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    • Thu Sep 25th 11:04 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      3 Theories on Why Fewer eBay Listings Are Showing Up on Google
      Ever since Ebay pulled Google's Checkout as a payment option, I think the relationship between the two is strained at best. Ebay once had a great following, but they continue to fiddle with their business model - their latest decision is to soon disallow payments via money orders.

      Maybe Google shares the same perception as the rest of us, and is getting fed up with the whole thing.
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    • Thu Sep 25th 09:44 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      It's the End Of the World As We Know It and I Own Gold
      I suppose the same could be said for oil - it looks to me like it in some ways is replacing gold, at least for the short term. I do own GLD, but some days not sure why. Good article.
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    • Wed Sep 24th 11:06 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Senate Approves $18B for Renewable-Energy Tax Credits
      What - something proactive and no bailout - let's hope this bill gets approved. It's the least they can do.
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    • Mon Sep 22nd 11:24 AM | Rating: +1 0
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      Natural Gas Bargain Justifies Obama's Stance
      We all know the benefits of natural gas. I think Kurt's point was that Obama is more pro-nat gas than Palin.
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    • Wed Sep 10th 11:37 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Energy Sell-Off Overdone
      It doesn't make sense to me either. No matter what happens to the US economy, you still need fuel and there are always going to be buyers. Unlike the financials, the energy complex can depend on a reliable, steady cash flow. How they use this money should dictate the stock price. Instead, there is some kind of sheep mentality taking over.

      As the world's infrastructure grows, whatever the rate, energy is a necessary component. So I'm going to sit tight and watch the sheep.
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    • Wed Jul 23rd 09:29 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Something's Not Right About This Rally
      There seems to be an undercurrent of thought regarding the size of the national debt. I've read several pieces questioning how we will ever "pay it back". If a country like Kuwait is recognizing the weakness of the US dollar, it doesn't bode well for the financial system as a whole. But I'm just a simple man....
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    • Wed Jul 23rd 09:18 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Wednesday Outlook: Commodities, Emerging Markets
      Dave, a lot of us are scratching our heads! Thanks for the posts.
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    • Mon Jul 21st 10:32 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Money Magazine: Clueless on Commodities
      Judging by the range of responses, no one knows anything for sure. What I think we all can agree on is the world population is increasing. This in itself adds to the demand for natural resources of all kinds, whether it be hard commodities, or a companies' stock that trades relative to that market. So sure, the markets will swing, but it seems to me the trend will be up over a 5-10 year period.
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    • Sat Jul 19th 10:14 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Invest and Stop Working
      In another post a few days ago, the author mentioned LVL and Realty Income (O), both monthly dividend plays. LVL is a new etf with light volume, but that could change. It has a lot going for it, paying over 9% on a monthly basis. Come tax time it could get a little tricky based on its wide swath of investments.

      Realty Income is one I like and own. As more of us aim to retire, you would think companies with strong cash flows would be interested in attracting ownership by modifying their dividends to pay monthly. Factor in compounding, that can add upwards of 1%/year.

      The bottom line is to get the fixed income in your portfolio tackled first, then put the remainder in growth stocks/vehicles to try stay ahead of inflation. It isn't easy.
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    • Fri Jul 18th 10:30 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      The Silly "Taxpayer Funded" Bailout Talk
      Unreal.
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    • Fri Jul 18th 10:00 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Most Overlooked Story of the Day: Kuwait Takes Money Elsewhere
      The media sure is selective in what they think is important. Thanks for the post.
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    • Thu Jul 17th 16:16 PM | Rating: 0 0
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      Realty Income: Solid Yield, Diversified Portfolio
      Good article - as the baby boomers (me) retire, we are indeed looking for diversified monthly income. I'm surprised more companies haven't figured this out. Your suggestion of LVL is a good one. I had not heard of it and will probably buy some. One thing you may note is it is very thinly traded. That's one downside if you need to sell a large position. I also took this from their website:

      As the ETF holds REITs, MLPs, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and closed end funds, beware for tax purposes that its distributions can include regular income, short term and long term capital gains, and qualified dividends. As it owns ADRs, a portion of its dividends may be withheld by foreign tax authorities.
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    • Thu Jul 17th 10:10 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Following the Cleveland Cliffs / Alpha Natural Resources Deal
      Good article. Other applications for our vast coal deposits seem to be overlooked - there is hope for liquid coal and coal to gasoline applications that the overall market has yet to factor in.
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    • Tue Jul 15th 09:20 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Is This Financial Armageddon or the Greatest Buying Opportunity Since 2002?
      Good one!
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    • Tue Jul 15th 09:03 AM | Rating: 0 0
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      Radio Is Doomed - Tear Down the Broadcast Towers
      All I know is other than talk radio, terrestrial radio has definitely lost its way.
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