Stock Carnival Ecstasy - August 13, 2013

Welcome to the August 13, 2013 edition of Stock Carnival Ecstasy. This time we have a top 5 articles for the carnival including one from Mike McFate on Miners and their relationship to the US Dollar Index. John Schmoll from Frugal Rules takes a look at saving for Retirement. Matt Becker like Peer-to-Peer lending for personal finances. And Bill Smith has some tax havens for keeping your savings away from greedy governments. Hope you like all the articles, bookmark, share, tweet, like on Facebook and come back for another edition this month.

Mike McFate presents Miners Reverse as Dollar Tanks posted at StockGuruSite.comStockGuruSite.com, saying, "the stock price of this miner could go up 50% before the end of the year."

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John Schmoll presents When Should You Start Saving for Retirement? posted at Frugal Rules, saying, "Saving for retirement can be challenging for many. There are many excuses to use from not having enough money to it being too far away. However, by starting to save for retirement earlier rather than later, regardless of the amount, you put yourself in the best position possible."

Matt Becker presents Is Peer-to-Peer Lending the Next Big Thing? posted at Mom and Dad Money, saying, "Peer-to-peer lending is pretty big in the world of personal finance right now. There are a lot of people talking excitedly about the great investment returns they've made recently, and of course this has only drummed up interest from others on how to get involved. This is typical of any new investment that's seen some success, but does it mean that it's a good thing to get involved with? Today I'd like to share some of my thoughts on peer-to-peer lending and how it might fit into an investment portfolio."

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Bill Smith presents 5 Popular Business Destinations For Tax Havens posted at 2014 Taxes, saying, "Taxes can often prove to be rather annoying expenditures that Government enforces on its people."

Bill Smith presents Can You Still File 2009 Taxes With Turbo Tax 2009? posted at 2009 Taxes, saying, "Turbo Tax 2009 was released in late 2009 as a way for people to prepare and file their taxes themselves from a computer."

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Stock Carnival Ecstasy - August 28, 2012

speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 11, 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Welcome to the August 28, 2012 edition of Stock Carnival Ecstasy.We start this carnival off with a couple of gold focused articles, one by Gayan on How Investing in Gold Can Save Your Personal Finances and one by Bill Smith on Gold Futures Prices. Another great article is by MikeAhi on Warren Buffett Buying Chubb (CB). Hope you enjoy the material, bookmark, share, tweet, like on Facebook, and come back really soon.

Gayan presents How Investing in Gold Can Save Your Personal Finances posted at CASH CAB, saying, "In a time when economic uncertainty is the order of the day, it is good to have alternatives. One excellent substitute to the conventional way of maintaining financial security is precious gold investing"

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Bill Smith presents Gold Futures Prices Promise A Strong Investment For Your Portfolio posted at FastSwings, saying, "If Investing in gold has you a little worried, then you should know that gold has been one of the most reliable methods of investing and holding onto your hard earned money even as inflation and stock markets fluctuate."

Bill Smith presents Paul Ryan Taxes To Be Released2009 Taxes - Free Tax Filing Options posted at 2009 Taxes, saying, "Following in the footsteps of presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan has agreed to release his tax returns for the past two years."

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MikeAhi presents Would Warren Buffett Really Buy Chubb (CB)? posted at After Hours Investing, saying, "The lesson here is simple: beware of the talking heads, and do your own homework. Here's why a recent video of CNBC talking heads is full of hot air."

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Theresa Torres presents Paying For College With Bad Credit posted at Debt Consolidation Loans With Bad Credit, saying, "Think it's impossible to go to college with bad credit? Don't lose hope! Here are some steps you can do to get that education you're aiming for."

Theresa Torres presents Guest Blog: 4 Ways to Attract Customers in a Tough Economy - BBB News Center posted at San Diego Better Business Bureau, saying, "Don't let a tough economy discourage you from making every effort to attract customers to your business. There are things you can do and ways you can use to keep bringing in new customers."

Vytas presents Top 8 stock trading tips posted at Trend, saying, "Investing in stocks is not gambling. There are rules that you have to follow and important things that you have to know. Nobody becomes a profitable stock trader over a night in the same fashion as nobody becomes a good doctor over a night. Good things have a good price tag on them. The article contains 8 essential tips that will help you on the road of investing profitably in stocks."

Bill Smith presents Benefits Of Using Turbo Tax Advance2008 Taxes - Free Tax Filing Options posted at 2008 Taxes, saying, "With the easy to use interface, you just have to put in the information in the proper spots."

Bill Smith presents TurboTax 2012 : Taking Care Of 2012 Tax Needs posted at 2012 Taxes - Free Tax Filing Options, saying, "In the near future, millions of taxpayers will need to file their taxes for 2012. This occasion often causes stress for many individuals, especially those who procrastinate."

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Five Antique Pieces Worth Investing In

Some antique pieces are always popular, whereas others fall out of favour. It's important to invest in types of antiques that actually interest you and that are always going to be popular in order to make them sound investments for the future. Here we look at five types of antiques that could be considered safer opportunities.

Precious Metals

Gold and silver have been popular since ancient times and there seems no likelihood that this will change. Indeed, with the current financial crisis gripping many of the world's economies, investing in gold and silver is a better option than stocks and shares. There are many different types of silver items to buy, particularly from jewellery to cutlery, but for gold, jewellery is the outright winner.

Coins

Collecting antique coins is a good investment, as they just never decrease in value - unless the condition of the coins deteriorate greatly. Unlike fragile china, for instance, there is no risk of the item being irrevocably damaged. Insuring coins won't be difficult and they are one of the most interesting type of antique to collect. Collections can be made up from different periods in history, or from different countries.

Furniture

Furniture is another type of antique that can reap dividends for an investor. It can be expensive to purchase and a some knowledge of the most respected furniture makers is a must. Space will be a major consideration for anyone hoping to build up a collection of antique furniture. To keep its value, the furniture cannot be just dumped in the garage.

Fine Art

Investing in art antiques is one of the best options on all, especially for someone with a good knowledge of art. Bargains can be picked up at various types of sales, especially car boot and garage sales. Many people will sell paintings for ridiculously low prices, because they have no real knowledge of either the artist, or the value of the work itself. Any art that is purchased will need to be carefully looked after and never put on display where sunlight can affect its colour.

Nostalgia

Children's toys are antiques that not only appeal to adults, who will buy such items for their nostalgic appeal, but they are of historic value also. Many people are fascinated by toys that were made in Victorian times and by earlier versions of toys that are still popular. Toys that are unopened are valued highly by antique collectors.

When thinking of investing in antiques such as coins or silver antiques, also think about insurance costs. It's sensible to both invest and protect and insurance will help to give peace of mind.

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The Bearish Case For Gold

Image via WikipediaMany are seasoned to believe that now is the time to start piling all of their money into gold. The world hears the terrible financial news that seems to be coming out of Wall Street each and every day. It is not like things like this can be ignored forever. Individuals feel that they need to be making smart moves in order to preserve and make money in a market like this. One of the classical thoughts is to put money into gold.

Gold has always been thought of as a safe haven investment during turbulent times. It often trades paradoxically to the value of the dollar. The value of the dollar often falls during periods of economic turmoil. Therefore, one would assume that gold should be trading up during times like this. The fact of the matter is that it has. In fact, gold has increased in value during the last 10 years more than almost any time in history. This is the very reason why it is not a great investment now.

We all know that no investment can continue to rise in value forever. The ones that rise the fastest in a short amount of time are often the ones that fall the sharpest when the party is over. Therefore, it is probably not a great idea to put a lot of money to work in gold. However, there is more than just a rapid rise in price that should worry gold investors.

The gold markets are seemingly unstoppable at the moment. They are pricing in a worldwide recession the likes of which could be nearly impossible to climb out of. There are many things that indicate that the price of gold could climb even higher at some point in the future. However, the price right now is already somewhere that it shouldn't be at. It has become the popular trade on Wall Street, and that means that it has climbed even beyond the wildest dreams of those who think that the market is going to decline rapidly.

There has actually been some good economic indicators that have been coming out of Wall Street. These include signs that the employment market is starting to become a little stronger. It is also true that companies are beginning to report stronger revenue. These are just the early signs of a recovery of course, but they point to the idea that the economy may be starting to heal. It will likely be a long time before there is significant sustainable growth, but the early signs are there. With this, the price of gold may well decline as the market gets healthier and more investors decide to take on more risk. There is a significant likelihood that this could be the case in the next 3-5 years.

Gold is simply not the best play to make at a time like this. There are other options available to those who are serious about making a profit in this choppy market. Perhaps even purchasing stocks themselves would be a better move at the moment.

Petrusia Kowal is a commodities trader in Toronto, as well as a music teacher. People often pay attention to one end of the situation, and forget about the other. Be aware of the countless opportunities in a sluggish market. This is the likely the perfect time to refinance your auto insurance. Other financial products like credit cards and mortgage rates also often get quite competitive in such markets. Visit Kanetix to do some comparison shopping, and determine if you're getting the value that you deserve.

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