POLL: Pain in the GAS!

Consumers blame oil companies, oil companies blame the politicians, and the politicians blame foreign countries. Yes, we’re talking about the price of gas, or crude oil if you will. If you have been trading the black gold, you may be laughing all the way to the bank right now. However, the average American isn’t laughing at all. I think it's safe to say that no one likes to feel like they are being robbed at gunpoint every time they fill their tank.

What action would you like to see taken in order to decrease the demand (price) of oil?

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The MarketClub Team

POLL: Where Does Your Money Go?

It is hard not to be a sore loser in today’s economy. We pay more money for less gas. The prices on groceries have risen, while the value of the dollar has fallen. The unemployment rate is still high, and many of us owe more on our homes than they are worth.

So, how do you think we can turn this economy around? Perhaps we would all like to believe in Bernanke’s theory of Wealth Effect. (“Higher stock prices will boost consumer wealth and help increase confidence, which can also spur spending. Increased spending will lead to higher incomes and profits that, in a virtuous circle, will further support economic expansion.”) However, that doesn’t seem to be happening. So, when do we stop trying to help the economy by buying, buying, buying, and start keeping ourselves safe by saving?

How will you help to turn this rocky economy back into a well-oiled machine?

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As usual, we would love your feedback and insight. Let us know where your money is going in the comments section.

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The MarketClub Team

Poll: Do We Need A Current Day Robin Hood?

The tax deadline is peaking its ugly head right around the corner...whether you get money back, owe money, break even, or have "found a way" to not pay (like our friends at GE) everyone has an opinion about taxes.

Where would you like to see future taxation go?

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The MarketClub Team

Poll: And the hits just keep on coming!

Between natural disasters, shutdowns, and rallies, there is no argument that we are facing some MAJOR volatility in the markets right now. Of course, most of us would like to keep our emotions out of our trading, but lately that seems impossible.

How successful have you been with keeping your emotions out of your trading (in the last month)?

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The MarketClub Team

The United States Government Is Shutting down...April Fools???

There is one final week left in the deadline for Congress to compromise on the remaining 2011 budget. If they do not succeed, we will have a government shutdown on our hands. This would greatly affect the markets and has many traders treading lightly until April 8th passes.

How will you trade in the upcoming week?

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The MarketClub Team