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Fidelity.com/OneSecond – Fidelity One Second Trade Execution

Filed under Uncategorized by on 2013/06/11 at 6:23 am {no comments}

Fidelity.com/OneSecond – Fidelity One Second Trade Execution

Get a one second trade execution guarantee on all qualifying orders as detailed on Fidelity.com/OneSecond.  If you are tired of placing trades and then sitting and wondering what has happened to them, then Fidelity might be the right move for you.  As we have seen, a lot can happen in a few seconds or minutes.  We all saw what happened with the flash crash, so we know that dramatic things can happen fast.  Before online trading, I used to trade with my broker on the phone.  He was my neighbor and I didn’t even know who he worked for, if for any company.   However, I remember the anxiety of sitting there waiting to see what my market order was executed at.  I was a young investor at the time and I was always surprised to learn how dramatically different my purchase price was from the bid and the ask.  To me, I felt it was because it took a long time for the broker on the other end of the phone to place the order.  No matter what the reason was, I felt that all that time it took to place an order resulted in me paying a larger amount.  Now, had I been in it for the long term, a few points here and there would not have made a difference.  However, I was attempting to do short term investing.  That is why I was so ecstatic to learn about the Fidelity one second guarantee. To me, this is something I have always been looking for.

If you have been in my shoes and have been frustrated with other brokers who have not executed your orders to your liking, you should explore the Fidelity.com/OneSecond site to see if that would meet your needs.  There are specific terms and conditions and you need to make sure what orders are eligible.  For example, as I view it, it applies to the S & P 500 Index orders.  Also, it appears it must be within the NBBO.  Read over it carefully to make sure you full comprehend what is being offered.  There are also some exclusions listed that you should be familiar.  However, the great news appears that if they do qualify and they are not executed in one second or less, you won’t have to pay a commission on them.  To me, that demonstrates this company truly stands behind their service.  It would also give me piece of mind any time I place a qualifying trade.  For that reason, I am truly impressed with what Fidelity is offering. 

If you would like to learn more, you should check out the overview of trade execution on the fidelity.com one second page.  The video presented there was very enlightening.  After watching it, I had a better understanding, aside from my own personal experience, why time is so important.   I also learned by watching the Fidelity learning center video what was involved when you made a trade.  A company that looks to educate its customers is my favorite type of company. I learned what NBBO or National Best Bid or Offer meant by watching that aforementioned segment.  I feel that you will also find it educational and enjoyable.  It’s only about six minutes long, but very helpful for understanding the trade execution process. I also learned what was meant by price improvement and what a market center is.  My fidelity.com reviews for this are off the charts with praise. I am confident that yours might be as well. 

Now could be the ideal time for you to switch away from your current online broker.  Or, if you don’t have an account, you can open one via the www.fidelity.com/onesecond page.  They even provide a toll free number to call if you have questions. If you are like me, I enjoy being able to ask questions.  However, if you don’t like calling to ask questions, you might want to check out the frequently asked questions section they provide instead.  In perusing the materials, I also learned that the Fidelity resource provided on their page a comparison of themselves to other online brokers.  I am the type of person who really likes to compare and this proved to be a useful tool for that.  I was surprised at the differences between the online trading companies presented.  Even more interesting was that it appeared that others companies they compared themselves to did not make the same exact one second guarantee as Fidelity did.  To me, if the others don’t offer such a guarantee, that would be very telling.  Another impressive thing I discovered was their very reasonable costs.  I am a person who likes to make lots of trades, so saving even a few pennies can really add up over a long time.  To me this looks like an ideal set up for a beginner or a professional online trader at home. Buying and selling stock online has definitely come a long way in the last twenty years.  It will also be interesting to see where it goes in the next twenty.

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OneKingsLane.com – One Kings Lane – Get HGTV Design Star Art

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OneKingsLane.com – One Kings Lane – Get HGTV Design Star Art

You can own a work of art from the HGTV Design Star show as featured on OneKingsLane.com.  If you are a fan of the show, this is a must have. Not only is it stunning, but it is definitely a conversation starter.  The professor known as Brooks Atwood won and I just feel he is going to be famous one day.  Who wouldn’t want to be able to say that you purchased one of his first TV show inspired works of art.  It is a beautiful pink print that I think would be stunning to hang in a hallway or bathroom.  It is visually stunning and would definitely add a pop of color to a room.  I also have an added appreciation for it because I am a huge fan of the HGTV Design Star show and my favorite color is pink. The piece is very affordable and it would not only make a great purchase for your home, it also might make a great gift for a friend who loves the show as much as I do.  This season of HGTV star looks to be one with a lot of great talent.  Judging by their first challenge, there is a lot of talent and, more importantly, different interior design aesthetics. 

What makes the opportunity to purchase something inspired by a designer on HGTV Design Star even more exciting is that it is available on the OneKingsLane.com page.  If you have not visited, it will take your breath away. I am constantly amazed at the beautiful things displayed and I always find myself wanting multiple items for my home. I definitely want a copy of the art piece from the winning challenge that Brooks Atwood created.  In fact, based on what I saw on the show, he could very easily win it all. His approach to design in my opinion is very fresh and compelling.  I like the fact that he used color and an assortment of unique objects to create his stylish look.  It was as if each piece displayed in the room was special and had a story to tell of its own.  I especially like what appeared to be a sheep that he put on the wall.  The lighting fixture also complimented the room nicely.  To me it was truly sophisticated and elegant.  The funny thing is, I could have never created something as beautiful as he did.  He came up with it all on his own and it was truly stunning. I think he is so successful because he is a professor.  My friend asked me where is Brooks Atwood a professor and I had to do some research to look it up.  It appears he taught or still teaches at NJIT.  If someone handed me a box with all those items and said design something, I would have run away. 

Then again, that is why I love HGTV and One Kings Lane.  I can learn from the talented individuals and then I can go find items to make my home stunning on the One Kings Lane page.  My friend first turned me on to them and I have been a fan ever since.  I truly love their vintage looking furniture and their stylish rugs and art.  To me, it is one stop shopping. It seems I can find everything I am looking for all on the One Kings Lane site.  If you haven’t checked it out for yourself, take a few minutes to explore their wonderful collections.  You might get inspired like me to freshen up different parts of your house with a new piece here and there.  You can think of it as practice in the event you ever want to audition for HGTV design star.  I reinvent a different room in my house every year.  It keeps things fresh and fun.

I also like getting inspired by HGTV’s designers. Their creativity is never ending and I especially like the ones competing on Design Star.  In fact, I have a new favorite competitor for season 8.  His name is Brooks Atwood and he won the first challenge.  In fact, you can order a winning print of his on the www.onekingslane.com site. I was so happy that he won the first challenge, but felt bad for the guy that got sent home.  I think his name was Tobin and I truly believe the other competitor Chris should have gone home.  Then again, I’m not a design expert and so I usually defer to their expertise.  Perhaps, I wanted the guy to stay because I liked the wood backdrop he created on his wall.  If I was ever on HGTV Design Star and given a challenge, I would probably freeze up.  I can’t imagine thinking about trying to create a space and then coming to the realization that all the armchair critiques at home would be evaluating it as well.  In fact, I bet the experts on the show are a lot nicer with their critiques than some of the at home viewers.  I would only hope that the at home viewers would be considerate if ever commenting on my work. 

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How Do I Get Into The Fraternity I Want To – The 10 Secrets

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How Do I Get Into The Fraternity I Want To – The 10 Secrets

How do I get into the frat house I want to be in.  It is a question that is asked often, but unfortunately it is asked after the fact.  If you want to rush a frat and get into a specific fraternity, you should know these important secrets that I have learned from other who have failed and others who have succeed.  I have dated guys who were on both sides of the fence and this is what their personal stories have taught me about the difference between getting the bid to join the fraternity and not getting the invite. To begin, here are some general rules about selecting the right house.  When you go through rush, they will tell you all kinds of things about their house.  However, the reality is you want to join the one with the best parties and the ones that get to do the most things with the best sororities.  As a result, I would encourage you not to rush freshman year.  Spend that first year in college figuring out which one you want to go after.  Now, some guys might already know that.  For example, they might have visited the university prior to attending and determined their first choice.  Or, they might have had a parent been in a fraternity and they feel pressure at home to get in to the same one.  If you know which one you want to get an invite to join, then let’s explore what I have learned from others about the process.

Before reading my interpretation of how to get into the fraternity of your choice, you might read more objective writings on the topic like the one found on the www.wikihow.com/rush-a-fraternity page.  There is excellent information to be found, but mine is much different.  When you are researching how to get into a fraternity, you should gather your information from many sources and decide what approach is best for you.  Many of the fraternity rushing guides I have read suggest that you be yourself, as you will most likely want to be in a fraternity with people that are like you or accept you for who you are.  I disagree.  From what I have learned, you want to be in a house that provides you with the most opportunities.  You can always have your real friends on the outside, but if you aren’t on the inside, your networking options and party invites might be limited.  As a result, this may require you to market yourself to the fraternity.   Here are my tips to be successful.

Don’t go through fraternity rush the first time just to see houses and not pledge.  Because the next time you go through, they will view you as a reject.  In other words, they will say that guy came through last year and nobody wanted him obviously, then why should we.  This might not have been the case, but it gives that impression.  Don’t do it.  Next, if you are rushing freshman year, find out if they have a fall and winter rush.  Almost all guys interested in rushing will go through in the fall.  That means a lot more competition.  If they have a winter rush, wait a semester.  That gives you better odds at getting in to the house you want. Some fraternities usually have caps on the number of pledges they will take, so do yourself a favor and do it mid year.  

Another thing you can do is to read as much information about the process as possible.  Talk to other people who have gone through the process to know what to expect.  You might read the wikihow.com/rush-a-fraternity site to get some more insights in to the process.  One thing I learned is that they will often have you fill out an information card.  They are often times looking for certain things.  I know my friend purposely put things down that they wanted to hear.  For example, he knew that they wouldn’t check, so he embellished it with multiple sports and a higher GPA.  Some of the information cards even asked what his father did.  He also embellished that to help his cause.  In fact, in the house that was considered to be the wealthy one, he changed his dad’s title to CEO.  He even rented a sports car and drove up to the front of the house and parked it on the lawn.  Those things he said helped him make a lasting impression.  He got a invite from the best fraternity on campus.  

He also told me how important it was to look good.  The reality of the situation is that these organizations want to be thought highly of on campus. He said from his experience that they wanted to have face men as they were called be in their frat.  As a result, if you are good looking and have muscles, you have a better shot of getting in.  You might not be able to change your looks too dramatically, but you can wear designer clothes and act confident.  The final secret is to show up at the events they invite you too.  If you decide to go to another house just to make sure you are spreading your time equally among fraternity houses, that might be perceived as being not interested.  As a result, always attend the events for the frat you want to get in to.  Good luck and remember if you don’t get an invite, it is not the end of the world.  Girls will like you even if you aren’t in the most popular fraternity on campus.

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Labor.Mo.gov – Missouri Unemployment Benefits – File Claims

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Labor.Mo.gov – Missouri Unemployment Benefits – File Claims

File a Missouri unemployment claim via labor.mo.gov.   You can use this Department of Labor resource page to file a new claim or to conduct weekly certification.  In addition to utilizing these resources to apply for unemployment in the state of Missouri, you might also want to spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with materials available on benefits.  If you are unemployed, explore your options to see if you are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.  If you so desire, they even provide access to a video on how to file an unemployment claim.  When I was first laid off, I was unfamiliar with the process and I wish I had these resources at my disposal. However, that was many years ago.  It was truly a scary time for me because I knew my savings were limited and I knew I needed to find another job quickly to pay the bills.  I thought I could go down to the local office and apply.  I did eventually attempt to do that, but I learned that at that point in time I was not eligible for unemployment benefits.  When that happened to me, that was an eye opening experience and I looked everywhere for a new job to replace my lost income.

However, many people do qualify for benefits.  In fact, if you want to know if you are eligible for benefits in the sate of Missouri, I would encourage you to explore the labor.mo.gov site.  Specifically, I found information on benefits eligibility and how to view my claims status.  You will definitely want to file your weekly claims and stay on top of it if this is your only source of money.  When I was unemployed I was fortunate to find a job relatively quickly.  But while I was looking for work, I did a lot of things to pay the bills.  Simply put, I collected cans and sold old clothes.  In addition, I used less electricity and walked more.  Drastic times sometimes call for drastic measures. To me, unemployment benefits are a safety net and, hopefully, they will catch you in your time of need. 

Many people who are eligible for Missouri unemployment might want to know there benefit amount.  They provide information on how you can figure your benefit.  It is a simple mathematical equation that was even easy enough for me to follow.  They also provided important information on the appeal process.  Another wonderful thing that has changed over the years is the means by which you receive your benefits.  Now a days, you can receive them from a debit card referred as Missouri Access.  I think this is a wonderful change in the way things were done many years ago.  People had to wait for a check to arrive.  Then, there was the potential frustration that it would get lost in the mail.  Even more frustrating was the thought of having to take it to the bank to cash it before you could utilize the funds for necessary items.  Well, the world has come a long way now and I am sure many people prefer this Missouri Access card to the old way of doing things.  If you don’t like the card, you can even do direct deposit if you like. I don’t recall that being an option in the old days either. 

You can even access phone numbers for claim centers by region on the www.labor.mo.gov page.  In addition, many job resources are also prominently displayed to help you.  For example, you can learn about obtaining a job with the state or you might choose to browse the openings at a state agency.  No matter what your preference, you should always be looking for jobs in my opinion.  One of my best recommendations for finding a job is to talk to people.  You never know when a friend might know of an opening at their place of employment.  After all, they can’t help you if they don’t know that you are unemployed and looking for work.  While unemployed, I would also encourage you to work on your skill sets.  For example, you might try to take a class to improve your word processing skills or to learn a new trade. Often times, many people lose their jobs because required skill sets have changed.  You might find yourself in a situation where you realize that you need to refine what it is you can offer future employers.  You might also want to practice interviewing and, perhaps, update your resume.  Getting Missouri unemployment benefits can definitely help you get by, but they are not forever.  That is why you should make the most of them when you receive them.  You should also make the most of your time and utilize all resources available to you to find your next job. 

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