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Loanio Roundup – Congratulations President-Elect Obama

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
President-Elect Obama

President-Elect Obama

Loanio extends its congratulations to President-Elect Obama for running an excellent campaign.

This week’s edition of Loanio’s roundup takes a look at the election and what it means for the economy. What are your thoughts to the issues? We’ve also included several links for business entrepreneurs and on p2p lending for your weekend reading.

The Economy and the Election:

Small Business:

Peer-to-Peer Lending:

Loanio in the News:

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Originally posted 2008-11-09 05:33:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Stocks a Good Investment?

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Penny Stocks

Penny Stocks

Penny stocks are often regarded as a sound investment idea, but they are especially popular during times of a recession, though many people are unaware of the “why”. The reason why penny stocks are a good investment is because the prices of penny stocks for credible companies go up nearly every day, earning you a profit of more than 50 percent over the market price of the stock. Additionally, by going for stocks that are only purchased in great values, you are following an excellent strategy because the bulk trade is something that indicates a rise in the prices, as well as a rise in the chances that the return will be good financially. You should always observe the fine print of the company’s statements when it comes to penny stocks. If you fail to look at both sides of the moon, then you may end up incurring more loss than gain in your investment endeavors.

Right now we are witnessing a real global financial crisis, and many stock brokers are experiencing what is essentially a living nightmare. The global economy is in jeopardy, and many great companies are rising and falling during what is bound to be a truly depressing recession. While many large scale companies and their once booming stocks are suddenly falling, it does not mean all stocks are a poor investment, because there are some little known investment vehicles out there that can still offer excellent returns if you are willing to ride it out and be a little patient with the market. Are stocks a good investment? Traditional stocks may not be the best investment vehicle right now, but penny stocks on the other hand may be just the ticket.

When the stock market is thrown into obvious turmoil, there are obviously some new risks to contend with when it comes to traditional stock investing. Because so many companies are coming into business and going out of business, it can be overwhelming to choose stocks that are sure things, or even stocks that are going to be remotely profitable in the coming months. Penny stocks are shares that are floated in the stock market by smaller companies at values that are less than five dollars.

These penny stocks have a chance of yielding a really huge profit within a short period of time, provided that you are careful when you choose which companies to invest in, and make wise choices accordingly. Penny stocks are often regarded as a sound investment idea, but they are especially popular during times of a recession when other stocks are not sound investment opportunities. As the market dips, predicting the values of stocks diminishes a great deal, but penny stocks are much easier to appraise, and can turn much greater profits in shorter periods of time when sound investments are made.

Good research is vital when it comes to choosing penny stock companies. You should always observe the fine print of the company’s statements when it comes to penny stocks. If you fail to look at both sides of the moon, then you may end up incurring more loss than gain in your investment endeavors.

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Originally posted 2009-01-14 05:29:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Prepare for Your Retirement Now

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Plan for Retirement Now!

Plan for Retirement Now!

If you are young and just beginning a career, then the concept of retirement planning may seem so far away that it is the last thing that you put any consideration into. However if you are on the opposite end of the fence and retirement is just around the corner, then you may find yourself struggling to figure out how to keep things handled. Regardless of what your unique situation currently is, it is an absolute must that you begin to prepare for your retirement now if you have not done so already. Considering everything that is going on right now, like gas price fluctuations, fears of recession and the instability of Social Security, planning for retirement is simply not what it used to be. You need to invest, plan and save for your retirement these days rather than simply saving and hoping for the best.

First of all, your place of employment may be able to offer a retirement plan or 401k plan, but this is not always the case. Back in the day, 401k planning was known as pension planning, and it was a vital and solid part of the retirement planning process. However, as the economy turns into an economy that is more competitive than ever, these older and more reliable retirement plans are becoming a thing of the past. Still, 401k planning can be absolutely vital, and most employers do offer 401k planning support to their employees.

401k planning is a vital and powerful way for you to invest for your retirement over a period of time. 401k planning usually allows for you to invest in a number of different company stocks and mutual funds. When making your selection for investments, it is important that you learn how to practice diversification, which means spreading your investments out into different asset classes. Most importantly, it’s important for you to learn from others mistakes. Do not put all of your retirement funds into the company’s stock, for example. No matter how solid you think the company is that you are working for, things can go wrong, and you can lose your retirement plan when you lose your job if you’re not careful.

Now, if your employer does not have a 401k planning process, then it is more important than ever for you to take a proactive approach to retirement planning. You can set up an IRA or Individual Retirement Account, which is an excellent way for you to kick start the retirement planning process when you do not immediately have 401k planning options available to you. Traditional IRA accounts allow you to deduct your contributions so that you can take advantage of growth with taxes deferred until retirement. Roth IRAs work differently, in that they are not deductible when you contribute, but when you go into retirement they will be completely tax free.

401k planning is an important part of preparing yourself for retirement, so take it seriously and do not wait. The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better off you will be.

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Originally posted 2009-01-02 05:53:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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