Archive for April, 2007

Vacation Last Week

I took a week off work last week. I was in Chicago for a few days and spent much of my vacation running errands and making phone calls. It wasn’t the kind of vacation I had in mind. A better vacation would have been a trip to the beach in the tropical areas. I sit [...]

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Sunday’s Quote

Having a financial adviser enables the investor to carry a psychological call option. If the investment decision turns out well, the investor takes the credit, and if it turns out badly, the regret can be lowered by blaming the adviser. - Hersh Shefrin

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Saturday’s Quote

In the world of investment management, it is far better to fail very badly in a conventional way and lose a great deal of money for your client than to lose a little in an unconventional fashion. - Marc Faber

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Allocated Edenor IPO shares

I was allocated 100 shares of EDN IPO at $17 on Thursday. However, I had asked for 1,500 shares, but I was only allocated 100 shares. This is the first time I was allocated IPO shares by Fidelity. I was unsuccessful with the DEEP and several other IPOs.
EDN traded in the secondary market on [...]

Friday, April 27th, 2007

Article: Jealousy/Envy?

Jealousy/Envy?
My comments:
I think some people can be very ignorant. People who make high income usually have a story behind it. You’re totally right, people only see the money. Who knows what these high income people went through. I use to wonder how people make so much money and I’ve talked to many [...]

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

Article: TOP 13 Money Saving IDEAS Of All Time

TOP 13 Money Saving IDEAS Of All Time
Comments for the article:
Stop using illegal drugs: Totally agreed.
Stop Gambling: Totally agreed.

Sell everything you own and move in to the hills: If you don’t want a life.

Eat one meal a day: I would rather recommend to eat 3 meals of smaller portions.

Stop buying things: Mostly Agreed. Some people [...]

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

Dow Crosses 13,000 for 1st Time

Dow Crosses 13,000 for 1st Time
Wednesday April 25, 11:20 am ET
By Madlen Read, AP Business Writer 
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average shot past 13,000 for the first time Wednesday, powered by signs that the U.S. economy and corporate profits are growing at a steady pace.
The stock market’s best-known indicator surged past its [...]

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Undestructable Dollar Bills

I was doing my laundry one day and did not check all the pockets in my clothes. I had left five dollar bills in the washer. The paper bills came out wet but were still in-tact. The reason is because the money is not made out of paper. The dollar bills are actually made [...]

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

Miller/Howard Investments 1st Quarter 2007 Review

Miller/Howard Investments 1st Quarter 2007 Review (pdf)

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

Cash is King

My parents are old school and love using cash to pay for things. They carry $200-$300 with them. They say it’s easier for making bargains and buying things on the street. Also, you never know when you may run into a situation where cash is needed and there is no ATM nearby.
I generally use my [...]

Monday, April 23rd, 2007