http://www.randomstock.com/blog Your home for all your financial news Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:54:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What a crazy time in our history!  Our economy is in turmoil.  We have soldiers at war.  For the first time since 1776 a non-white man has been elected as president.  Gas is affordable.  Tiger Woods and GM end their endorsement partnership to pinch pennies. Many corporations are scrambling to find ways to ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/pinching-pennies/ "Follow the leader," are words we have heard throughout our lives.  Leaders of large organizations are unable to hear each and every gripe or complaint.  Therefore, I propose the followers become the leaders and make a change from within the system. A comment received in another article sparked an idea in my ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/follow-thefollower/ It is no secret that public speaking is one of the most feared things to do.  Even those who speak to crowds on a regular basis still get nervous.  However, at some point in our careers we all have to do this.  It is time to rise above the anxiety. Four letters ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/take-the-fear-out-of-public-speaking/ Just as there are various investment options, there are also many different types of investors. So, which one are you? Depending on your income level, investment knowledge, and life cycle stage, you can be an aggressive investor in your 30s and a conservative investor when you’re nearing retirement. Generally though, ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/types-of-investors/ This economic slow down is very scary for everyone.  Daily we are hearing about companies going under and watching our portfolios dwindle.  Those with the spare cash have an extremely unique opportunity, though. Why do people go to Wal-Mart or dollar stores?  To buy things more cheaply than in other places.  ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/it-is-a-stock-buyers-market/ Wasabi Media Group (WMG) announces our largest contest ever.  Almost $2,000 in prizes and everyone that enters is guaranteed to get at least $50 in free advertising!! The Prize Packs Prize Pack 1 ($1,000 value) - A Free Business Edition Wiki for 1 Year at PBWiki - http://www.pbwiki.com Prize Pack 2 ($100 value) ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/contest-wmg-giving-thanks-give-away/ Have you ever had a stranger go out of his way to do something nice for you?  Maybe he ran ahead of you to hold the door for you because your hands were full.  Even better, have you ever gone out of your way to help another?  How did you feel? If ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/give-and-you-shall-receive/ What if everything we thought had value was really worthless?  This is a question that my pastor asked this week in church.  Don't worry, I am not going to get religious on you.  I am going to explore this question and give you some practical applications to better your finances, ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/where-is-the-value/ Every time I check the news, I get bombarded with analysts that are terrified about the economy.  There are one thousand Chicken Littles running around sparking fear.  Let's get them back into the hen house. For starters, no one is certain about what will happen to the economy, and that is scary. Change and ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/the-sky-is-falling/ A few years ago I was talking to my friend Matt Carman. Matt is a financial brain and has educated me and given me great tips since I have known him. As I was talking to him, a guy that can be best described as a cro-magnon commented on how ... http://www.randomstock.com/blog/budgets-for-cro-magnons/