Understanding unrealized gains and bank fees explained
A reader asks about unrealized gains on investments and how they differ from realized profits when shares are sold. The Fool explains that paper gains exist only if you sell. otherwise gains are not actualized. The piece advises reviewing bank fees over three months to measure value and consider switching banks or adjusting money management. It encourages comparing banks and credit unions for lower fees and better services.
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S.F
Bowling Gesen
Ohio
Warren Buffett
Wal-Mart
Understanding dividend yield and stock messaging
The piece explains how dividend yield is calculated from price and annual dividend and uses Verizon as an example. It notes how yield fluctuates with price, emphasizes caution with high yields, and contrasts dividend paying and non paying firms, citing several corporate examples and lessons from investing discussions.
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Verizon
At&t
General Motors
IBM
Eastman Kodak
Dell
Starbucks
Amazon.com
eBay
Microsoft
Incomeinvestor
Screener
Finance
Yahoo
Peruvian shepherds work far north tending American flocks
The Associated Press reports from Wallowa Oregon on Peruvian shepherds who sign three year contracts to care for 1800 sheep. They live in trailers with basic amenities, earn up to about 1200 dollars a month, and send most of their wages home.
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Ttm
Europe
North America
France
Wallowa
Ore
Hilario Lame
Peru
Max
Laime
Junin
Andes
America
United States
Chile
Dennis Richins
Fair Oaks
Calif
Skye Krebs
Wallowa Mountain
Oregon
el Patron
Krebs
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Birmingham
Cere
Verizon Communications
North Carolina
U.S
Camel
Doral
Wall Street
Nabisco
Et al
Wrigley
W. White
Washington, Wn
ConAgra
ConAgra Foods
CAG
Hebrew National
la Choy
Manwich
Kraft
Sara Lee
Nestle
Anna Nicole Smith
The
Associated Press
Spain
South America
Pav
Lorain
iSeet Centurytel
Yes.com
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