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Here is some great information on different aspects of the loan process, and how a lender looks at borrowers.

If you have ever been the recipient of a cold call during dinner even though you are on the do not call list, keep reading.

The Treasury today announced that the fixed rate for I-Bonds for the next six months if .30%. Combined with the inflation component of 3.06%, it brings the total I-Bond rate for the next six months to 3.36%.

Here is a short article about Junk, or High yield bonds and what is going on in those markets. This seems to still be a good time to jump in.

Here is a short word on the subject of diversification. It looks like the professionals have been getting it wrong as well. Come and take a look.

Consumer spending dropped .5% in September according to the latest information from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, led by the end of the Cash for Clunkers Program.

I am a big fan of Apple and its products. I even enjoy going to its stores. But, is Apple spreading itself too thinly?

The US Treasury Department today is buying the last of the $300 billion in Treasury bonds, bills, and notes it has purchased over the last seven months to keep rates low. The program, which prevented the yield on the 10-year Treasury bill from going over 4% during this period, helped keep mortgage rates and corporate bond rates low.

Hi there, we are about to tackle the most difficult part of being a financial advisor, and that is the threat of ARBITRATION. In a system set up to protect investors, it has become surprisingly easy to take advantage of the system and the brokers. Come and take a look.

Here is part two of careers, the Financial Advisor, and continuation to part one, the Stockbroker. Here we discover what is nearest and dearest to all of you out there. How much money can I make?

Here is the last installment on careers. I chose to sepperate this from the rest as it is so important to understand the two big risks to having a career in this field. After you read this you will have an idea if this is a good career choice for you or not.

FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair went on YouTube and posted this video on the FDIC site discussing the health of the agency and the banking system. The video is posted below.

This is for those who love the market and are thinking it would be great to gamble with other peoples money. Or something like that.

The NY Times had an interesting article that analyzed the performance of bonds versus stocks over the last 10 years and over other extended periods of time.

Apple's to an all time high was more than predictable, it was obvious.