MattySimone: Boy I sure hope so because I've been on strong narcotic pain medication since June 2005 when Agent Orange started attacking my body. I sure would like to get off of the narcotics. I read recently that there is a bill in SC to legalize medical marijuana and I hope it passes, if it does I will try it. I'm almost 71 years old and an illegal drug has never passed my lips because I don't believe in breaking the law. I was with a Special Operations unit in Vietnam and although I've heard about illegal drugs in Nam there were no illegal drugs in my unit because going on highly classified covert mission being high will get ya KIA in Nam. Knowing SC like I do and SC being in the Bible Belt I'm not optimistic that the legislation will pass here in SC. Since cancer has attack me twice ( first February 2013 and most recently September 2014 ) I've beat it both times with surgery with one more cancer reconstruction procedure December 15, 2014 so it is encouraging for me to read/hear that marijuana helps with cancer and I've read many times that marijuana does in fact help with the pain. I'm so darn tired of the pain every single day since June 2005 except for the times when I was in the hospital for surgery and the hospital staff had me on Morphine by IV have been the only days that I have been pain free. I can't imagine how it would be being pain free by smoking a little marijuana every morning, almost a blessing from God. I'm looking forward to getting our VCIG shares and it is getting so late in the year that maybe getting the shares in January 2015 would be better for not having to pay the taxes on the dividend shares. Sorry for my long bloviating in this post my fellow MCIG investors but I just took a pain pill 45 minutes ago so being pain free for an hour or so I guess I get a little wordy. Y'all have an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving if we don't get to chat again before that Blessed Day when we thank our Savior Jesus for all that he has provided to us. Most sincerely, Senior Chief
Category: EconomyTotal Views: 83 By : EditorUpdated: 05-19-2024
Introduction: Inflation and Deflation
In the economic realm, inflation and deflation are fundamental in the field of economics. Mastering these topics requires both sellers, buyers, and policymakers to have an insightful understanding as well.
What is Inflation?
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Introduction to Setting SMART Financial Goals
When it comes to financial success and secure a lavish future, setting SMART financial goals is one of the easy ways. It doesn't matter whether you wish to get married or save for a down payment for your house; one thing cleared is that having a clear and strategic approach to goals is essential.
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Category: MarketsTotal Views: 80 By : EditorUpdated: 05-19-2024
Introduction: Examining How Geopolitics, Economics, and the Environment Shape Market Trends and Investment Plans in an Interconnected World
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Category: StocksTotal Views: 93 By : EditorUpdated: 05-19-2024
Introduction: Penny Stock Analysis Metrics
Can you imagine a situation where you are cracking some of the dirt's deepest secrets and making a killing with your virtual $4,300 microcapital asset, armed with all the powerful means of technology and metrics that guide the way of your investment towards profitability? As far as penny stock exchange is concerned, it's true that knowledge is power in it. Beyond that, the usual mental effort of traders, which have lost some of their position... Continue Reading
Category: Real EstateTotal Views: 131 By : EditorUpdated: 05-19-2024
Introduction: 10 Easy Tips for Smart Property Investors
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Category: MarketsTotal Views: 248 By : EditorUpdated: 05-19-2024
Introduction: Another Trading Week Ahead
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Introduction: Live Debt-Free
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Category: InvestingTotal Views: 262 By : EditorUpdated: 05-18-2024
Introduction
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Understanding Market Volatility
Before we go any further, we must learn to tame this beast called "volatility." It is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a particular security or market index. Put simply, it is h... Continue Reading
Category: InvestingTotal Views: 337 By : EditorUpdated: 05-18-2024
Introduction to Smart Investing & Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)
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Category: StocksTotal Views: 305 By : EditorUpdated: 05-18-2024
Exposed: Insider Trading in Penny Stocks
Tales of fortunes made and lost are common in the world of penny stocks. These shares, which typically trade for under $5 each, can be extremely volatile and may deliver substantial profits for investors. However, they are often linked with fraudulent schemes and illegal practices such as insider trading. This post will explore what penny stocks actually entail and how insider trading operates within this risky investment arena.
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