Keep Your Economic Indicator Calendar Close By

Guest Posting by Bobby Quill 

The forex, online is where it all takes place because it’s an electronic market. Moreover, knowing the release dates for economic indicators is very important. A desk calendar, as simple as it sounds, can perform wonders. Just make sure to write in the release time too. Everyone invested in the market with self-awareness pays attention to these dates and the financial data they bring.

Such collective and attentive anticipation to forex news means that everyone watching and waiting is also prepared to react at more-or-less the same time. These circumstances also mean that economic indicators have stored within them the potential to create great price movements and volumes.

Economic indicators have both direct and indirect effects on the markets. When it comes to forex trade, remember that not all countries release economic indicators in an equally steady manner. But that doesn’t change the fact that every trade made on the forex is two-sided.

The Breaking Forex Trading News

Investors have debates of over the reliability of forex news, signals, and trading tips and tricks.  There is a lot of information floating around out there on the web, and where the best place is for one to invest their money when it comes to foreign currency trading is anyone’s guess.  Trying to follow all of this information is also complicated and time consuming task that could really drive a person insane.

Thankfully, there are companies out that help do the research for you, like forex trading etoro, and can provide you with a news letter that has the most relevant information.  If one wishes to do the research on their own then there are also many other websites out there, like Bloomberg.com and MarketWatch.com, that provide forex calendars.  These calendars contain a schedule of upcoming news and events that could affect currencies rates in various parts of the country.  With this information investors have a better chance of making strong investment predictions as to where to invest their money, and which markets will be the most lucrative at the time.  Investors can also keep the follow of information focused on markets they wish to appraise rather than being flooded with information.

Other trading experts make easy forex investment predictions by watching the news on a few key economic reports.  For example, if they traded major pairs, which all involve the U.S. dollar, they may also want to keep a sharp eye out for:

• Federal Reserve Meetings
• The Non-Farm Payrolls Report
• G-7 Meetings

Keeping a close eye on these few reports, rather than trying to research all the forex information out there, can have huge pay offs, for all this studying can come in handy if one spots a currency that is headed for long-term appreciation or depreciation. Then, due to the leveraged nature of forex trading, the investor borrowing money from the broker can purchase a larger position, and thus hitch a ride on a currency that is headed one way or another.  In this case, unlike in school, doing your homework can earn you more than a good grade; it can earn you cold hard cash.

Fast Cash for Your Home

On a lucky day you may find a penny on your way to the mailbox. Other days it may be a bill, but it's not every day that you can make serious cash. With the housing market in a lull and so many on the verge of moving to avoid falling prices, there is a flurry of home owners trying to sell. This means if you are trying to sell your home it is going to be very difficult. Here is your chance if you are trying to get out and move on!

By simply submitting your zip code for analysis, you can take part in this unique opportunity. No matter the condition of your home, its location, or the price range, they want to pay cash for your home. In minutes your home could be taken care of and you could be worrying about more important things. Just by entering your zip code you can see how many other home owners have been helped in your area. Click here for more details.

Paid Research

We've all seen the ads for getting paid to do research, but how many of us actually do them? If you are lucky and live in a bigger city, you might have more opportunity than you know. There are various avenues one could take. For example if you are willing to get paid for testing drugs and medical procedures you might check out one of these two sites:

1. ClinicalTrials.gov
2. ClinicalConnection.com

If you have a little extra time on your hands perform a quick search of your surrounding area via Craig's List for "Volunteer" positions. Many times these are paid opportunities that are close to home. Even a simple Google search for "paid research" + your town will bring up local focus groups that are paying for your opinion on products or services.

I was lucky enough to join a group that tests oral hygiene products on a regular basis. When I finish one study, they sign me up for the next and it goes all year until I am done. The best part is that these are products that I would normally use and they are already approved by the FDA. As you can see, with some investigation on your part, you too can make your thin wallet a little thicker.

Mail Decoy

Who doesn't like to receive a little mail every now and then? Unfortunately, much of the USPS revenue comes from third class or "junk" mail that is delivered every day. If they can get paid to deliver it, why not get paid to receive it?

Mail decoy programs use your current address at home or work to send mail from various sources to ensure that client mail is being delivered without damage and on time. As an agent you will receive pieces of mail, catalogs, magazines or products. Simply log into their online database and answer a few simple questions about the mail and earn a little spending cash. It takes time to build up a steady flow of mail and most pieces only pay $0.25 each, but it's easy money and free magazines.

A couple of the better known and more reputable programs are The Hauser Group and US Monitor. By using the following links, you can apply for positions with each company: The Hauser Group and US Monitor. Commonly, they will only have one position per zip code. Now lets see if my mail has been delivered yet!

Free Credit Report

Keeping track of finances can be difficult and cumbersome at times. When checking for your credit reports it is important to know that you can access these for FREE, despite what other sites may say. Many are actually out to make you think they are free, and then they require signing up for their service, not in this case. Checking your report is a good thing to do regularly to ensure you are not a victim of fraud.

In order to get a reporting of your credit history you have to know a few things in advance. The site posted below will offer three different reports through three different companies. Each is free, BUT you can only use one service in a 12 month period. If you set up a calendar to check your report with one service every 4 months, you will be able to get reports all year round to ensure the safety of your credit. An example of this would be to use Experian in January, Equifax in May, and Transunion in September. Then repeat the cycle each year for regular updates and changes.

1. Go to Annual Credit Report
2. Enter your current state in the drop down menu
3. Click on the "Request Report" button
4. Fill in the required information - this is used to verify your data for security purposes
5. They will ask you a series of questions to authenticate your information
6. Select ONE service to get your current credit report
7. Either print or save the report for your personal records
8. Verify the data for accuracy
   

50% Textbooks

Getting weighed down by all those textbooks? Is your wallet getting too thin? In an effort to go green and save you money in the long run, CourseSmart has opened its virtual eTextbook store. With over 8,000 titles available and an average savings of $60 per book, you are sure to find that overweight and overpriced textbook more appealing than ever.

Whether you want it on your computer or your phone, your textbooks are available wherever you go. Consider saving a tree, saving your back, and saving some money the next time you need a textbook by checking out the deals they have to offer. Save 50% on your class textbooks at coursesmart.com

Earn $$ Online

Do you like sharing your thoughts, knowledge, or talents with the online community? Why not make a little money on the side doing something you enjoy? Triond is a web community that pays you for submitting content on their site.

With a few articles, photos, videos or audio files, you are sure to see a little revenue. How easy would it be to take a picture once a week, or write a poem in a few minutes? In due time you will have fans and earn money on the internet.

1. Join the Triond community here
2. Create content (text, photo, video, or audio)
3. Submit your content
4. Triond will post your content to relevant sites that have viewers
   
5. Earn money and avoid a thin wallet

$25 FREE with AT&T

Free money is always a pleasant thing. $25 is yours for free if you have recently switched to AT&T (within the last 30 days). Few people take advantage of this money because it takes 5 minutes of work, but when your wallet is thinning, anything helps.

Now that you have this great new phone with all of its wireless capabilities, why not treat yourself to some of the rewards that come with it? New members to AT&T can be rewarded with a $25 card that actually works like a Visa and can be used to pay your phone bill, buy gifts, or to pay for just about anything that money can buy. After registering my new number, it only took a few weeks to get the card by mail and used it to pay my upcoming phone bill.

REMEMBER, this only works if you are NEW to AT&T and have activated your service within the last 30 days. After registering your number, you too are eligible to refer others. Every referral you make earns you another $25 up to $125! Ready to get started? I've tried to simplify the process for you step by step:

1. Register at AT&T
2. Click the radio button "My Friend is an AT&T customer and referred me."
3. Enter the referral code 7024618469 in the space provided
4. Fill in the required information on the form including your new phone number
5. Click the "Register" button at the bottom of the page and AT&T will take care of the rest...your card is on its way
6. When you receive the card be sure to use it like a credit card (not as a gift card)

Enjoy your new phone and your free money!

FREE iPhone & Apple TV

Once again Mindfield Online is offering rewards for its members both old and new. This time it is in the shape of a FREE iPhone 3G or FREE Apple TV! So get on board while the offer still stands. The deadline is December 10, 2009 so don't wait too long to get your entries in the running.

Just follow these easy steps and you too can have a chance at these great prizes.

1. Sign up FREE with Mindfield
2. Once you are a member, go to the "Member Home" tab
3. Complete the member questionnaires (each one counts as a separate entry - total of 15 possible)

While waiting for the drawing on December 10th, be sure to check your email for money making surveys. Surveys range from $1 to as much as $30. The minimum payout has been lowered to $5 which means you get paid more often and they have recently added payment by PayPal to make things easier.

To date I have received $50; half by check and the other half by PayPal. They will NEVER ask you to pay a cent. With monthly drawings for cash and gifts, money making surveys, and prize drawings, you have nothing to lose. It's so easy I can't believe more people don't know about Mindfield.

Software Budgeting

Wondering where all that hard earned money is going? Programs such as Quicken are available to help budget and organize your spending and earnings, but it may be rather costly. We like things as close to free here. Wesabe is FREE financial budgeting software, which can use your bank statements to format the data in your profile.

Whether you are using the iPhone app or simply your computer, Wesabe's free personal budgeting software can safely track your expenses and help you set budgets for individual categories. It also a has various communities that strive to help find ways to create better savings, pay off debt, or discuss financial planning.

Daily money management could not be easier to obtain. All services are secured to protect your privacy. With an easy interface, clean graphics, and no cost to you Wesabe is sure to be a great service in keeping your wallet from getting too thin.

Play Online Games for Cash

Could you use a little moola? I know we all could and here is a rather simple way to earn some for FREE. At Moola you receive your first cent for free and play games against other members. When you win, you double your money. Equally when you lose, half of your moola money goes into their account. The terms are simple and there are a variety of games to play.

Most members play online games for cash, but you can shop online and search the internet for moola too. If you want to move up the ladder faster, you can participate in trial offers for bigger incentives called "boosters." Share the site with your friends and add more moola to your account.

The potential for big earnings is huge! If you win, your moola money is doubled. In 30 steps you could have more than $10 million! Maybe you only want to go half way, which would still be more than $300. Either way, you can play for money and your first cent is FREE. There is no obligation and you play when you have the time. Games are usually no longer than five minutes.

Clinical Trial Volunteer

If the hunt on Craigslist is not helping you find additive benefits to your income, you may consider other means. While in the clinical trial phase, medical and pharmaceutical companies offer clinical trial services. A couple websites provide search functions that permit easy access to a number of different studies that are being researched in your vicinity.

If you have a disease, dysfunction or simply the desire to test the latest drugs or techniques in medicine you may be interested in these resources. For your time, effort, and willingness to participate in clinical trials, companies are willing to compensate financially with cash. Clinical trial jobs are available to those who are willing.

These offerings are commonly worth hundreds of dollars depending on the length and participation of the study. Many do not post how much they are willing to pay, but if you contact the companies they can provide more information.

Free Pay Every Friday

Think of this as a way to sell your time to advertisers. At first I didn't believe it either, but 24 hours after joining I was paid directly to my PayPal account and every Friday after that. After providing a little information about yourself, they provide links to various websites. When you view the link you earn AND when you view the site you earn money. This has actually been a very fun way to earn as the links are relevant and personalized. It only takes a few minutes to get started.

1. Join Here Free
   
2. Fill in your MeFile information under "MeFile"
   
3. Set up your Ad Player under "Adgets"
   
4. Provide your PayPal account in "Housekeeping"

When relevant ads are available, they will show up in your adplayer. Just for viewing the ad you get credited $0.05 and then up to $1 for going to their site. At the end of the week you are paid with no minimum payout.

Currently, they are only providing text ads, but video ads are in the works. When downloading music or videos from iTunes for example, you would be able to "sponsor" the download and watch ads that ultimately pay for your purchase. Get a discount product and a little incentive while you wait...win/win situation!

Their referral system pays up to $1.00 per referral. Be sure to let your friends and family know about YouData so they can get paid too. The more people that know, the more ads that will be played and that means more money for you.

Free Laptop, iPhone, and Plasma TV ...Oh My

Check out this site I found called Gift Monkey. They give away FREE high end Laptops, Video Game Consoles, iPods, Plasma TVs, and they even have GPS Navigation Systems. That's just the beginning, you could get FREE cash (sent via PayPal), cellphones (including a free iPhone) and much much more!

This site is different from all of those others. They don't give you a time limit to earn your product, and they DON'T make you sign up for 10 sponsors yourself. All you have to do is try ONE of their sponsored offers like eBay (which doesn't cost anything), refer your friends, and they ship your free gift to your door, which is also free!

1. Browse Gift Monkey - choose the item you want sent to you
2. Provide a valid email address and password for your new account
3. Complete one offer - Some are free and others have a minimal cost, but the best part is you only have to complete one
4. Refer your friends and family
5. If you decide you want another prize, no problem, simply change it to the one you want
6. Once you have all your referrals, they will send the product to you
7. When you finish the first prize, you are then eligible for another

I signed up and completed the Napster Trial offer which cost me nothing. In addition to being one step closer to my FREE PRIZE, I get 7 days of free Napster music.

UPDATE: (4/11/10) As of yet I have not received anything, let alone a confirmed trial approval. Me thinks this is one for the scammers unfortunately.

Blogsvertise

If you have a blog and you like making some cash on the side, consider Blogsvertise. It is a simple way to work from home or wherever you blog. There is very little to the process, so I will explain it here.

Submit your blog topic and address. Once your blog is approved, advertisers can request that you write about their product. In a few short paragraphs you share with your readers information concerning the product. The posting is then reviewed for completeness and you are paid. It's really that simple.

I recently submitted an entry and received payment by PayPal a short time later with no hitches. If you refer an advertiser who wants to advertise on your blog, you earn 20% of their advertising fees. For example if they choose to spend $500 you would earn $100. For more information or if you would like to advertise on this blog, check out Blogsvertise.

$1000 Stimulus Giveaway

Here is a chance to win $1000. Not to shabby if you ask me. Already mentioned was Mindfield Online. All you have to do is follow the link, and join. Once a FREE member, simply fill out the short questionnaires so they know what opportunities to give you.

Each questionnaire gives you another entry into the drawing. That gives you up to 15 entries for $1000! After that, you will get occasional emails with survey offers for various monetary amounts, complete these and earn cash. I recently cashed out my account for $24 just to verify and I received a check by the end of the week. If you don't qualify for a survey, they enter you in the drawing for $500 every month. The best part is that this is all for FREE, just don't wait too long, the $1000 drawing is on June 1st, 2009.

Earn Hundreds of Dollars

When money is easy to come by, I am sure to take advantage of the situation. Here is an offering I just could not resist. Vindale Research is a gateway to surveys and trial offers that will pay you $5 to $75 per experience. You are free to set your own hours and complete as many or as little as you would like.

In just my first few minutes as a member, I made $2 for simply filling out a profile and another $5 is to be had for my first survey offer. I have seen others who have made hundreds of dollars simply by spreading the word.

Should you decide to participate in trial offers, be sure to keep a record of how long the free trial period is in the event you decide to cancel. Once you are a member you can refer friends and earn $5 for each referral. It may not sound like much, but the cash adds up quick. They pay by check or Paypal once your account has a $50 balance. Follow these directions and you are off to making some serious cash.

1. Go to Vindale's website
2. Fill out the information on the first two pages to get started
3. Create a profile for $2
   
4. Complete your first offer for $5
5. They will keep you updated by email and you are on your way to making some easy cash

UPDATE (2/09): I have completed some of the opportunities available with no verifications made on their part. Try this company if you like, I have heard stories of those who have received money and those who have received nothing.

Paid Surveys

We all have an opinion, so why not get paid to share it? There are many survey opportunities waiting to offer scams to those who take the bait. It is refreshing to come across one that will actually pay you for your time.

Mindfield Online just happens to be one of those that puts money in your pocket for a few minutes of your time. Once you become a member for FREE, you simply fill out a few questionnaires that give a better picture of who you are. The more you complete, the better the system can help direct appropriate surveys to your inbox for completion.

A few times a week surveys will be sent to your email inbox of choice. The first minute of the survey usually gathers data to determine whether you qualify for that particular survey. Once qualified, simply finish the survey and Mindfield Online tracks your completion. Companies pay various amounts for users to complete surveys, ranging anywhere from $1 to $10.

Obviously, the more surveys you qualify for initially, the more you get paid. Payout starts at a minimum of $10. Some surveys however, have a quota. Once the quota is reached, no more participants will be invited to finish the survey so respond to the emails quickly for better results. Let your voice be heard, and earn a little money in the meantime.

UPDATE (2/09): This is a legitimate opportunity. They actually lowered their payout to $5 recently. I requested payment and three days later it arrived (see image above).
UPDATE (1/11): Again I chose to collect my earnings. Payment arrived in a few days without a problem.

Make Money on Your Website

With a growing internet, and new web pages made every day, there are few people who don't already own a piece of the internet. If you own a blog, website, online store or anything that has a unique URL, you may like this tip.

Advertisers are willing to buy space on your pages where they can place their ads for your viewers to see. When your guests click the ad, you make money. Over time if you have enough visitors this can be a significant form of income. At first it may not seem very significant, but it can add up quickly.

Featured here is the ad host AdBrite. They have designed a relatively novel form of advertising that allows you to make money very easily. Not only can you choose to show text and visual ads in various sizes, but you can take advantage of inline ads that appear in the content of your site. Their software is designed to show the most relevant advertising to your site via keywords in your text.

1. Click the AdBrite icon to the right to join for FREE and start receiving the money your site has to offer
2. Select the "Learn More" button under the heading "Sell Ads"
3. Click the "Start Now" button
4. Enter your site information and how you want to be paid

For those wishing to buy ads to be on other people's sites you can click here to start now.