DOW 15000

The Dow breaks 15,000 and we find what will keep running.

The Dow Jones hit 15,000 and now we focus on which equities could keep running higher.  We turn to the true stock masters are Goldman Sachs (GS) and find a few our own picks.  It was an incredible week and we turn to the magic 8-ball for help.

Hip Hop Pool Party with LL COOL J

Water can be found at a Hip Hop Pool Party.  Super. How about investing in water?

When it comes to investing in water then you must have U.S. companies Flowserve (FLS) and Pentair (PNR) in your arsenal.  However the best bet for investing in water and solving all it's unique challenges and the companies that make up the trade world wide check out the 'Water ETF' -- PowerShares Water Resources Portfolio (PHO).

 

Wall Street Bull

We've talked up these five stocks before and they just started to move in 2013.

Since we all have short attention spans, we will cut right to the chase.  The five stock picks we are endorsing for 2013 and beyond are Verifone Systems Inc. (PAY), Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), Leap Wireless (LEAP), and McDonald's Corp. (MCD).

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Do you like Fish Sticks? Do you like putting Fish Sticks in your mouth?

Everyone likes Fish Sticks, so we'll assume the answer is yes.

Minority Report - Glass

Sometimes trends take a while to develop. Here are 3 which may take until 2014 to be fully realized, but will be worth the wait.

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When to Sell a Stock?

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3 Tips to know when because it's not a profit until it's cash in your account.

WHEN TO SELL.  This serves our fellow Masters that are new trading stocks or perhaps need a gentle reminder on when to cash in.  If you have bought securities or are thinking about it, you have to know when to sell them to cash in your profits.  Worse yet if you are losing money on a stock/security you thought was wonderful, you have to cash out before it goes to nothing.

Monopoly Man - Retire Early

Exit the rat race ASAP and start your retirement early.

After you have been in the workforce for at least a month, it doesn't take much convincing that retiring early would be a wonderful. The years pass by faster and faster as we age and if you don't start planning today, you could come up short when you hit the average retirement age of 65.  Mastery offers up five helpful tips on how to save a nest egg big enough to exit stage right from your career as soon as possible.

Peter G and his money Poker Face

How can you keep your cool and not lose your shirt?  Mastery explains.

 

IN AND OUT INVESTING - Mastery

How do you make money shorting stocks?  Mastery explains.

We go to the mailbag and answer the most popular question for the last few months -- how do you short a stock and make money?  What is short selling and how can you get burned?  Mastery has got your back including a video to get you started.

Make Money with Investing

Helpful tips to keep and increase your precious trading account. 

We are all responsible for keeping our portfolios alive. Its up to the individual investor to make the right choices and pull the trigger when necessary on buys and sells.  Mastery is taking the time to remind you of 5 helpful tips to increase your portfolio holdings.