Turkey ETF: Waiting on EU Membership
Posted on July 13th, 2010
Turkey is a fast-rising economic power, with a core of internationally competitive companies that are helping to turn the country into an economic hub. All that has translated into a solidly performing exchange traded fund (ETF) this year.
by 11.7% in the first quarter compared with a year earlier, underlining a robust recovery unharmed so far by growing economic woes in the European Union. So, why hasn’t the country joined the 27-member bloc? []
Landon Thomas Jr. for The New York Times says that Turkey is tapping in Russia and the Middle East while attracting billions of investment dollars in return. T
4 Steps to Taking a Vacation—Even When You Own a Business
Posted on July 12th, 2010
Summer vacation? What’s that? Remember the days when taking a vacation meant saving up your two weeks off, asking your boss for the time, and then taking off worry-free for exotic destinations?
As a busy entrepreneur trying to grow your business, taking a vacation may sound like a luxury you can’t afford. In truth, if you don’t give your brain some much-needed R&R from time to time, you could be headed for an entrepreneurial crash and burn. Everyone needs time to refuel. Here’
Back Taxes Resolution – Finding the Best Way to End Tax Debt
Posted on July 9th, 2010
Finding the appropriate method or professional help is important when it comes to resolving back taxes. Back taxes should be resolved as quickly as possible to prevent any future penalties, interest, tax liens and tax levies. As more time goes on, IRS actions become harsher with each passing week. Luckily, today there are many options out there to resolve your tax debts, even for those who have no means of paying at all. Depending on your unique financial situation and tax problem will determine what method is best for you. Below are three steps you should take when you owe back taxes.
When it comes to dealing with IRS back taxes, you will want to resolve them as quickly as possible. Read more…
The Price Impact of an Aluminum ETF
Posted on July 9th, 2010
Aluminum traders may soon get a chance to trade the metal through an exchange traded fund (ETF). Some wonder what kind of impact such a fund would have on the broader aluminum market.
History has shown that the launch of metal ETFs has had a positive effect on the price of the underlying metal that the fund tracks, remarks Karvy Global for TheStreet.
Small Businesses, Tap Into the Power of Collective Buying
Posted on July 9th, 2010
Collective buying, or group buying, is a new trend that benefits businesses and consumers alike. Group buying websites, such as www.groupon.com, offer discounts on goods and services. Unlike traditional coupon sites, they encourage consumers to spread the buzz and bring in other customers by guaranteeing the bargains only if enough customers take advantage of the promotion.
These sites, which are quickly gaining in popularity, offer a cheap way for businesses to advertise and drum up business.
Switzerland ETFs: A Safe Haven In Europe?
Posted on July 5th, 2010
The problems in Europe don’t look like they’ll be resolved any time soon, and wary investors are staying away. As investors flee from European assets, some didn’t go too far, parking their cash in Switzerland and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs).
The Swiss franc is hitting ever higher heights against the euro as currency traders flock to the relative safety of the franc, remarks Ivan Martchev for The Motley Fool. However, the Swiss franc is still down against the U.S. dollar. []