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A 2-Minute Drill That Could Save You Thousands

By Andrew Gordon | 01/17/2009

Professional investors got taken to the cleaners by the former head of NASDAQ, hedge fund manager and scam artist Bernie Madoff. They should have known better. But before you point fingers at these supposedly sophisticated investors who lost billions to a cheat, ask yourself this: Do you do even the minimum due diligence before you invest in a fund? (I don’t care who told you about it. Trust no one except yourself.)

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Parallel Bars

By Don Hauptman | 01/17/2009

Consistency and coherence are hallmarks of good writing. This principle applies especially when you’re writing lists. The series of items that constitute a list should have a parallel structure.

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7 Nerve-Beating Secrets to Getting Past Your Fear of Being Interviewed

By Suzanne Richardson | 01/17/2009

Last November found me sitting in beautiful Delray Beach, Florida. A warm wind was blowing, water was making gentle lapping sounds against the sides of the pool, fluffy clouds scudded across the sky. And there I was, scared out of my wits. I might as well have been standing on the edge of a 170-story building. I was shaking, my mouth was dry, and my mind was blank.

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How Elastic Are Your Trade Indicators?

By Rick Pendergraft | 01/16/2009

Thank goodness it is 2009! The fourth quarter of 2008 was crazy for the market. The wild swings and incredible volatility were maddening. Most investors don’t want to be reminded of how bad it was, but it was apparent in their monthly statements. The good news is that it is over.

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Are You Asking Enough Questions?

By Jason Holland | 01/16/2009

Whether you’re intimidated by your boss, afraid to look dumb in front of a coworker, or embarrassed by your lack of knowledge, not asking questions can have serious consequences: failed plans, miscommunication, and stalled innovation.

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Make Your Site More Popular With “Link Juice” Power

By Edwin Huertas | 01/16/2009

You already know how powerful links can be when it comes to your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. As Alexis Siemon pointed out in her article “Become a Killer Link Builder“: “A link is a shortcut to quickly get you from one website to another. If you can harness the power of the link, you can make your website a force to be reckoned with. That means higher search engine rankings, more traffic to your site, and, eventually, more customers and more money in your pocket.”

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The Only No-Risk Way to Ride the Next Big Market Pop

By Andrew Gordon | 01/15/2009

Your next big investing dilemma is right around the corner. Should you – can you – take advantage of the next big stock market pop?

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The “100 Thing Challenge”

By Judith Strauss | 01/15/2009

Michael Masterson has been encouraging ETR readers to simplify their business lives for years. “If you think it will mean making less money, enjoying less success, maybe even being less effective as a businessperson,” Michael told us, “think again. It’s about having more – not less – of the good things. More productivity. More passion. More meaning, love, friendship, and serenity.”

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The Business Choice of Internet Giants

By Paul Lawrence | 01/15/2009

I’m an entrepreneur, and I’ve been involved in at least a dozen profitable enterprises over the years. But the business I’ve been in for the last five years is by far the best. Let me give you an idea of just how powerful this business is. After the costs of…

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Is This the World’s Most Profitable Business?

By Paul Lawrence | 01/15/2009

I’m an entrepreneur, and I’ve been involved in at least a dozen profitable enterprises over the years. But the business I’ve been in for the last five years is by far the best. Let me give you an idea of just how powerful this business is. After the costs of creating and selling my products, I am still able to bring in a 95 percent profit. What’s more, this business has proven to be successful… even in a struggling economy. (In 2008, though the economy was crumbling, mine continued to bring in about $12,000 a month.)

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The Secret to Fat Loss

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/15/2009

You want the secret to fat loss? Okay, but you’re not going to like it.

It has nothing to do with green tea, acai berry juice, or the Master Cleanse. Instead, the secret to fat loss is a state of mind. And once you’re in that state of mind, you can’t fail.

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Instant Motivation

By Jon Benson | 01/14/2009

If you’re like most people, this is the time of year when you make big promises to yourself. “I’ll lose 50 pounds.” Or “I’ll run the Boston Marathon.” Or “I’ll stop drinking diet soda.” Resolving to get fit and stay healthy is one of the best things you can do for yourself. But there will come a time when a little voice in your head will try to tell you your goal is too hard… or that you have something better to do.

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