Making It

Dateline: December 10, 2006

Homer Comments on Paying for Market Advise

Kid: Hi Homer

Homer: Hi Kid, where ya' going.

Kid: We're moving to a place called "The Villages".

Homer: That's in Central Florida, right?

Kid: Right.

Homer: I'm going to miss you even though you never followed my advise.

Kid: what are you going to do.

Homer: Write a BLOG. I think somebody out there might pay attention, save themselves some grief and make some wise choices.

Kid: What a concept!

Homer: I think so. That way I can get straight to the point, not waste a lot of time and then folks can do what they want, when they want.

Kid: How much?

Homer: Free

Kid: Are you kidding me? You could make a fortune charging for your advise.

Homer: So I've been told. I also know there are a lot of folks who can't afford high priced investment letters and those that do, well, they need a pacifier for all their stupid mistakes.

Kid: Man, you sure call it the way you see it. I've paid thousands for investment letters and I can't say that I have ever received advise that someone else had not traded on first. I always seemed to be the last one in the door.

Homer: That's because you were. The real money on the fast trades and roll-overs was already made by the time you got the information. These guys, at least most, I believe, are slicker than grease when it comes to edging out the inside before you get in from the outside.

Kid: Huh?

Homer: Never mind, I just think you're wasting your money buying these things.

Kid: Free! I can't believe it. When are you starting?

Now. I just gave you something that you should take to the bank. Don't pay for advise that you can get for free, don't buy something because somebody else tells you its a "secret" and never, ever buy from somebody that says its a sure thing. The best odds you are ever going to get in the stock market are 50/50 and that you really can take to the bank.

Kid: I'm looking forward to your next go at this.

Homer: Me too.

Kid: Have any idea how often you will feed some Hot info?

Homer: When the spirit moves me Kid, when the spirit moves me!

Kid: I hope its often.

Homer: Take care Kid, we'll miss ya.