We know that greed and fear rule the markets. But did you know that when investors gets too greedy, markets usually fall, and when investors are overcome with fear, markets usually rise. So how can  we monitor investors emotions and take advantage of investors emotional extremes?

This article will cover the history of the MICR line and the MICR technology associated with how the signal is read and understood, including a glossary of all terms used in the MICR industry. The article includes: The development of the MICR font MICR Readers MICR Waveform Theory What Affects the MICR Signal Level? More information can be found at: http://www.printerm.com/micrdef.htm

Debt reduction companies play an important role in today’s financial market and offer a helping hand for those people who wish to get out of debt.

Getting help from debt reduction companies is one of the best ways if you cannot handle your debts.

People often perceive loan as a negative thing. To be in debt is seen as not only having no money but also a desperate attempt to have money. What people do not realize is that owing somebody money is not necessarily a bad thing. It is what you do with the money you owe that will determine its value.

Beginning in January of 2006, a brand new retirement savings plan will be unveiled called the Roth 401k.  This new plan allows for "after-tax" contributions as opposed to "pre-tax" dollars with a traditional 401k.  Upon withdrawal at retirement, no tax is due, which is not the case with a 401k, since the tax has been deferred and is due at retirement.  Check with your employer to see if the Roth 401k will be implemented; a recent survey shows that 31% of employers will offer it.

The new BIS Capital Accord requires banks to reserve capital against operational risk.  But what is operational risk and what does a financial intuition have to do to ensure compliance?

The best way to maximize your profits is to be prepared to give some back to the Stock Market. When most traders first hear this, they are a little taken back.

It could be said that corporations and developers attack from one side while politicians and government officials, acting in the interest of the less well-off, attack from the other

Though having one or more credit cards with you is an easy way to get some money urgently, remember your unused credit card can affect your credit scoring.