Articles on Investing and the Stock Market by Al Thomas
- Alfred E. Newman
What! Me worry?
Many of you remember the cover of MAD magazine. It was one of my favorites. Alfred's only worry was about his front tooth. You and I have other problems.
The one big problem we all have is enough income to support our life style. Those who are approaching retirement or are retired will have to have enough cash or income from investments or pension plans to make it. We all know you can't live on Social Security alone.
- 365/7/24
What does it take to be a stock trader? It takes a total mental commitment to the task. It becomes a complete way of life. You cannot be a part timer. You cannot work at a regular job and trade stocks successfully. When you decide to make your living this way you must be willing to work 365 days a year, 7 days each week, 24 hours every day with no time off. I know.
- 401K-itis
Are you one of those many people who dread reading their 401K statements? You have been watching it decline for about 2 years and are wondering if will ever stop. Just about everyone says the market will come back. Brokers say you are in for the long haul so don't worry. Any account that drops to a 50% loss has to go up 100% to get "even" and that is a very difficult phenomenon. If you have an 80% loss as has already occurred in the Nasdaq you would need a 400% rally to get "even". At 90% you have to see a 900% rise to that mythical "even".
- A Good Fund Manager
Every Wall Street analyst, financial planner and broker will tell you that the right way to pick a mutual fund is find a good money manager of a fund that has a long time record.
- Acapulco - The Stock Market Dives
- Adding Funds
- Advisory News Letters
- Advisory Service for You?
- An Old Proverb for Investing
- Analyst Reports
- Analysts - Do They Really Know The Stock Market?
- Ask The SEC
- Bad News is Good News
- Bargain Basement - Finding Stocks That Go Up
- Being Wrong Buying Stock is Okay
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