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Techcrunch reviews eToro - a platform that makes forex trading child’s play

eToro is trying to solve the challenge of finding ways to present Forex data in a simplified and user-friendly manner that makes it accessible to ordinary users.
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Why ‘Free’ Works as a Business Model

Take a look at what giving away my advice for free has done for me, professionally:
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Super Rich & Super Cheap: Meet the world’s wealthiest cheapskates

“Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad built a $33 billion fortune selling affordable furniture to the masses. Yet the self-made Swedish tycoon drives a 15-year-old Volvo, flies coach, tries to avoid wearing suits and often eats meals at lower-tier restaurants.”
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Buying isn’t always the smartest option…Believe it or not Renting Works

“Most people just think about how much money they can afford to spend or how big a mortgage they can get,” the fee-only adviser told her. But potential homebuyers should also be looking at the comparative costs of renting versus buying, calculating the impact of tax savings, and considering long-term family needs.
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CEO of Wells Fargo “Housing in Worst Shape Since Great Depression”

Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf said the current real estate conditions are the worst he has experienced during his 30-year career. He then punctuated his gloomy assessment by harking back to the deepest downturn of the 20th century. “We have not seen a nationwide decline in housing like this since the Great Depression,” he said.
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7 Innovative Ways to Thank Your Client During the Holidays

There’s nothing like thanking someone to make them want to be nice to you. It’s positive feedback, just like Pavlov would have used and works on anyone and everyone, including your clients. Saying thank you for their work, time and effort, during the holiday season is a great way to leave a good […]

See which states love small businesses,,,,

Attention libertarians! Find out where the cold, dead hand of the state weighs lightest.
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The 5 Best Things to Say When Caught Sleeping at Your Desk

Number 5 is pretty good: “They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen.”
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California sees record $5 billion in foreclosure sales

October foreclosure sales increased by 40 percent from September with a total of 12,336 properties with a loan value of $5 billion — sold at auction statewide, according to figures compiled by ForeclosureRadar.
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9 Easy Steps on How to Teach Kids about Saving and Investing for the Future

The steps you take now to teach kids about saving and investing will bear fruit in the future. That’s really the concept of investments: letting your money grow over time.
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