According to the notice I received in the mail tonight, Amazon.com will reward you double points for every dollar you spend above $100 from November 1st to December 31st. Eligible categories [...]

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T-Bill Investment Rate: Is it APR or APY? And What Is Your Taxable Equivalent Yield?

Posted by Sun on November 6, 2006 (27) Comment

If you go to TreasuryDirect’s website and check the latest T-Bill rates, you will find a table with the following seven columns: Security Term, Issue Date, Maturity Date, Discount Rate %, Investment Rate %, Price Per $100, and CUSIP. As a 4-Week T-bill investor, when I look at the table, the single item that concerns [...]

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