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Investing In A Weak Dollar

I have used a lot of cookie cutter investing computer programs throughout my career, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that most of them are not going to tell you which is clearly the best thing to do with your money right now!

Have 50% of your portfolio in Foreign Investments!

All the signs are here! The dollar is on its way to testing its old lows and the world of the weak dollar is here to stay for a while. This also means inflation and we are already starting to see this in oil and other commodities as they move higher.

When it comes to investing you need take advantage of this weak dollar trend, because it has been the trend for nearly 8 years now.

Why will this trend continue? As the economy recovers and people look to put their money to work for higher returns, the last thing they are going to want is US Dollars. In fact, many major economies like China and Brazil are looking to stay away from the US dollar, because of the incredibly loose monetary policies.

How to take is advantage of this? Where most cookie cutter asset allocation investment programs generally recommending about 10% - 15% in foreign stock (depending on risk level)…look to allocate a little more in foreign stock for the equity portion of your portfolio. An ETF like (EFA) or similar type foreign stock accounts.

In addition, look to allocate to foreign bonds in the fixed income portion of your portfolio. As the dollar weakness trend continues and these monies go overseas they will appreciate on dollar weakness alone. There are not a lot of options for foreign fixed, like other asset classes. (FAX) is closed end fund.

Many 401k’s do not offer things like, foreign fixed income funds, and foreign stock is usually limited. Looking into things like emerging market fund like (EEM) in a Roth IRA may be a great growth opportunity with a hedge against inflation!

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Bob Obrien
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Attraction Marketing: A Quick Introduction

I have been working online for a little over six years now. I have seen a lot of things come and go. I have seen trends, mega trends as well as subtle shifts in what is “hot” and more importantly what works when marketing online. The “new” concept of attraction marketing is very hot right now. It is a by product of a lot of changes online for sure. It is also a move back to basics for a lot of people that frequent the internet.

The move back to basics is pretty simple for me to see. Customer want to know the person they are spending their money with. They want to know who they are joining under. People are doing more “due diligence” before they spend money online. This is actually a good thing for real leaders that have some skills and are willing to help others. Below are some of the key trends I am seeing today with a few of my thoughts as well.

* People don’t have as much money to spend and to “blow” as they did a few years ago. People are much less prone to use their credit and debit cards to buy things on impulse today.

* There are more people looking for a “job” online than I have ever seen before. With so many people out of work, people are looking to trade hours for dollars online. This is a growing trend, and many people online do not see the need to invest in their business. They want to make income for hours worked… at home… on the computer. These jobs are hard to come by, and there are 10 scams for very real one.

* People are tired of being lied to and cheated. People have spent a lot of money on empty promises and “get rich quick” schemes. They are looking for something real. Something real is typically a real person that they can speak with and get to know. They are attracted to normal people like them. This is the essence of attraction marketing for me. Real people being attracted to other real people. It is a very simple concept. It is not rocket science.

* People are seeking immediate results. Some people need an infusion of money today. Some need additional income this month. Pretty much everybody needs to see tangible evidence that their internet business is going to make them money. Once again, this points people towards a collaborative effort with someone… a sponsor… a mentor… a leader.

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* People are under a lot of pressure to perform. People that have recently become unemployed or have 401K plans that have lost major value need help today. Help now is really hard to find, so once again people are looking to work with people that can calm their nerves and point them in the right direction.

I could continue for a long time with the current needs of people coming online looking for today money. If you need money today, you are looking for a today solution. That is pretty simple.

Where does attraction marketing fit in here? It is pretty simple. All these people I mentioned above are all looking for a person they can get to know. They are looking for a person that will “connect the dots” for them so they can provide for their families in a significant time of need. They are looking for a friendly face in the crowd that will help them. They are looking for a person they can trust, a person that really has their best interest at heart.

The bottom line is people are looking to make new relationships and friends. This is normal and natural. The change statement for a lot of people is they are trying to make these new friend while under duress. This clouds people’s judgment and often makes them an easy target for unscrupulous people that do not have their best interest at heart.

Attraction marketing is a great mechanism for people to let others know who they are and what they stand for. This allows people to search for and find people that will actually help them profit and prosper online. I recommend that any person that is looking to join any program or business, get on the phone with your future sponsor. If you can not make that happen, I would consider that a “red flag” condition, and would look elsewhere.

By: Patrick McTigue

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How To Invest In The New Economy

When Hope and Change Replace Earnings Reports?

In case you haven’t heard by now, Obama’s first 100 days have come and gone and despite what you may have been led to believe, you are still here. You’ve persevered through the bank stress tests, you’ve outlasted the dreaded swine-flu, and you’ve overcome all of the failed policies of every President ever to not be named Barack Obama. Now what?

As I look at my measly 401K balance, I’m trying to get a handle on where my investment dollars should be allocated going forward (for a less tongue-in-cheek answer click here). A natural tendency would be to just do the opposite of what I did last year in some Costanza-like paradigm shift for my investing strategy. But this time it’s different. Gone are the days of free-market capitalism; say hello to direct government participation!

We already know that Obama likes to moon-light as a stock market guru, but can we be sure that his policies and rhetoric will be good for private business? Well that all depends. Look no further than the proposed budget and the stimulus program. The devil is in the details, as they say.

There’s plenty of talk about which sectors of the economy might do well and which might not. Let’s take a look at a few of them:

First the GOOD (companies that should benefit the most):

Alternative energy. A mainstay of Obama’s platform, green energy companies stand to receive a large portion of the stimulus package. In fact, some folks claim that clean energy stocks will be to this decade what internet stocks were to the late 1990s. Don’t believe me? Check out First Solar (FSLR).

Basic materials. These stocks will benefit from all of the new construction initiatives that have been put forth. Caterpillar (CAT) and US Steel (X) could do well.

Now the BAD (companies that may benefit although too early to tell):

Healthcare. There’s been a lot of talk recently about the universal healthcare program and whether or not it will be good for healthcare stocks, particularly the insurers. These companies have already agreed to price-cuts which could affect profitability. Not to mention that the details of how the plan is going to work have not been released yet. Aetna (AET) and U
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nited Healthcare (UNH) could be in play.

Financials. A necessary evil. Obama has not hid his disdain for this group, and they have received a lot of TARP money. Whether or not they can return to profitability remains to be seen. Keep an eye on Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Bank of America (BAC).

And the UGLY (companies that must defy the odds to do well):

Big Oil. The only group hated as much as the financial sector. The antithesis to green energy stocks. They have already had tax considerations reduced, are getting no stimulus money, and have been publically castigated. Look out Exxon (XOM) and Chevron (CVX).

Defense. The biggest cuts in the Obama Budget have been in defense and military spending. This could make it a challenging environment for defense contractors General Dynamics (GD) and Raytheon (RTN).

These are just a few of the domestic themes which have yet to be played out here in the US. But does this mean that the “good” sectors should be bought, and the “ugly” should be sold?

Not necessarily. There are many different factors that go into choosing an investment besides what the President of the United States likes best. The overall investing climate is affected by factors such as inflation, taxes, interest rates, employment and so forth. That is why it is so important, especially in today’s investing environment, to learn about the different relationships and factors that affect your investments.

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