I participated in Million Dollar Journey’s stock contest of guessing the NASDAQ’s close on Friday, May 25, 2007. I guessed the number, 2,545.33 and the actual close was 2,557.19. I was off by 11.86 points. The most impressive guesses were by The Financial Blogger, who made it to the top third ranks in each category.

Here are 6 general stock trading tips from Stock Trading 101. They are more like principles of trading as opposed to “tips” that you would hear from the guy next to you at a bar.

I still have my funds in my ex-employer’s account, but I have been actively managing the funds on the web. It was a good thing that I started depositing money as soon as I was qualified. I contributed to this 401k account during my college years before I turn full-time status in the same company.
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This week’s Carnival of Personal Finance is posted at Money Smart Life.

This is a great link for building a dividend portfolio.
The Top Dividend Paying ETFs and Stocks

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If you have the stomach for high returns, try investing in other countries.
The 10 Best Places to Invest

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Oil Drillers have been running up recently and the momentum seems to be strong. I like oil drillers as well, but not because of Cramer. I just happened to agree with this article.
Jim Cramer’s Stop Trading! Buy Oil Drillers

Here’s a great article for those are new to the workforce and think saving for retirement funds are useless.
How to Save $1 Million for Retirement