Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

Investing in a Shaky Market

Investing /

A shaky stock market can scare investors away at precisely the time when they should be investing. A booming stock market can lure investors in at precisely the time when they should be selling.

The End of Reckless Spending

Regulation /

Most important, it has sent a message to politicians that voters will no longer be ignored. They are angry with the Government and they are doing something about it.

How to Profit from the January Effect

Investing /

For those of you who aren’t familiar with The January Effect or a Santa Claus Rally, it is caused by investors who sell at the end of the year for tax purposes and then buy again in January.

Hopeful Predictions for 2010

Economy /

I was fortunate in that I had a great year, both personally and financially. I am looking forward to 2010, with many exciting challenges and opportunities.

How to Deal with Fraud

Personal /

One thing I have never posted on my blog before is that I was defrauded out of a large sum of money. It’s kind of embarrassing to admit this and I definitely should have known better.