Don't Be The Pig Who Got Slaughtered

Unfortunately, the average investor allows his greed to make him overstay his welcome. He will maintain his position when one of his favorite companies rises sharply in price for fear of missing even greater profits. He will then ride it lower and curse his poor luck.

I hate being the average investor. Read Dr. Richard S. Appel's article, "When to Sell Gold and Junior Stocks", and never get slaughtered again!

A Quick Review of Financial Reports

I am definitely not an expert in fundamental analysis. In fact, I'm terrified of anything involving numbers. Luckily for me though, an ex-auditor by the name of Bill Cara has taken the time to write down, in laymen's terms, what to look for in a company's quarter-yearly financial reports. Bill provides examples of both positive and negative signs, and stresses the importance of being skeptical.

If you are new to investing and wish to be your own analyst, these tips will get you started on the right track. Good luck.

How to Do What You Love

Here's a very interesting short essay that unlocks the key to a successful career:

http://www.paulgraham.com/love.html

Enjoy.