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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 09-18-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 70
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Patching holes in resume (for financial career)

I suggest you make a list of financial professions. Then get a list of professional/trade organizations. Then attend their meetings. Then talk to people. Ask them what you should put on your...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 07-10-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 56
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: opening foreign bank account ?

Why not get an account that comes with an ATM card. They must have ATMs in Ve.

As to which bank search on "off shore banking", LLyods TSB might be able to help you.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 07-09-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 60
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: questions about student loans and inflation

You can get a bit over 5% from a bank account. If your loan rate is less than that keep the money in the bank. Note you will have to adjust for income tax on the interest.

You might get a tad...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 06-14-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 136
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Starting a Chewinggum \"Business\" - Advice Very Welcome

Vending machines are not passive income. They are a job. It is like a carpenter saying power tools are passive income.

I suggest that you search out people in your area that invested in...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-27-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 56
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: 22 years old, should I start an IRA?

Your poker earnings could dry up because:
1) You were actually depending more on luck than you thought.
2) The people whose money you are taking run out of it leaving you and people as good or...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 12-26-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 82
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Thoughts on Elliot Wave trading strategy?

"i see they have software available for ~$2k/yr that searches for patterns and identifies profitable trading opportunities...any thoughts on this? "

I doubt it is worth that. I suggest you get...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 12-26-2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 104
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Home loan question.

Make sure you fill out the disclosure. Do not assume your brother will know what is wrong, or will overlook things that creep up. Lead paint ect.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 12-26-2006, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 53
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: real estate development career-advice

I am suspicious of 21 year olds who want to jump into the latest bubble or fad. Look for the next bubble.

1) If you were a doctor, and you did not overpay for your degree, you would have the $$...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 08-23-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 117
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Why are stocks valuable?

1) Dividends
2) You can sell for more $$$ to someone else
3) The company will be purchased whole for more $$$ than you paid
4) All the cool kids are buying shares.
5) No choice (IRA investing for...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 08-08-2006, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 72
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Real Estate in Vegas

"But I'm just the type of person that like to own things. "

Have you condidered owning stuff other than real estate. I hear stamp collecting is educational, enjoyable, and enriching.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 07-17-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 60
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Anyone into exchange traded funds?

If expenses are the issue, vanguard.com is probably cheaper. On the otherhand there are many more themes available to the ETFs.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 07-16-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 61
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: credit card 0%

The cc company is hoping:
1) You scew up, but are able to pay after fees and interest.
2) You will be a good customer for many years.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 06-24-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 53
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: I made 10k today - what should I do with it?

Put it all in BEARX and hope the economy falls apart.
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 06-24-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 59
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Best way to xfer money from £££££s to $$$$$s

In the US everbank.com is a retail bank with and FX desk. Maybe lloyds TSB?
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 06-24-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Student Line of Credit

My guess is they would prefer you apply online. I would advise you to use a debit card. How are you going to pay what you borrow back? I think you are askng for trouble, credit cards are for...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 06-24-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 50
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: General Newbie Question...

Why don't you get a part time/ full time job in real estate.
Sales, financing, title, legal, property management, even construction. You might apply for a position at all the REITs. Watch what...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 03-07-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 61
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Technical Analysis - 1 specific and 1 general question

As far a I know little academic TA research is done. When it is done it is done by the Math, Eco, or Psych type departments.

You should note that business school is supposed to teach you how to...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 02-02-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 261
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Will the rake eventually disapear ?

Based on the number of posts you are right I am wrong(earlier post). You will likely get massive interest, free advertising, just by going no rake (see the # of posts). This also happended with...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-17-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
GM
Views: 164
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: GM

Will they? The Pres is an R, both houses are Rs, Union GM workers are Ds, Hmmmmmm. I also don't know that Kirkorian is a big Bush man. Let's just say I don't see anyone in government sacrificing...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 01-09-2006, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 167
Posted By GeorgeF
Re: Central and South American real estate

NYSE:IRS you might also consider some CE funds.

Can you get title insurance?
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