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I recently repaired my garage door opener for about $25, which saved me about $110 over the cost of a new one. How can you repair things like this, and is it worthwhile? The Internet makes this a lot easier.As I...
Thursday, May 31, 2012
What Would A Landlord Do? (WWLD?)
If you are on a Condo Board, or even just maintaining your own home, one way to look at things is along the lines of What Would a Landlord Do? WWLD can save you a lot of hassles and money.I was on a site the other day which...
Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail?
Free web-based e-mail is available from a number of sources. Which one is the best, though?I have three e-mail addresses, one for Hotmail, one for Yahoo, and one for Gmail. Why do I do this? And why do...
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
House Slave?
Do you own your house, or does it own you?I mowed the lawn today, a chore I have detested since I was a kid. At least I am down to about 1/4 acres these days, as opposed to the five we mowed in New York. My neighbor...
Should You Challenge Your Tax Assessment?
Your County Appraisers Office has data online that shows the tax valuation for all properties in your County (or other jurisdiction). Check the assessment of comparable homes before challenging your assessment.I got a...
Hit "DONE" with ATM
Some Banks are going to a new system whereby you get your card back before your start your transaction. If you don't hit "DONE" when you are finished, the next person coming to the ATM can take up to $700 out of your account. ...
Institutional Investors
What are Institutional Investors? What does it mean when a stock is owned by Institutional Investors? Or if they have no Institutional Investors?What are Institutional Investors? Types of typical investors...
Bank of America Manipulating Customers?
Bank of America wants to rid itself of its expensive Real Estate and pare down the number of tellers. They are manipulating customers in order to do this.I have written extensively about Bank of America in the past. Until...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
My Short Life With the Big Firm
For a very brief time, I worked at a law firm that did Venture Capital Placement and IPOs. It was an eye-opener.Sometimes, I think I am not very bright. After all, I don't understand things that other people seem...
Dictating Rates of Return
When someone promises a "guaranteed high rate of return" it probably is a con. Some people think they can dictate to the market, their rates of return. It can't be done.I ran into a fellow the other day and we were...
It's a Simple Little System!
When someone tries to sell you a "system" - watch out!Chances are, it isn't a "Trustful place for Trustful Invest" - whatever that means. A friend of mine who worked at the Patent Office used to spend every spare moment at the track,...
It's all in the S-1
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT Under The Securities Act of 1933 Facebook, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Form S-1 is the registration form an IPO has to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In that form, a company has to list "risk factors". Few people bother to read these forms, before investing.The...
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