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(Please Note: This story is an example of why it is important to listen and blend with the market. It is not meant as a political statement of any kind.)

CANADIANS: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

AMERICANS: Negative, Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.

CANADIANS: Negative Sir. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.

AMERICANS: This is the captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course.

CANADIANS: No Sir, I say again, please you divert YOUR course.

AMERICANS: This is the Aircraft Carrier US LINCOLN, the second largest ship in the United States Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied by three Destroyers, three Cruisers and numerous support vessels. I DEMAND that you change your course 15 degrees north. I say again, that’s one-five degrees north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship.

CANADIANS: Uh, Captain, This is a lighthouse. Your call.

The market, like a lighthouse, will send signals and it is incumbent on us to listen and to blend with the market. In a collision, the lighthouse (market) always wins.

Markets Maxims

One of my maxims says… “The stock will never listen to you, but, it will speak to you if you learn to listen”. Another one says, ” If you dance with a gorilla, don’t try to lead”. Folks, you must learn to listen (read charts and interpret news) and you must bend and blend with the market to avoid being crushed by it. This is not natural to our independent and proud natures. While we may be on the verge of a market upswing, every market upswing for 3 years has been met by a lower lows. Each upswing was seized upon by hopeful enthusiasm and dashed with the next roll over.

This has been a wonderful market for traders who trade both ways. It has been frustrating and devastating to one directional traders hoping for the return of a bull market. Trading is more than jumping in and holding on. It is dynamic and fluid and bidirectional. You must be trained in dynamic and tactical trading to flow with the market. You can and you must learn to do this. The following thought may help put this into perspective. It is paraphrased, as I cannot recall the author.

“The learners will inherit the earth while the learned will find themselves perfectly prepared and suited for a reality that no longer exists”.

Workshop Update

Boy what a week, we have just finished two great days of filming new materials for you in Phoenix and a “Two Days of Tradin’” boot camp in Denver. I was exhausted after the events but very pleased with the results. Both events were a success and the students loved the classes.

“The 1st day was a new course called Power Spreads. It will open you eyes very wide to understanding the power of using spreads to minimize risk and neutralize volatility. We also learned a great deal about option pricing and how to read volatility to select the most appropriate strategies. We used the X-Factor options graphing tool to historically trade QLGC and IBM and we saw price manipulation and how the options you may think is a good choice can be a real disappointment and why. I and sure you will enjoy the class when it is ready for purchase.

The second day we taped the new Market ‘Mind’ Fields. The class response was powerful. Some said it was like a mirror being held up to show them things they did not want to see but desperately needed to deal with. Almost all of us have land mines planted ion our minds. Market ‘Mind’ Fields will enlighten you to the reasons why trading is such a difficult challenge for folks and how to gain the mental disciple needed to survive and then thrive in the markets.

Friday and Saturday I was in Denver with a great bunch (mostly locals and mostly women) of students for my “Two Days of Tradin’” boot camp. What a fun time. I worked them pretty hard and they loved it. There were several who were very new and a little nervous but as the first day wore on they got into the swing of Bracket Trading™ and did very well. We traded several stocks on Friday just learning to go long and short at the right times. Back trading is a fantastic way to learn and train your train skills.

Saturday we added options to the mix by using the X Factor Options Graph to back trade several companies. We tracked several option strategies over run ups and sell offs to see which positions performed the best. Not all bullish strategies performed the same over the run ups and downs. It was very instructive to see the effect that different expiration months had on profitability. The students all realized that option trading is a lot more complicated than most people think. Picking the right strike, right month and whether to buy or sell premium can be critical. It is very possible to have two separate bullish option strategies at the same time and the one makes money while the other one loses.

New classes are being added to the calendar for March through May so check out which times and locations may fit your plans. You need to be in the trading simulator workshops. Two Days of Tradin’, will hone your trading skills like nothing else can.

Please join our Web shops and please consider coming to a Two Day Trading camp with me. I will work you … but you will come out a better trader.

Ryan with Better Trades

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Dancing With A Gorilla for Better Trades

2. Shop around.All insurance companies use different formulas to calculate your insurance premium by adding or detracting money after each question the ask you.By shopping around you could find big savings on your insurance premium.

3. Buy extra products.Most insurance companies also do other insurance products ie”Building’s and content’s insurance”.Most insurance companies will give extra discounts for purchasing more than one product,by doing this you could save a fair amount on all your insurance premiums.

4. Pay your insurance premium in one go.By paying your insurance premium in full you can avoid paying costly interest charges that would be added if you paid your insurance premium by instalments.Some insurance companies may charge as much as 15% APR on instalments.You may even receive a discount for paying in full.If you can not afford to pay in full check out what rate a small loan would be you may still save some money.Fill out a online loan application.

5. Increase your voluntary excess.Your excess is the amount paid by you in the event of a claim,by increasing this your insurance company should reduce your premium.

6. Lower your annual mileage.Lowering your annual mileage can reduce your premium,most insurance companies will quote you for around 12,000 miles a year.Try and work out how many mile’s you will do if it’s likely to be less you may get a discount.Be honest about this as your insurance company may ask to see old MOT’S and service history to verify your mileage in the event of a accident.

7. Have a Alarm,Immobiliser or Tracker fitted.Theft of and from your vehicle play a major role in the calculation of your insurance premium.Having a alarm or immobiliser fitted will give you a small discount to your premium and having a tracker fitted could make you quite a saving.

8. Take the advanced driving test.Passing your advanced driving test will show your insurance company that you have extra skill when driving and are less likely to be involved in a accident.

9. Don’t inflate the value of your car.Adding extra value to your car when you apply for your insurance quote will do nothing for you apart from increase you premium.In the event your car is stolen or written off you will only be paid the market value of your car at the time of your accident.

10.Look after your credit rating.Insurance companies are now looking at your credit score as part of the calculation for your insurance premium.Maintaining a good credit rating could avoid unnecessary additions to your premium.

11. Insure your car Third Party Only.Third party only is the minimum cover you are required to have by law it’s also the cheapest.If your vehicle is of a low value then you could consider this type of cover.You need to remember that with this type of cover if you was to have a accident that any damage to your vehicle would not be covered for repair.

12. Keep a clean licenceInsurance companies take driving convictions very seriously and can dramatically increase your car insurance premium,by maintaining a clean licence proves to the insurance you are a safe and careful driver.

13. Remove any unnecessary drivers.If you have a young driver on your insurance policy that no longer use’s the vehicle you should remove them as this will reduce your premium.

14. Young driver’s add a older driver.Some insurance companies will reduce young drivers premiums if they have a older named driver on the insurance.

15. Build up your no-claims discountOne of the biggest factors affecting your car insurance premium is the number of years no-claim’s discount.You could receive up to 75% discount for around 5 years of no claims.The more years you can stay claim free the safer driver your insurance company will see you as.

16. Protect your no-claims discount.Although this will increase your insurance premium if you have a lot of years of no-claims you may want to protect this as a small claim may increase your premium by up to 75%.

17. Buy a lower insurance group car.A very important factor to your insurance premium is what car you drive.Most insurance companies adopt the Association Of British Insurance Group Rating.This rates vehicle’s from 1 - 20 generally speaking the higher the group the higher the premium.By buying a car with a lower group rating can lower your premium especially for young or inexperienced drivers.

18. Join a car club.If your vehicle is a classic or specialist consider joining a club related to your car most clubs offer insurance schemes which have very good premium rates.

19. Put your spouse as a named driver.Some insurance companies offer discounts when you add a spouse as a named driver as opposed to unmarried couples,they see marriage as a sign of stability and associate stability with safe driving and there for give you a discount.

20. Take pass plus.If you are a new driver consider taking your pass plus.some insurance companies could give you as much as a 25% discount and when you have just passed your test and have no no-claims this could make a considerable saving.

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20 Tips To Cheaper Car Insurance

Debt consolidation can be an excellent option when you find your finances getting out of control but before you go out and sign up for a debt consolidation loan there are a number of factors you must take into account.

1) Why are you looking to consolidate debt?

The basic principle of debt consolidation is that you take out a single loan and use that loan to repay all your existing credit card debts, loans and overdrafts.

This normally results in lower payments generally spread over a longer term. Before you proceed with debt consolidation you should first consider whether there is a better alternative.

2) Sell assets to clear your debt

Rather than rescheduling your debts see if there is any way you can repay some or all of your debts yourself. Sell unwanted valuables and other items.

Depending on the item you can sell to dealers, advertise in local classified ads or through Ebay. Sell unwanted books through Amazon. If your debts are very high and you own your own home consider downsizing to release equity.

3) Pay more than the minimum off your credit cards.

If you can pay more than the minimum monthly payments you should seriously consider continuing with your existing credit cards and clear the debts over the next 12 to 18 months.

While it may mean restricting your spending in other areas it will be the cheapest option long term. Of course you may still opt for debt consolidation to make managing your debt easier.

4) If you are currently only just managing to pay the minimum monthly payments on your credit cards, or your total credit card debt is increasing each month then debt consolidation may be the right choice. There are a number of options when considering debt consolidation:

5) A mortgage or re mortgage

If you own your own home the lowest interest rates are obtainable by taking out a new mortgage to pay off your existing mortgage (if any) plus enough funds to repay you other debts.

If repaying your existing mortgage will result in penalty charges consider a 2nd mortgage with your existing lender. The interest charged will probably be slightly but not significantly higher.

6) Take out a secured loan with another lender

If you have already missed or been late with any payments, and as a result your credit score is too low for your mortgagor, consider a secured loan with another lender.

Secured loans in these circumstances are more expensive and the lenders are quick to repossess your home if you miss payments. Only take this route if you are certain that you can make the repayments.

Depending upon how bad your credit history is, so long as you maintain all your payments for the following 1 to 3 years, you can replace this loan with a mortgage or re mortgage once your credit score improves. There will be penalties however if you repay a secured loan early. Ensure you read the fine print.

7) A loan secured on other assets

If you have an expensive car, boat or plane you will probably be able to obtain finance using these assets as security. The rate of interest will be higher than a loan secured on property. If you do not have property or it is fully mortgaged securing a loan on other assets may be an option.

An unsecured loan

If you do not have property or other assets an unsecured loan is often a possibility. An unsecured loan is usually over a shorter term, normally up to a maximum of 7 years but occasionally longer. As a result the monthly payments will be higher but the debt will reduce quickly.

As the lender has no security your property and assets are less at risk if you default. The lender could, however, send in the bailiffs if they obtain a court order.

Because there is no security expect to pay a higher interest rate, particularly if you have a poor credit history.

9) Don’t forget the credit card option.

If your debts are relatively low and you still have a reasonable credit history applying for another card with a 0% or low interest balance could be an alternative to a debt consolidation loan.

Go for a 0% balance transfer if you can realistically repay all or most of the debts in the 0% balance transfer period. If however, there will still be a substantial debt at the end of the balance transfer period go for a permanently low interest rate.

Be aware there may be a 2 - 3% charge on the balance transfer. To ensure you don’t slip back into debt cut up all your credit cards and close paid off accounts.

10) Check all the options before making a decision.

As you research all the options it will quickly become clear if there is one obvious solution. For many individuals there will be more that one option so it is essential check them all out before makuing a final decision. Go to a range of different lenders and mortgage or loan brokers and obtain the best package for you. Remember you have the final say and just enquiring does not commit you to any course of action.

For a great many people debt consolidation provides an ideal solution to excessive credit card debt. Sorting out debt problems takes a little time, effort and determination. Once you’ve sorted your debts you will find life more enjoyable and relaxing and, with no debt collectors calling or contacting you by post or phone, much less stressful.

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10 Steps To Successful Debt Consolidation

Benefits of a Credit Report

Aside from protecting yourself against identify theft, credit monitoring is essential for improving your credit rating. Although lenders use credit reports to judge a loan applicant’s creditworthiness, credit reports are also beneficial because they keep us informed of our credit standing. Thus, we can know our odds of obtaining a home loan, auto loan, etc.

How to Get a Copy of Your Credit Report

Getting a copy of your 3 in 1 credit report is simple. Furthermore, because reports are viewable online, there is no valid reason not to check your report at least once annually. Every city across the country has a local credit agency which will issue copies of your credit report from all three bureaus. However, if you prefer the convenience of the internet, there are various websites offering 3 in 1 reports for a small fee.

To obtain a copy of your personal reports, you must provide information such as name, address, social security number, etc. Once your information is verified, credit reports are either sent via email, or viewable from the website. Your entire credit history will show before your eyes.

Why Obtain Copies of a 3 in 1 Credit Report?

If you are hoping to improve your credit rating, obtaining a 3 in 1 credit report should be the first step you take. This way, you know exactly what needs improving. The report will list all creditors, current balances, and account standing. Moreover, you should review your report for errors. If inaccuracies are present, contact the bureau and discuss clarifying the matter.

In addition, credit reports include a credit score. This 3 digit number carries a lot of weight. Low scores indicate bad credit, whereas high scores equal good credit. If the goal is to improve credit score, it may be wise to improve in certain areas. For example, avoid late or skipped payments, reduce debt to income ratio, settle collection accounts, and limit your number of credit inquiries.

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3 In 1 Credit Report - Getting A Copy Of Your Credit Report And Seeing What Needs To Be Improved

If you brought cash to pay for anything at all, you would only bring some limited money inside your pocket. This is important for our own safety. That is why; some people prefer to use the credit cards. The cards would be something simpler for them. with the cards, they would have some chances to search for many kinds of things and pay it easily with the cards. The question is have you ever heard anything about 0 credit cards?

Some of us might need some information about the credit cards instant decision to get the instance cards. We could click the Creditcardwatch co uk to find more information about it. we could click the site above to get more information about the balance transfer credit cards. That would be something really important for us.

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Credit Cards for Easier Transaction Process

Thus, you have to do the Refinanciacion De Deudas. You can do it as the strategy to get more. First, surely, you have the income, even; it will be possible for you for having more than one income. Thus, as the step, you have to calculate your income. Then, you can save it into the bank to its safety in order for you to easier to save it. Then, of course, you will get the credit debt. It will be easier for you to save the money because you will think that you have no money in your hand. As a result, when you have a great amount of your credit debt, it will be possible for you to buy a house. By that home, you can invest it again to get a new income for you.

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Be Rich with a Right Refinanciacion De Dudas

Before you put it to the side and decide to deal with it later, (it won’t go away by the way) take the time to respond to it. Give the IRS a call and find out what is going on and when they want to come and see your paperwork. This simple phone call can help you find the right information before you react the wrong way. Remember, it’s not the fault of the lady on the other side of the phone, that this is yours either. So, be nice, play fair and be honest.

Do you need some extra time to get your information in order? Need to dig out that box, organize it and hope that it’s all there? Then make sure to ask for a postponement of the audit. This audit advice is very important: don’t wait until the last minute to do it either! Call them up and ask for a small delay so that you can get things in order. Simple, done.

Lastly, it is important to realize that most audits are simply needed because of minor errors. You added or subtracted wrong. You entered the wrong information on the wrong line. That type of thing occurs everyday. This audit advice is to be honest about what is happening with you. So, you made a mistake. Fix it by providing a good attitude to the IRS auditor that comes to see you.

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Audit Advice That You Need

California offers the lowest Mortgage Rates of all times. Shopping around might give one an insight into the various mortgage plans that are available at that time. Applying for a mortgage can be very easy these days. However, taking a mortgage that is far above what the customer can pay might prove to be a big problem when the customer starts paying the same. Shopping around for a plan that is affordable is a good idea in most cases. However, going in for a mortgage just because of all the low deals being offered is not a very wise option. All things considered, mortgages are just long-term loans, and the borrower would need to be able to pay back the amount with interest in due time without fail to avoid penalty.

Only the most affordable mortgage plan needs to be considered, as the EMI might prove to be heavy on the pocket every month if the mortgage is high. The Mortgage Rates mostly depend on various factors such as the mortgage amount, reason for the mortgage loan, type of real estate to be mortgaged, occupancy details in case of already developed property, current market value for the property to be mortgaged, proper and relevant documents relating to the person’s income, penalty for prepayment and late payment, FICO score, and many more. Consulting a financial adviser before applying for mortgage would be a good idea to avoid any hassles later on during the tenure.

Many websites dealing specifically with California Mortgages have online application forms that can be filled in by the customer. A few basic details about the property to be mortgaged would get the customer the rate at which the mortgage would be provided. The company would provide all the details once the application is verified and passed. Some websites ask for an application form that would be sent to several companies, and then get back to the customer with their individual quotes.

All in all, shopping around for the best rates would prove to be beneficial as well as informative. A number of websites also provide some excellent information regarding all the procedures involved in applying for a property mortgage. California boasts a number of legitimate companies that deal with mortgaging and all that is involved in the process with minimum fuss and good service, even after the property has been mortgaged.

Second mortgages and refinancing have different rates than the rates for initial mortgaging. However, these too are subject to frequent changes, and some very best deals can be found by shopping around.

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A Guide To California Mortgage Rates

Having low cost auto insurance is possible. I would like to share with you seven smart ways on how to cut down on your car insurance rates.

1. Be a cautious driver.

Pretty obvious, but a lot of car owners actually overlook this fact. Driving carefully not only prevents you from getting into road accidents, but also leads to lower auto insurance rates. Your driving record greatly affects your insurance premiums.

2. Compare your current policy with other companies’.

Auto insurance companies usually give discounts when customers combine all their insurance policies. Find an insurer that allows this and get a quote on all your policies.

3. Make sure your car is not “high risk.”

The type of your car determines the rates you will get. Sports and luxury cars have “higher risk,” which means they get higher rates than your average family car.

4. Request to have higher deductibles.

It would be wiser to request for a higher deductible to lower your rates. However, first, you have to determine if you can afford to pay a higher deductible in case of an accident.

5. Install safety features.

Having safety features and anti-theft devices lowers the risk of your car, therefore, lowering insurance premiums.

6. Get auto insurance quotes online.
You can get a good number of quotes from different insurers online and compare them to get the most appropriate deal for your needs.

7. Check every year for better options.
Auto insurance rates change every year. Make it a point to check rates annually and see if you can find more affordable options.

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Seven Smart Ways To Cut Down On Auto Insurance Rates