What is Algorithmic Trading? Algorithmic trading has been known as "algo trading" and "blackbox trading" and includes trading systems that use complex mathematical formulas with the use of high-speed computers determining which trading strategies to use. A trading order is entered with a stock trading algorithm that will set off pre-programmed instructions that will account for a set of variables. This strategy is used … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Hyperinflation Is A Wealth Killer
Hyperinflation Is Really Bad Let's start off talking about regular old inflation. They we'll get in to hyperinflation and why it is a wealth killer. Inflation is basically the rise in prices of products and services of an economy with a result in reduced value of the widely accepted currency in that economy. Although it may sound like a bad thing, inflation has economic benefits and is also a determinant in the … [Read more...]
The Great Oil Sands Debate
How Important Are Oil Sands To The United States? One of the most controversial items on the national agenda is the issue of Canadian Oil Sands. Most people are aware of the traditional methods of getting oil. You drill a well and pump the oil up out of the ground and ship it off to be processed into gasoline and other products that make up our world of the 21st century, like plastics and synthetic fibers for clothing … [Read more...]
Estimate Your Taxes With A Tax Bracket Calculator
Know Before You File With A Tax Bracket Calculator Uh-oh, It's the end of the year or worse yet April 15th is creeping up on you may be wondering, what is my tax liability for last year and how can I lower my tax burden to the IRS. Well, with a tax calculator and a little understanding about deductions you will be in a much more informed and strong position figuring out your tax owed. Not to say that you will be … [Read more...]
Hey IRS, Where Is My Refund?
Are You Tired Of Asking The IRS Where Is My Refund? All year long millions of people work hard and pay taxes. When tax season rolls around many people are anxious to receive their IRS refund, and many more need it to help keep their families afloat for the year to come. Because of this, many people are often agitated, waiting daily for their refund. To help ease some of their anguish, the IRS has created a tool. The IRS … [Read more...]
Is Oil Fracking Here To Stay?
What is Oil Fracking? Oil fracking is a widely used process for extracting oil and gas from the ground, or often from underneath it. Fracking for oil has become a widespread practice especially within the United States of America. Fracking can and is used to extract other things from beneath the surface of the Earth. Generally the nearer something is to the surface then the cheaper it should be to extract, although that … [Read more...]
Debt Management For Veterans
Veterans Have Access to Great Debt Management Options Debt consolidation statistics show that Americans have a long history with debt, while veterans and military personnel are no exception. The studies show that military personnel generally carry more personal debt than civilians, with a quarter of military personnel with credit card debt owed of $10,000 or more, compared with only 11% of civilians. Other debts common … [Read more...]
3 Huge Benefits Of FHA Loans
Let's talk about the benefits of FHA Loans An FHA loan is issued by the Federal Housing Administration, and it helps the borrower secure a mortgage when that borrower may not be able to do so themselves because of things like bad credit or low income. We will also talk about how to get an FHA loan and what the limits to these loans are. By the time we are done here you should enough information about FHA loans to … [Read more...]
Where Are Future Interest Rates Going?
Let's Talk About Future Interest Rates Interest rates are at the heart of current global debate. Will they go up, will they go down and what does this mean for everyone watching events unfold? Since the financial crisis of 2008 interest rates have been slashed consistently by governments across the globe. Principally some Scandinavian countries have now adopted negative interest rates and the Bank of England have … [Read more...]