An Unhealthy Sector That Could Make Your Portfolio Sick
As a result of the legal issues big-name companies like Pfizer (PFE) and Merck (MRK) have been dealing with, the pharmaceutical sector is among the worst performing sectors so far in 2008.
READ MOREProfessional Stock Pickers Are Failing Their Test
Chances are your actively managed mutual fund is disappointing you. You’d probably get better returns investing in an index fund that charges lower fees.
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How a Funeral Turned Joe Girard Into the World’s Greatest Salesperson
Joe Girard is considered the greatest salesperson in the world, and this is the sales trick he used to get there, which you can easily adopt.
READ MOREThe Curse of the Lottery
The story 20/20 did on Jack Whittaker, winner of $315 million in the Powerball multi-state lottery in 2002, was heavy, to say the least. (Since he opted to take a one-time payout, Whittaker actually received “only” a little over $113 million after taxes.) His is yet another in a long line of tales about people who suddenly find themselves immensely wealthy – and subsequently miserable.
READ MOREHow to Hire a Freelance Copywriter
Hiring a freelance copywriter is no small responsibility. Make the right choice, and you get great copy that brings in leads, sales, and profits – in bushels. Make the wrong choice, and you end up pouring thousands of dollars down the drain. Fortunately, you can avoid that particular heartache (most of the time, anyway) simply by knowing what to look for in a direct-response copywriter.
READ MOREAn Instant (and Overlooked) Income Producer
Here’s a profitable idea that you should immediately put into action. If you don’t, hold a mirror up to your face to see if you fog it. The technique? After every single transaction on your website (i.e., opt-in, registration, or purchase), you should be controlling where your customer goes next.…
READ MORENetworking Mistake: Neglecting to Follow Up
You already know that you must follow up with people you meet at business functions. This is Networking 101. But it bears repeating, because no matter how well we understand the importance of follow-up, few people actually do it. Maybe you think you’re too busy to follow up. Or you…
READ MOREFaking It, Making It: The Changing World of Fakery
Cuban cigars are expensive. A Cohiba robusto will set you back more than $25 in London or Madrid. You can buy them in Florida for $5 to $10 apiece. And lots of people do. Trouble is, they are fake. People who have been smoking Cohibas for 20 years say it’s…
READ MOREYour Investing Plan for the Next 3 Months
Before you jump into summer trading with both feet, be aware.
READ MOREFill Up Your Portfolio With This Profitable Company
When it comes to a measuring a company’s health, little can compare with overall profits. The more profitable a company is, the better. And no company in the world is more profitable than ExxonMobil (XOM). For anyone who drives a car and pays $4/gallon for gas, this should come as no surprise.
READ MORERighting Copywrongs
Keep in mind that there is nothing you can do to stop anyone from copying your website or other digital content. However, there are a number of things you can do to prevent them from actually publishing what they plagiarized. In some cases, you can even close them down.
READ MORELiving Rich: Cheap Thrills
Airport security wasn’t always as tight as it is today – and that extended to the airlines’ VIP lounges. When I was a senior in high school, a small group of us discovered Delta’s Crown Room at O’Hare Airport. And every now and then, we would smile our way in to enjoy a free night out. Comfy chairs. Snacks and drinks. A big-screen (for the time) TV. And excellent people-watching opportunities.
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