Investors' self-defeating decisions have contributed to their market woes. Recency bias, herd behavior and fear are the culprits.

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President Obama has proposed setting a cap for IRA and 401k reductions as part of his budget. The idea punishes those earnestly saving for retirement

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The recent downturn in gold was caused by a variety of factors, and understanding them will help you in the near future as you assess your portfolio

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As investors look out for higher yields one place to explore are BDCs which are a way to play private equity markets. Here are 3 names to consider

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The Fed was created to help provide support for depositors, but today its more involved in creating inflationary pressure, has it outlived its usefulness?

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The situation in Cyprus is bad, but not dire, and taking advantage of the situation takes some steely nerves and patience, so have both to profit

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The markets recent rally to new a new high may look good on paper but be careful about what it really means and protect your upside

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China is one of the world's biggest economic powers and their currency, the Yuan, is slowly becoming the most important in the world

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Take stock of what's on the horizon in the U.S.

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President Obama laid out his agenda in the State of the Union speech, and here's a rough idea of what to look for and how to play the upcoming market

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Insider selling is a major tipoff to market tops, and recent activity bears watching as the market continues to rise

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Dr. Paul Krugman's ideas on how to turn the economy around could use a little dose of reality, and the correct way to move forward is let private markets lead

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Apple is no longer the company it once was, even if that was just one year ago; competition and innovation are hurting Apple and the stock has more to lose

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A very week report from MasterCard's SpendingPulse suggests retail stores are hurting and their stock prices may be a bit ahead, so look to short them out

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The trend in Japan is to have fewer children, and the result is an aging population supported by fewer workers coming on board: is it the same in the U.S.?

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Bob Toll's predictions of a 20% rise in home prices for 2013 goes against the historical measures and is a lure for what he needs to happen; don't trust it

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With the impending fiscal cliff on the horizon, investors and taxpayers should know middle class tax rates could hit nearly 50% if a solution isn't found soon

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Whether or not you believe the Fiscal Cliff is coming soon, being prepared is the best way to hedge against the uncertainty, and here are 5 suggestions

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The fiscal cliff issue isn't all that complicated, but the ramifications of no deal in Congress are not good for investors, and here are 5 issues to consider

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President Obama's reelection opens up the possibilities for investors looking at "glocal" opportunities and in the energy sector.

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The election is finally upon us, and by Wednesday lots of questions will be answered, but big problems remain for the winner to try and figure out in the future

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The "Lost Decade" in Japan is now three decades old, and new members of the political class are trying to make a huge difference for the future.

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The China-Japan trade relationship in on a rocky road due to the Senkaku/Daiouy Islands dispute, and the problems extend to U.S. investors in Japanese stocks

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The history of the housing market in the U.S. suggests that lessons learned by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke need not apply to today's markets.

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Banks are lobbying for changes in the requirements for collateral backing risky hedging products, and the fallout could be another bailout down the road.

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Mario Draghi and the ECB have put together a plan that looks suspiciously like many others, and it's doomed to a short life span of success

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Yield is hard to come by, but by looking at ETF's and mutual funds investors can find enough opportunity to pad the portfolio, and here are three options

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Investing for the long term sometimes means paring the portfolio of losers and winners, so here are five ways to help your long term results.

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Hemlines are strong indicators of the behavior and ethos of a society and right now the hemlines of the famous portent a conservative bent to the stock market

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Facebook is running into a series of brick walls, and the company that famously went public for $38 per share has seen that figure almost sliced in half

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The recent electricity failure in India is a bit of a metaphor for investors in India, who might be advised to wait while the country works out of its problems

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Corporate earnings manipulation is a problem for investors who need to look at ways in which CFO's can hide problems. Here are 6 tip-offs to remember

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The traditional ways of saving money won't cut it in this volatile economy. Here are some new tips to build your portfolio and survive the recession.

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Investors are wise to look over their financial goals in a rational manner in order to prioritize actions, and these five ideas can both help and save you money

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Debt free companies like the 4 outlined in this report are great additions to any portfolio since they can weather the financial storms during a bad economy

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Lessons from the "Lost Decade" in Japan are easy to read but should be followed to avoid the dangers and stave off long term stagnant economic growth

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Microsoft head Steve Ballmer has not done a very good job as steward at the company, and here are 8 reasons why I would fire him today

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Shorting overvalued stocks is a good way to earn profit without having to be long in the market. Do your homework, and look to these industries to start.

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The impending bailouts for Italy and Spain are merely window dressing on the larger problems of the Euro and eurozone, and have little chance at success.

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Biotech is a big risk, big return stock play, and using these five guides can help you determine the winners from the losers in this high stakes game

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Investment advisors are one of the best ways to work through the market, but make sure to answer these five questions for comfort in your choice of advisor

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There are many forces that move the currency markets, and here are three reasons why the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen against the Euro.

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The lessons from the Facebook IPO are numerous, and here are five that you can use to help seek out the next big company and stock winners.

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Facebook's breathtaking valuation bears no reason to an actual value, as the business model for revenues is flawed. Look for the stock to continue downward

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With all the mistakes Yahoo! appears to be making, its best bet might be to review 5 ideas on how to rebuild the business, or perhaps get ready for sale

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Five issues are on the plate for Keith Fitz Gerald, from monetary policy to CEO performance, and he tackles each subject for your investment pleasure.

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The recent bear market in gold has pushed the price down over a three-month period, something very rare for the precious commodity. Hang on for the long term.

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Magazine cover stories occasionally tell the tale of fads or trends that are just about to end. Investors can look to those headlines and decide for themselves

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Investors can learn from gamblers on how to avoid losing their money over time by applying some simple rules and adhering to smart strategies. Here are five.

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The Eurozone crises is real, with Spain in particular getting hit very hard. While the outlook is not very promising, there are ways to avoid the turmoil.

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