Last week, I attended the ASBPE Conference – the American Society of Business Publication Editors – and learned a few new things. I learned a lot about making and editing smartphone videos. I have already put the information to work! A few things of general note: The sweet spot for story length is anything less… [Read More]
I am an Olympics junkie, I admit. I’m thrilled that it won’t be in Chicago, and I think that the IOC’s demands on cities are unreasonable and unfair. I also love the pageantry, the heartwarming human drama, and the hard work of obscure athletes in obscure sports. As I writer, I love something else: the… [Read More]
By Jodi Torpey The old adage, “Time is Money” is especially true when you stop to consider the high cost of a badly written email message. An unclear email takes time for the reader to read (possibly re-read) and decipher. It also requires time to write a response asking for clarification. Then there’s the time… [Read More]
I’ve watched the career of Henry Blodget in fascination. He and I worked on the sell side – at different firms – at about the same time; I came from a traditional finance background (MBA, CFA, experience as a junior analyst at a mutual fund company), while he came to Wall Street after working as… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
My first book has been completely revised! Updated to reflect changing markets, accessible strategies through ETFs, and new potential due diligence pitfalls.
Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
With five revisions, countless interviews with successful traders, and lots of research, this is the definitive guide to getting started, managing risk, and staying in the game.