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Investing with the Santa Claus Rally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, you should be informed of big economic movements like what is happening in Europe right now with Greece and the PIGS. Before the end of the year, a mutual fund manager may have a portion of cash on the books. But the markets are not always doom and gloom.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. It may or may not turn out that way. I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. It’s hard for me, emotionally to avoid trying to time the market.

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