Thursday, December 31, 2015

Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee: President Barack Obama + MORE 7:19 am Jan 1st

As the saying goes, it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future. But it’s manifestly worth the effort because catching big trends is how fortunes are made and catastrophic losses are avoided. Read more

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The markets are slightly down today with all three indices in the red, but shares of Prima BioMed Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:PBMD), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX), and Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN) are going the opposite way. So let’s take a closer look at these stocks and…

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The 2016 Buy List

– crossingwallstreet.com

Here are the 20 stocks for the 2016 Buy List. It’s locked and sealed and I can’t make any changes for 12 months.
For tracking purposes, I assume the Buy List is a $1 million portfolio that’s equally divided among 20 stocks. Below are all 20 positions with the amount of shares for each and the closing price for 2015…

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Happy New Year from TRB

– thereformedbroker.com

I’m self-taught, so be quiet!

Happy New Year to all my readers, friends and fans. This has been an incredible one – see you in 2016!
 

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Most people who borrow against their retirement account will never fully recover.

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Expect a Huge Jump in Layoffs in 2016; Eye on Initial Unemployment Claims: Have they Bottomed?I have a watchful eye on initial unemployment claims. They have been trending higher (unexpectedly of course) since mid-October.Initial Claims 2015Econoday economists were surprised by the jump. Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped 20,000 to 287,000 in the December 26 holiday week, the highest level since the July 4 holiday week…

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Source: Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

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from Royalty Gateway http://www.royaltygateway.com/comedians-in-cars-getting-coffee-president-barack-obama-more-719-am-jan-1st/
As the saying goes, it’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future. But it’s manifestly worth the effort because catching big trends is how fortunes are made and catastrophic losses are avoided. Read more

Continue Reading On cfainstitute.org »

The markets are slightly down today with all three indices in the red, but shares of Prima BioMed Ltd (ADR) (NASDAQ:PBMD), Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR), WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX), and Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN) are going the opposite way. So let’s take a closer look at these stocks and…

[[ This is a content summary only…

Continue Reading On insidermonkey.com »

The 2016 Buy List

– crossingwallstreet.com

Here are the 20 stocks for the 2016 Buy List. It’s locked and sealed and I can’t make any changes for 12 months.
For tracking purposes, I assume the Buy List is a $1 million portfolio that’s equally divided among 20 stocks. Below are all 20 positions with the amount of shares for each and the closing price for 2015…

Continue Reading On crossingwallstreet.com »

Happy New Year from TRB

– thereformedbroker.com

I’m self-taught, so be quiet!

Happy New Year to all my readers, friends and fans. This has been an incredible one – see you in 2016!
 

Continue Reading On thereformedbroker.com »

Most people who borrow against their retirement account will never fully recover.

Continue Reading On usnews.com »

Expect a Huge Jump in Layoffs in 2016; Eye on Initial Unemployment Claims: Have they Bottomed?I have a watchful eye on initial unemployment claims. They have been trending higher (unexpectedly of course) since mid-October.Initial Claims 2015Econoday economists were surprised by the jump. Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped 20,000 to 287,000 in the December 26 holiday week, the highest level since the July 4 holiday week…

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Source: Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee

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Intimate Graces: How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage + MORE 7:19 am Jan 1st

December 8, 2015 marked the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy, a year-long celebration of God’s gift of mercy called for by Pope Francis in his Bull of Indiction Misericordiae Vultus. In that document, the Holy Father described mercy as “a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace” and said, “We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy” (no…

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10 wishes for happy travel with your family in 2016Pool time at Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World
By Eileen Ogintz
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We’re watching the mango man sculpt mangos into fruit flowers to sell on the beach, as we sit under a thatched talapas eating just-caught fish that had been grilled and served up on freshly made corn tortillas…

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These Were the School Dress Code Controversies That Made Everyone's Blood Boil in 2015There were a lot of things that got the Internet going in the last 365 days, but it’s safe to say that discussing and arguing over school dress code policies was something that consistently put peoples’ opinions front and center this year.

From letters home about appropriate dress at events to actual photos of outfits that caused students to be sent home and suspended, these 10 dress code controversies made everyone’s blood boil in 2015…

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When Your Child Wants To Be A Vegetarian

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

When Your Child Wants To Be A VegetarianWhen your child wants to be a vegetarian, you can do one of two things:  talk him out of it or support him in it and help him on his vegetarian journey.   If you are going to support your child, these tips can be very helpful to get you started.

Try the tips when your child wants to be a vegetarian:

Find out Why…

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Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
I am sharing these workout hacks today to inspire you to get in shape for 2016!  Today I stepped OUTSIDE of my comfort zone and ran (trust me, this is huge, because I hate to run!)  I know that I need to, even though I dread it…

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from Royalty Gateway http://www.royaltygateway.com/intimate-graces-how-practicing-the-works-of-mercy-brings-out-the-best-in-marriage-more-719-am-jan-1st/
December 8, 2015 marked the beginning of the Jubilee of Mercy, a year-long celebration of God’s gift of mercy called for by Pope Francis in his Bull of Indiction Misericordiae Vultus. In that document, the Holy Father described mercy as “a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace” and said, “We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy” (no…

Continue Reading On foryourmarriage.org »

10 wishes for happy travel with your family in 2016Pool time at Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World
By Eileen Ogintz
Tribune Content Agency
We’re watching the mango man sculpt mangos into fruit flowers to sell on the beach, as we sit under a thatched talapas eating just-caught fish that had been grilled and served up on freshly made corn tortillas…

Continue Reading On takingthekids.com »

These Were the School Dress Code Controversies That Made Everyone's Blood Boil in 2015There were a lot of things that got the Internet going in the last 365 days, but it’s safe to say that discussing and arguing over school dress code policies was something that consistently put peoples’ opinions front and center this year.

From letters home about appropriate dress at events to actual photos of outfits that caused students to be sent home and suspended, these 10 dress code controversies made everyone’s blood boil in 2015…

Continue Reading On www.popsugar.com/ »

When Your Child Wants To Be A Vegetarian

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

When Your Child Wants To Be A VegetarianWhen your child wants to be a vegetarian, you can do one of two things:  talk him out of it or support him in it and help him on his vegetarian journey.   If you are going to support your child, these tips can be very helpful to get you started.

Try the tips when your child wants to be a vegetarian:

Find out Why…

Continue Reading On kidsactivitiesblog.com »

Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
I am sharing these workout hacks today to inspire you to get in shape for 2016!  Today I stepped OUTSIDE of my comfort zone and ran (trust me, this is huge, because I hate to run!)  I know that I need to, even though I dread it…

Continue Reading On yourmodernfamily »

Best Money Tips: Small New Year’s Resolutions for Your Money

Best Money Tips: Small New Year’s Resolutions for Your Money

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found small New Year’s resolutions f
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Best Deals for Thursday 12/31

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Should You Ever Buy Eyeglasses Online?

Should You Ever Buy Eyeglasses Online?

Have you considered buying your next pair of glasses online? In most cases, you can save a ton of mo
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The 5 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Millennials

The 5 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Millennials

Want an urban lifestyle without spending a fortune on rent? These cities — and several other m
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5 Reasons Women Might Retire With More Wealth

We hear a lot about how women might be shortchanged in terms of earnings, but there are also plenty
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/31/the-5-best-mid-sized-cities-for-millennials/

How to Keep People at the Heart of Your Next Pr...


Problem solving is a skill we want all of our students to be honing whilst at school. However one of the issues I stumble upon during my work is the weaker focus on problem finding. In many ways problem finding can be more accurately and more broadly defined as the time when we check … Continue reading How to Keep People at the Heart of Your Next Problem Solving Process | Learning*Education*Technology

Internet Defamation Law: Understanding Contracts With Online Review Clauses

Internet Defamation Law: Understanding Contracts With Online Review Clauses

Are contracts that try to preemptively stop people from writing negative online reviews about your b
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6 Key Tasks for Your End-of-Year Business Checklist

An end-of-year business checklist is critical to a good finish for the year, and essential to a prof
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The 5 Best Car Battery Warmers

Winters can be harsh on your vehicle. If you’re struggling to battle the cold winter weather,
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7 Steps to Getting a Business Loan When You Have Bad Credit

A bad credit history does not mean you cannot get a business loan. Follow these seven steps to get t
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Swiss Army Chief Warns Of Social Unrest, Calls Upon Citizens To Arm Themselves + MORE 6:49 am Dec 31st

Swiss Army Chief Warns Of Social Unrest, Calls Upon Citizens To Arm ThemselvesSwiss army chief André Blattmann warned, in a Swiss newspaper article on Sunday, the risks of social unrest in Europe are soaring. Recalling the experience of 1939/1945, Blattman fears the increasing aggression in public discourse is an explosively hazardous situation, and advises the Swiss people to arm themselves and warns that the basis for Swiss prosperity is "being called into question…

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Best of 2015: Equities

– cfainstitute.org

Without a doubt, the biggest story in the stock market in 2015 was the fall of oil prices — which of course clobbered energy stocks. Read more

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The Beatles Streaming

– ritholtz.com

There’s a first mover advantage.
That’s right, let Spotify stream your music early and you get a check or stock or both. Wait until the downside of the curve and you get bupkes.
So let this be a lesson to all of you Luddites out there, the best way to leave money on the table is to refuse to play, to refuse to embrace the future, to insist on the past trumping the future, and I’ve never known that to happen…

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US stock markets were tumbling on Wednesday, with all major indexes down by at least 0.3%. In a day where markets were generally down, a few stocks stood out for their losses: Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), Inventergy Global Inc (NASDAQ:INVT), and Great…

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The S&P 500 and Its Earnings

– crossingwallstreet.com

The S&P 500 and Its EarningsHere’s the S&P 500 along with its earnings. The index is in black and it follows the left scale. The earnings are in yellow and follow the right scale.

The two lines are scaled at a ratio of 16 to 1. That means whenever the lines cross, the market’s P/E Ratio is exactly 16.
As you can see, earnings have ticked down for the last four quarters but are expected to rise again for Q4…

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Drastic Action

– globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com

In Misguided Plans to Fix the Fed Part 1: Bernie Sanders I proposed abolishing the Fed. That’s something I have stated many times over the past decade.Nonetheless, reader Harold wonders is that action would be a bit drastic. Harold writes …Hello Mish:Don’t you think totally abolishing the Fed is a bit drastic…

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from Royalty Gateway http://www.royaltygateway.com/swiss-army-chief-warns-of-social-unrest-calls-upon-citizens-to-arm-themselves-more-649-am-dec-31st/
Swiss Army Chief Warns Of Social Unrest, Calls Upon Citizens To Arm ThemselvesSwiss army chief André Blattmann warned, in a Swiss newspaper article on Sunday, the risks of social unrest in Europe are soaring. Recalling the experience of 1939/1945, Blattman fears the increasing aggression in public discourse is an explosively hazardous situation, and advises the Swiss people to arm themselves and warns that the basis for Swiss prosperity is "being called into question…

Continue Reading On zerohedge.com/ »

Best of 2015: Equities

– cfainstitute.org

Without a doubt, the biggest story in the stock market in 2015 was the fall of oil prices — which of course clobbered energy stocks. Read more

Continue Reading On cfainstitute.org »

The Beatles Streaming

– ritholtz.com

There’s a first mover advantage.
That’s right, let Spotify stream your music early and you get a check or stock or both. Wait until the downside of the curve and you get bupkes.
So let this be a lesson to all of you Luddites out there, the best way to leave money on the table is to refuse to play, to refuse to embrace the future, to insist on the past trumping the future, and I’ve never known that to happen…

Continue Reading On ritholtz.com »

US stock markets were tumbling on Wednesday, with all major indexes down by at least 0.3%. In a day where markets were generally down, a few stocks stood out for their losses: Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE:SWN), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), Inventergy Global Inc (NASDAQ:INVT), and Great…

[[ This is a content summary only…

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The S&P 500 and Its Earnings

– crossingwallstreet.com

The S&P 500 and Its EarningsHere’s the S&P 500 along with its earnings. The index is in black and it follows the left scale. The earnings are in yellow and follow the right scale.

The two lines are scaled at a ratio of 16 to 1. That means whenever the lines cross, the market’s P/E Ratio is exactly 16.
As you can see, earnings have ticked down for the last four quarters but are expected to rise again for Q4…

Continue Reading On crossingwallstreet.com »

Drastic Action

– globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com

In Misguided Plans to Fix the Fed Part 1: Bernie Sanders I proposed abolishing the Fed. That’s something I have stated many times over the past decade.Nonetheless, reader Harold wonders is that action would be a bit drastic. Harold writes …Hello Mish:Don’t you think totally abolishing the Fed is a bit drastic…

Continue Reading On globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com »

These Are the Best "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" Videos Featuring Kids That the Internet Saw This Year + MORE 6:49 am Dec 31st

These Are the Best "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" Videos Featuring Kids That the Internet Saw This YearUnless you’ve been living under a rock this year, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard Silentó’s hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” more times than you can count. It’s safe to say that the song was stuck in our head for months, and for better or worse, the entire world seemed to feel the same way and responded by performing the iconic dance moves in a variety of scenarios on film…

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Fireworks Art for Kids

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

Fireworks Art for KidsFireworks Art for Kids is a fun way to make fireworks without the noise and danger! We love watching beautiful fireworks shows during New Year’s Eve and Independence Day, so we decided to make our own on paper using paint and toilet paper rolls.

When we first saw this fun activity over at Learning 4 Kids, I knew my preschooler would love it…

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Note: This is a review post for a product we recently received and liked.
This past week we had the privilege of reviewing a great little set of battery operated lights. The first thing we noticed right away was the rugged construction of something that was so small. The copper wires are attractive and the design is not like anything we have seen to date…

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My 4 Goals For 2016 (the year of rest!)
I debated a lot about goals for 2016. Not because I didn’t want to set them, but because I have such a driving personality that I knew that I could easily set goals that would throw me off from my plan to make 2016 a year of rest.
I had to ask myself and my husband, “How do I pair having a year of rest with goal-setting?” And then I had to really let myself mull over the answer for a few weeks…

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December 31, 2015

– foryourmarriage.org

New Year’s Eve is a great time for a family “year in review.” What were some highs and lows from the year? How did you grow as a family? What do you hope for in the new year?

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The Millennium Hotels and Resorts across the country invite travelers to embrace winter whether with their Snow or Shine Package through February. With 10 percent off Best Flexible Rates, complimentary breakfast for two and Internet privileges, a seasonal getaway awaits in cities from Los Angeles all the way to Boston…

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New Year’s Resolutions

– http://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/

It’s that time of year when we pause, reflect, regret, repent, and resolve to make some changes. I can’t say for certain, but I imagine losing weight and getting fit has to be at the top of the list for a few million people. Others desire to quit drinking or smoking, get out of debt, spend more time with family and friends, and read more books…

Continue Reading On http://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/ »

Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
I am sharing these workout hacks today to inspire you to get in shape for 2016!  Today I stepped OUTSIDE of my comfort zone and ran (trust me, this is huge, because I hate to run!)  I know that I need to, even though I dread it…

Continue Reading On yourmodernfamily »



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These Are the Best "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" Videos Featuring Kids That the Internet Saw This YearUnless you’ve been living under a rock this year, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard Silentó’s hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” more times than you can count. It’s safe to say that the song was stuck in our head for months, and for better or worse, the entire world seemed to feel the same way and responded by performing the iconic dance moves in a variety of scenarios on film…

Continue Reading On www.popsugar.com/ »

Fireworks Art for Kids

– kidsactivitiesblog.com

Fireworks Art for KidsFireworks Art for Kids is a fun way to make fireworks without the noise and danger! We love watching beautiful fireworks shows during New Year’s Eve and Independence Day, so we decided to make our own on paper using paint and toilet paper rolls.

When we first saw this fun activity over at Learning 4 Kids, I knew my preschooler would love it…

Continue Reading On kidsactivitiesblog.com »

Note: This is a review post for a product we recently received and liked.
This past week we had the privilege of reviewing a great little set of battery operated lights. The first thing we noticed right away was the rugged construction of something that was so small. The copper wires are attractive and the design is not like anything we have seen to date…

Continue Reading On upliftingfamilies.com »

My 4 Goals For 2016 (the year of rest!)
I debated a lot about goals for 2016. Not because I didn’t want to set them, but because I have such a driving personality that I knew that I could easily set goals that would throw me off from my plan to make 2016 a year of rest.
I had to ask myself and my husband, “How do I pair having a year of rest with goal-setting?” And then I had to really let myself mull over the answer for a few weeks…

Continue Reading On moneysavingmom.com »

December 31, 2015

– foryourmarriage.org

New Year’s Eve is a great time for a family “year in review.” What were some highs and lows from the year? How did you grow as a family? What do you hope for in the new year?

Continue Reading On foryourmarriage.org »

The Millennium Hotels and Resorts across the country invite travelers to embrace winter whether with their Snow or Shine Package through February. With 10 percent off Best Flexible Rates, complimentary breakfast for two and Internet privileges, a seasonal getaway awaits in cities from Los Angeles all the way to Boston…

Continue Reading On takingthekids.com »

New Year’s Resolutions

– http://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/

It’s that time of year when we pause, reflect, regret, repent, and resolve to make some changes. I can’t say for certain, but I imagine losing weight and getting fit has to be at the top of the list for a few million people. Others desire to quit drinking or smoking, get out of debt, spend more time with family and friends, and read more books…

Continue Reading On http://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/ »

Your Modern Family – Raising our kids, organizing our home & saving money http://yourmodernfamily.com Download your Free eBook, Beat the Boredom in a Week, here!
I am sharing these workout hacks today to inspire you to get in shape for 2016!  Today I stepped OUTSIDE of my comfort zone and ran (trust me, this is huge, because I hate to run!)  I know that I need to, even though I dread it…

Continue Reading On yourmodernfamily »

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/31, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 12/31, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to wi
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Best Money Tips: Become an Efficient Shopper in 10 Minutes

Best Money Tips: Become an Efficient Shopper in 10 Minutes

Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found tips to shop efficiently, how to gai
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from Royalty Mart http://royaltymart.com/2015/12/30/best-money-tips-become-an-efficient-shopper-in-10-minutes/

Social Shopping [Infographic] - Smart Insights Digital Marketing Advice


Social shopping is something that is starting to pop up this year on all the major social media platforms with brands like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram adding e-commerce integrations to their platforms.

How to Hire the Perfect IT Professional When You Don't Speak Tech (Infographic)


Try to attend tech meetups and hackathons whenever possible, and always ask for a portfolio of finished projects.

How Looking Backward Can Help Companies Move Forward


Ask yourself these three questions to understand how you arrived to where you are, and you'll be better able to predict how you can get to where you want to be.

New Year's Resolutions? Here Are 7 Entrepreneurial Lessons for Your List.


No one's perfect. Planning is essential. Jealousy isn't pretty. What lessons have you learned?

4 Marketing Metrics That Are Imperative for Any Small Business

4 Marketing Metrics That Are Imperative for Any Small Business

Here are the most important metrics, specifically digital metrics, that any small business should me
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Starting a Business: 3 Questions Entrepreneurs Must Answer

Entrepreneurs fail because of what they don’t know about themselves, not because of what they don’t
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12 Foods Everybody Should Be Able to Cook by 30

I’m a pretty good cook. I can make just about anything — from single meals for myself to four-
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Best Deals for Wednesday 12/30

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How to Bounce Back From Your Holiday Splurge

Did you spend too much this holiday season? You’re far from alone. The National Retail Federation ha
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5 Steps to Your Best Business Year Ever

Make 2016 your best business year ever by following these five steps to success.
The post 5 Steps to
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Here's Why Your Parents Could Buy a Home While You Still Rent

Here’s Why Your Parents Could Buy a Home While You Still Rent

You pinch your pennies. You look for extra income. You’re disciplined. And yet you can’t get close t
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How to Organize Your Paperwork in Just 10 Minutes a Week

I am an organization nerd. Not only does the thought of going to an office supply store make me gidd
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10 Top Digital Marketing Automation Tools That Could Transform Your Business


It was 2008. Trying to find a way to shorten a link for Twitter to get the tweet under 140 characters was a challenge. You needed a tool to do that simple task. Then I stumbled upon “that” tool.…

7 Cs of a successful social media strategy | Ma...


Think about your social media strategy in the context of the seven Cs.A lot of people and companies decide, after using social media for a while, that they need a strategy. Of course, that approach is like putting the cart before the horse.To ensure success, you should think about your social media strategy in the context of the seven Cs.... | Public Relations & Social Media Insight

The 5 Best Laundry Stain Removers

The 5 Best Laundry Stain Removers

Let’s face it. Spills will happen from time to time, no matter how careful you are. Fortunatel
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Measuring Up: 4 Marketing Metrics That Are Imperative for Small Businesses

Measuring Up: 4 Marketing Metrics That Are Imperative for Small Businesses

Here are the most important metrics, specifically digital metrics, that any small business should me
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How to price the work you do

I couldn’t handle the amount of people who were asking me to coach them. Even though I coach over
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The Evolution of an Investor's Worries + MORE 6:20 am Dec 30th

Nobel Minds 2015

– ritholtz.com

The 2015 Nobel Laureates met at the Grünewald Hall in the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on 11 December 2015 for the annual round-table discussion and TV program ‘Nobel Minds’. The Nobel Laureates discussed the discoveries for which they’ve been honored, how these can be applied in a practical way, and the role of science in today’s society…

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The S&P 500 and Its Earnings

– crossingwallstreet.com

The S&P 500 and Its EarningsHere’s the S&P 500 along with its earnings. The index is in black and it follows the left scale. The earnings are in yellow and follow the right scale.

The two lines are scaled at a ratio of 16 to 1. That means whenever the lines cross, the market’s P/E Ratio is exactly 16.

Continue Reading On crossingwallstreet.com »

As the year draws to a close, it is illuminating to look back at the articles that most resonated with our readers in 2015. In many ways, the results encapsulate the macro and micro issues that investment professionals encountered throughout the year and that are likely to shape the industry in the weeks and month ahead…

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Utility companies are far from exciting businesses, but their dependable cash flow, defensive characteristics, and typically reliable dividend payments can make them compelling stocks for investors living off dividends in retirement. Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:ED) possesses many…

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Get Creative With Those Gifts

– financiallywisewomen.com

The year’s almost over, and as I reflect on the holiday season, I’m reminded of the true meaning of the season—spending time with our friends and family. It’s easy to…

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China Suspends Foreign Banks' FX Trading As Offshore Yuan Spread Signals Massive OutflowsFor the first time since the August collapse, Offshore Yuan is trading over 1000 pips weaker (relative to the USDollar) than onshore Yuan, signalling outflows are once again escalating. Following the chaos in HIBOR money-markets, Offshore Yuan has crashed to 6.5970 (below August spike lows) to the weakest since Dec 2010…

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Checking Back In Regarding a "Sure Thing"

– globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com

Checking Back In Regarding a "Sure Thing"Several readers sent emails prior to the Fed hike on December 16 that the stock market would collapse immediately following a rate hike. I commented on that sentiment in Knowing the Unknowable; Reflections on the Fed Hike. Here’s a snip. “Epocalypse” NowThe first person, an economic blogger, tells me a global economic collapse of biblical proportion is coming…

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from Royalty Gateway http://www.royaltygateway.com/the-evolution-of-an-investors-worries-more-620-am-dec-30th/

Nobel Minds 2015

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The 2015 Nobel Laureates met at the Grünewald Hall in the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on 11 December 2015 for the annual round-table discussion and TV program ‘Nobel Minds’. The Nobel Laureates discussed the discoveries for which they’ve been honored, how these can be applied in a practical way, and the role of science in today’s society…

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The S&P 500 and Its Earnings

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The S&P 500 and Its EarningsHere’s the S&P 500 along with its earnings. The index is in black and it follows the left scale. The earnings are in yellow and follow the right scale.

The two lines are scaled at a ratio of 16 to 1. That means whenever the lines cross, the market’s P/E Ratio is exactly 16.

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As the year draws to a close, it is illuminating to look back at the articles that most resonated with our readers in 2015. In many ways, the results encapsulate the macro and micro issues that investment professionals encountered throughout the year and that are likely to shape the industry in the weeks and month ahead…

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Utility companies are far from exciting businesses, but their dependable cash flow, defensive characteristics, and typically reliable dividend payments can make them compelling stocks for investors living off dividends in retirement. Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:ED) possesses many…

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Get Creative With Those Gifts

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The year’s almost over, and as I reflect on the holiday season, I’m reminded of the true meaning of the season—spending time with our friends and family. It’s easy to…

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China Suspends Foreign Banks' FX Trading As Offshore Yuan Spread Signals Massive OutflowsFor the first time since the August collapse, Offshore Yuan is trading over 1000 pips weaker (relative to the USDollar) than onshore Yuan, signalling outflows are once again escalating. Following the chaos in HIBOR money-markets, Offshore Yuan has crashed to 6.5970 (below August spike lows) to the weakest since Dec 2010…

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Checking Back In Regarding a "Sure Thing"

– globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com

Checking Back In Regarding a "Sure Thing"Several readers sent emails prior to the Fed hike on December 16 that the stock market would collapse immediately following a rate hike. I commented on that sentiment in Knowing the Unknowable; Reflections on the Fed Hike. Here’s a snip. “Epocalypse” NowThe first person, an economic blogger, tells me a global economic collapse of biblical proportion is coming…

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Having a solid financial plan lets investors think about the big picture.

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