(ContentDesk) February 16, 2006 -- Most people assume theres nothing they can do about a flat or falling market.
They think theres no choice but to ride out the poor performance of their mutual funds until the market improves.
In fact, there are at least five things you must know to avoid losing money, even in a down market, according to one of the most sought-after proactive money managers in the Northwest.
Daniel Wiggins, Chief Investment Officer of Talisker Investment Group, delivers important, timely information about how to make informed decisions to avoid losing money in down markets in mutual fund investments by sharing the following:????Why 90% of all mutual funds fail to beat the S&P 500????Why traditional buy-and-hold asset allocation models in managed mutual funds may not be in your best long-term interest????Why most financial planners advise you on when to get in, but fail to map out an exit strategy on when to leave a mutual fund????Why the differences in approach between a fee-based, proactive money manager and a commission-based financial advisor can have a huge impact on your investment returns????Why its imperative to know a financial advisors track record through both up and down marketsMr. Wiggins commentary has been featured in the MTA, Ezine Articles and on GEM Radio.
Daniel is also a regular guest on Ike Iossifs Marketviews TV.
To schedule an interview or to get more information, call 208-860-4244..
Troux Announces Metis 3.6 Enterprise Architecture Suite
AUSTIN, Texas
February 17, 2005 Troux" Technologies, the leader in IT Governance software and solutions, today announced important enhancements to its Metis? Enterprise visual modeling toolset Version 3.6 which begins shipping on March 15th.
Metis 3.6 will enable enterprise architects, business analysts, IT planners and other decision-makers in Global 2000 companies and government agencies to easily create Enterprise Architecture models that support Business Process Management, Capital Asset Planning and the UML 2.0 standard for object-oriented modeling.Metis 3.6 marks a major milestone in our visual modeling software, which we are now in the process of integrating with the Troux IT Governance System to create the industrys most advanced Enterprise Architecture management solutions for IT governance and business process analysis, said Hank Weghorst, CEO of Troux Technologies.
Enterprise Architecture models built using Metis 3.6 will give executives, planners,...
Twelve Deadly Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make
Twelve Deadly Mistakes
Real Estate Investors Make
and How You Can and Must Avoid Making Them
Mistake # 1. Spending thousands of dollars buying books, tapes and attending seminars and then putting all of that information on a bookshelf and never looking at (or using) it.
Comment: I'm continually amazed at the number of "would be" investors who have spent a bundle of money attending seminars, getting an education and then never using it to start
their investment program. Not only is it a waste of thousand of dollars but it could be the biggest financial mistake you can make.
Mistake # 2. Failure to learn the basics of real estate investing.
Comment: The other extreme to Number 1 above, are potential investors who realize real estate is the best way to accumulate wealth and venture into the purchase of properties without knowing the basics of real estate investing. Those investors are almost certain to get into...
Net Operating Analysis Critical To Success, Consultant Tells Community Bankers Customer Retention, Profitability can Counter Nonbanking Competition -- John Floyd
The proliferation of nonbank "banks" and the long downturn in lending activity are reinforcing the importance of timely net operating analysis by community bankers, says a 33-year veteran of financial consulting.John M. Floyd, CEO and Founder of John M. Floyd & Associates, Inc. (JMFA) of Baytown, TX, near Houston, addressed 175 attendees at the 25th National Conference for Community Bankers. The NCCB ended its four-day event at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, on Wednesday.
The American Bankers Association's invited Floyd as an expert on profitability."Between 1980 and 2004, U.S. banks' share of financial service business shrunk from 58% to 18%," Floyd emphasized. "Nonbank institutions now enjoy 82% of this business. If community banks are going to survive and thrive, it is imperative that their management's constantly focus on return on assets and earnings?on operating costs as a percent of operating assets. "You must know the salary and benefits per million...
Net Operating Analysis Critical To Success, Consultant Tells Community Bankers Customer Retention, Profitability can Counter Nonbanking Competition -- John Floyd
Banking on the Future of Technology ... New Era Capital Corp Poised To Broaden E-Business Portfolio
New York, NY (ContentDesk) November 16, 2005 -- New Era Capital Corp, a New York City based financial services firm catering to mid-market investors and business owners is poised to expand its e-business portfolio over the next 12 months through acquiring or developing new e-ventures, principally; MyBzCenter.com? -- an interactive small business solutions portal. It recently launched a corporate domain at www.New-Cap.US. Already, New Era Capital Corp has successfully launched and currently operates www.MyCompletefinance.com? -- the first fully integrated and interactive financial portal specifically targeted to mid market investors and business owners. The continued success of this portal is one of the motivating factors for the aggressive foray into the e-business arena by New Era Capital. The rapid growth in bandwidth coupled with the steady rise in the usage of broadband...
Banking on the Future of Technology ... New Era Capital Corp Poised To Broaden E-Business Portfolio
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Copyright 2006 Darren Dunner
Are you considering buying a new house soon? Buying a new house is probably the biggest investment one can make in his lifetime. Buying a new real estate certainly requires a lot of money. It is not possible for everyone to finance the real estate from own sources. This is where Commercial real estate financing becomes a necessity in gaining access to the much-needed funds. Commercial real estate loan is one of the types of real estate loan.
This loan can be used to buy, improve or refinance commercial property, if you own 50% or more of the real estate. Commercial loans are the best option if you are looking for funds to finance buildings or land for business purposes. This type of loan falls under specialized mortgages owing to the fact that the lender has a legal claim over the property until the loan has been repaid completely.
Financing for commercial real estate loans is completely different game when compared to residential...
Warning...Local San Ramon, California Mortgage Brokers Finally Reveal the Insider Secrets Other Mortgage Brokers Don't Want Consumers to Know About Obtaining a Mortgage
(ContentDesk) July 21, 2006 -- Local San Ramon Mortgage Lenders Ed Jeffry & Luke Currier reveal the shocking truth at a new website that is full of free reports and free mortgage calculators. "The only way for consumers to make an educated decision is to have all of the facts. Let's face it most consumers are simply uneducated when it comes to obtaining the best mortgage product to fit their financial needs and goals," says Ed Jeffry, a mortgage originator based in San Ramon, California. Luke Currier agrees and adds, "For most consumers a mortgage is the single largest financial transaction they will make during their lifetime.
In fact, most mortgage payments account for approximately 32% of consumer's monthly income."Ed Jeffry & Luke Currier have put together a new website to finally allow consumers the ability to obtain all of the information they need to make an informed decision.Here is a listing of some of the insider tips available at
Warning...Local San Ramon, California Mortgage Brokers Finally Reveal the Insider Secrets Other Mortgage Brokers Don't Want Consumers to Know About Obtaining a Mortgage
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