Archive for June, 2007

Top 10 Financial Scams Investors Should Avoid

Posted by Sun on June 11, 2007 (3) Comment

Early last month, The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released a list of 10 financial traps that investors should avoid. The article also provides advices on the right course of action when shopping for financial products.
Among the advices, I found this one “If you don’t understand an investment, don’t invest,” can in fact be [...]

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Posts I Enjoyed Last Week

Posted by Sun on June 10, 2007 (3) Comment

Lazy Man at Lazy Man and Money shares his experience with Prosper.com with a review on how to lend and borrow money. No doubt that there are stories of prosperity, but personally, I don’t feel it’s right for me. I can get 8 - 12% returns from many other places with much lower risk.
Golbguru at [...]

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Video: Reuters Business Week Recap

Posted by Sun on June 10, 2007 (0) Comment

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My Continued Problem with AMEX and the Unauthorized Charges

Posted by Sun on June 9, 2007 (7) Comment

Since last December, I kept getting a $37.90 charge on my American Express TrueEarnings card. The charge was from an internet payment company in Netherlands for a monthly subscription fee. After I noticed it in February, I called AMEX immediately to report the unauthorized use of my card and was told there will be [...]

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Around the PF Blogosphere: June 8, 2007

Posted by Sun on June 8, 2007 (0) Comment

Friday night reading list:

Five Cent Nickel talks about eco-friendly energy savings. After I went through the list, I have to admit that I really didn’t do a good job in being environmental friendly
Free Money Finance asks your stance on Wal-mart: love them or hate them. I shop at Wal-mart since they offer better [...]

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