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Most computers have a small battery on the motherboard that powers the computer clock. That battery usually fails eventually, but should be pretty easy and inexpensive to replace. I suggest that first.

I have found that rates for cable TV and ISP are HIGHLY negotiable. If you're considering cable ISP, have a look at broadbandoffers.com. Apparently bargains are not a one-time thing either. When your latest deal runs out, just call them and ask what deals they are running at that time, and...

Why fix something that was working? Go back to flipping oil and gold stocks. If it still works, up your size.

By my calculations, it's $1.4mm. The difference is more than my entire capitalization. If I had $1.4mm, I would retire (especially if I had cancer).

You might also try older versions of Java and TWS.

Losses carried forward can be offset by like gains (i.e. short-term, long-term) in subsequent years up to 100%.

This issue was discussed last year: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61795 Here are the IRS instructions: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sd.pdf Note on page D-3 that is says "Like an investor, a trader must report each sale of securities...". I used to...

I use IB and download my statements in Excel format daily and monthly. Then I use Tradekeeper to match purchase and sale transactions.

http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/accounts/fees/otherFees.php?ib_entity=llc#cancel

A raw count of foreclosures is pretty meaningless. A better indicator would be the ratio of foreclosures to mortgages. But the real issue is how affordable houses are. I don't think that has gotten much better recently.

I tend to agree with BlueStreek. Unauthorized withdrawal is the most obvious -- and least likely -- threat to one's money. The worst threats are much more subtle, like entering unauthorized trades to pump a stock, or the holder of the funds skips town.

This seems like a good idea, so I checked the IB new features poll. Sure enough, this has been requested. Go to: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/general/poll/poll.php click on "Statements and Reporting", select #1379.

The initial margin requirement is 150% of the value of a security. However, two-thirds of the required margin is satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of the security, so you are required to post the remaining one-third (i.e. 50%) in cash.

This is quite real, though perhaps not as dramatic as this sounds. The good tech jobs are indeed going to India and China, or their people are brought here on special visas. There is no long term future for technology jobs for Americans. The cost of living here is just too high. Offshore...

The most common form of a one-person game is a puzzle. You might have a look at sudoku. The obvious question is: How can you predict how well a trader candidate will do? I don't think anybody has figured this one out. Otherwise, trader compensation wouldn't be so high. An executive...

I have been using ACH withdrawals and have been pleased with the result. The money is transferred to my bank account and is available for use within two banking days. I don't think there is any way to set up automatic transaction.

I have had FiOS (15 mbps) in suburban Portland since late September and have had no issues with it. We had a power outage for ~45 minutes, and the phone continued to work. FiOS uses existing phone wiring (not coaxial). The router has 4 wired and one wireless ports using standard rj45 jacks...

I noticed there is no mention of this on their web site. I wonder if it is suppose to be a secret?

I think that is correct.

I think most investors would consider "Trader A" record preferable. Investors will start bailing at 5%, so I recommend de-leveraging even more. Try to keep max drawdown under 1%. Don't forget, your all-time biggest drawdown hasn't happened yet. Also a 400% return on $20k typically doesn't...