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Monday, April 20, 2009

Staying Out of Debt

By Rick Amorey

Last time I was here, I wrote about a little slice of my financial life. I discussed how I began a life independent of parents but controlled by debt, and how I struggled to surpass it while living by my own. I then described myself today; finally free of debt, and finally standing up on my own two feet completely. And what do I do next? I thought about getting a housing loan.

So this is the American condition that defines many of us. We may be the land of the free, but many of us are in constant debt. You start out with a student loan, and then graduate to paying mortgages for your family. Toss in that loan for the car, and the education plan that we have for our kids, and you'll realize that we are only as free as our debts allow us to be.

This is one of the important things that we must change if we are to surpass the hardships of this recession. Debts on their own are not that harmful to the individual and our great country. But if that same person gets himself or herself in excessive debt, it could all blow up even if he or she could pay them all. All it takes is a little bump on the proverbial financial road.

There are only a few things more difficult than seeing things that you own repossessed; and all of it because you were unable to pay your debt? Avoid this possibility as much as you can! If you really need to get that loan, make sure that you have enough savings and extra income. Do this; and even if you do hit some bumps on the road, you'll have enough extra to offset the loss.

As Americans, we must learn to frugal once more. It's not really that hard to do; all there is to it is to start balancing acts of frugality with the occasional reward that you buy for yourself. Don't save up to the point that you do nothing for enjoyment. Instead, buy yourself something once in a while. If you feel good, you actually don't spend too much. - 23200

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Fibonaccial Trading Techniques

By John Eather

Fibonacci,was an Italian mathematician.He has a number sequence named after him which is known as the Fibonacci numbers.In the Fibonacci sequence of numbers,each number is the sum of the previous two numbers,starting with 0 and 1. Thus the sequence begins 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377,610 etc.That is,after two starting values,each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers.

On going to the higher sequence of the fibonacci numbers, the closer two consecutive numbers which when divided get the answer of the golden ratio. On applying these ratio's to the trading stocks, thus results are produced as primary and secondary. One direction result indicates the primary result and the opposite direction refers to the secondary result.

The retracement levels of the most common Fibonacci numbers in the primary trend are 38.2%,50%,61.8%. The most basic stock charting applications use these standard levels. When once the counter trend rally takes place the retracement levels of Fibonacci behaves as magnets. Excluding these levels there are other levels which provide resistance and those levels are 75%, 78.6%, 87.5%, and 88.7%.

The thumb rule states that the retracement levels makes about 50%, and the earlier mentioned levels attracts the price by behaving like magnets. The price must be analyzed by the persons who are familiar on those levels. Always the prices do not move in constant. Stocks, futures, forex,all instruments which are liquid,will often oscilate in Fibonacci proportions.

Fibonacci ratios may be applied to the Price scale,and also to the time scale of charts.Many traders use Fibonacci ratios with a few simple indicators that can help them to determine probable price turning points,optimum entry,exit and stop-loss levels.

The usage of reversal pattern recognition of price after identifying the primary trend, which coincides with the fibonacci retracement level to prove that the counter trend move has been over. Then the actual lows and double bottom levels are known from the stocks.

In "forex trading",the trader must be aware of the international markets as there can be "risk arbitrage" in the market situations.The trader can use "forex signal trading"for the assistance. In Forex trading,the currency of one nation is traded for that of another.So one needs to be fully aware of the market situations in order to be "forex trading".

For the schooling traders it might be hard for using those applications of Fibonacci towards trading and takes time to make them perfect. Fibonacci retracement levels are being used by many beginning traders, and it is also used by many advanced traders also to become a self-fulfilling of their goals. - 23200

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Trekking the Rough Trading Waters

By Rick Amorey

Stock trading may seem like a foreign world to most, especially in today's times. With the advent of the Internet, potential investors can now place their orders online, which will go to a broker for approval first. One may also check the market from within the bounds of one's home; it makes the entire process of making money so much simpler for those who are interested in investing.

If you're someone who is seriously considering going into stocks, then you may think that this is the perfect business. There are no products, no employees, and no customers. It's just a matter of using your money to make more money, knowing when to purchase stock, and when to sell the stock. But while this is all plausible in the stock market, it's not something that can happen overnight. Ninety percent of investors will end up losing money, in fact.

However, even with this deterrent, a lot of people are still interested in going into the trading business. If you are one of them, you don't have to worry as not all is lost. You just have to remember that it's not going to happen within a short period of time. Just be focused and disciplined if you want to get into this business. Yes, you can go into trading, but if you make decisions hastily without any research or consultations from qualified brokers, you'll probably suffer big losses.

The state of our economy doesn't help, either. It's now more difficult to get into trading these days. But the opportunity is still there, even in times of financial recession. A lot of discipline and focused is needed to study the current trends, and to enable you to make the right decisions based on your observations. Go with this, and you'll be fine.

Yes, the stock market is irregular these days, but that doesn't mean that the waters are impassable, so to speak. In fact, when everything starts to pick up again, those with solid investments will find themselves at the most advantageous position. - 23200

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The Way Stocks Work

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Stocks or shares are defined as a chunk of the company that an institution or an individual buys that makes him a part owner of that company. As a part owner you get to experience company privileges such as voting rights. A shareholder also receives an annual dividend from the companys annual profits. For example you purchase 1,000 shares of MAC Company and the annual profit goes to $7.5 billion with 750,000 shares all-in-all, your annual dividend would be $10 million. That is just how simple the concept of stocks is. The dividend then is defined as the amount the shareholder would be getting from the companys profits in relation to the number of his shares.

Stock Trading is the activity of buying and selling of stocks. It is oftentimes called as stocks exchange. It is entirely difficult and time consuming for a person who wants to sell shares of his company, by running down an ad or spreading the news through word of mouth. That is the reason why there are exchange floors. Exchange floors are venues where sellers and buyers (traders) meet on one roof- well; those are actually brokers that do the job for them.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the biggest stock exchange in America today. In it we can see hundreds of brokers, all in chaotic activity and shouting at each other. Inside the NYSE is a large screen where the current market value and market situation can be seen. It shows the fluctuations and the rise in the market. Stock traders usually see this as an opportunity to sell their stocks so they could gain higher profits.

Stocks are a dynamic financial instrument because it does not possess a specific value. It goes up and it goes down, depending on the companys situation in the market. A lot of traders take this opportunity to sell their stocks in the market for instant profits also financial experts suggest that the best strategy is to buy and hold since there lies the true value in investment.

What I mentioned are just some of the basics that one needs to learn about stocks and stock trading. - 23200

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Careful Steps in Investing

By Rick Amorey

Who doesn't want to get rich? I mean, obviously, everyone wants to find a good way to get rich, right? There are a lot of ways to invest for any individual; each person will have different options to take note of, depending on the risks and the rewards they're willing to take. Such investments include bonds and stocks, or real estate. Going into your own business is also a form of investment.

The stock market is almost always the first thing one thinks about when thinking about making investments. Investments of this type has to do with buying stocks and trading mutual funds. An investor makes profits by buying low and waiting for the right time to sell high. Needless to say, there's a lot of patience involved as this is a waiting game as you wait for stocks to rise in value. Make sure you've done your research; if you haven't, you'll inevitably end up losing a lot of money on this.

Therefore, discipline is of utmost importance when one is deciding on an investment. It's not a good idea to invest blind; research the markets carefully so you have a good enough grasp of the factors that will affect your stocks. Putting aside an amount of money each month is also a good investment. Cutting back on unnecessary expenditures will go a long way; you can always go back to it when you gain better returns from your patience.

Don't forget to look at the fine print when you are going to invest, as well. Reduce or avoid investments wherein you have to pay for sales commissions; this will cut back on the amount you're investing, which will mean a reduction of profit on your part.

Investing may be a fun way to make your money work for you, and if done correctly, you'll get good returns with it. You'll continue to grow and the money you make will help you out in times of needs and well into your senior years. Just make careful decisions, and remember to be patient with your investments. - 23200

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