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Jemstep Instantly Shows Your Investments' Performance, Will Save Your Portfolio From Disaster
Posted: March 21, 2012 at 2:02 am
Personal finance management toolJemstepisone of the latest to give consumers an edge when it comes to managing their investments.
"Were not looking to break those investor relationships with (customers') broker," explains Simon Roy,EVP Corporate Development. But "at the end of the day, managing your investments is a lifelong mission. As much as it's tempting to hand it over to a third party, individuals are way better served becoming more informed and having more control."
Once you've linked all your accounts to Jemstep, the site supplies a wealth of information on your progress. The graphs and charts are fun to look at, but what happens if you, like Roy's own sister, realize your broker hasn't been picking funds in line with your best interests?
Here are three ways Jemstep can help you find (and deal with) the warning signs:
Per Roy: "Once the investor links their accounts with Jemstep , they will be able to see how much money they have working towards their goal and how their current investments have performed compared to the relevant index.
This will help them answer the question, 'Overall, how well has my portfolio performed compared to relevant market benchmarks?' This feature also answers the question, 'How would what I hold today have performed over the last three or one years?'"
If that red arrow is pointing downward, something's probably up.
Per Roy: "After the investor answersthe Quick Start questions andlinkstheir investments, Jemstep automatically reviews them against all the other funds in the same category; shows how they stack up (rank #); and recommends what investors should consider selling, buying and keeping.
As you can see from the screen shot, we highlight which onesare a really bad fit for them.These tend to be really weak performers that often have high fees relative to the available alternative funds.We also provide an overview of some of the key attributes of why Jemstep 's recommended fund is a better fit.
Investors can review the information on this screen with their broker and have a conversation about the criteria used in the selection of these funds, and possible alternative funds that may be better-suited to them."
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Nicki Minaj Covers Complex For Mag's 10th Anniversary, Talks Personal Goals & Her Success
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Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj helps Complex magazine celebrate their 10th anniversary by covering their latest issue with a new photoshoot and feature story.
Shot by photographer Christian Anwander, the YMCMB First Lady sits down with Miss Info for a revealing Q&A, speaking on everything from her success thus far and how she doesn't savor the biggest moments she's experienced in her career, why she's focused on hitting several personal goals and what they are, all the way to if she has plans for marriage and a family.
Complex's new issue is slated to hit newsstands April 3rd.
Below are excerpts from the feature story. Read the full story over at Complex.com.
What wows you these days? Everything that comes your way keeps becoming bigger, bigger, bigger. If I wasn't doing it, I wouldn't believe it's possible. I remember when I was working with Jay-Z. It was like, "Oh my God. Did I really just do a song with Jay?" I worked with Mariah and it wasn't commercially successful. But I had fun and I made a real friendship with her. It was, obviously, a life-changing moment for me. It does feel like every moment is getting bigger and bigger. Not only did I get a call to do a song with Madonna, but then I got a call to do a video with Madonna, and then -- oh, by the way -- you're going to do the Super Bowl with Madonna. This is not really happening.
Do you have to put the excitement off to the side to keep yourself from freezing up? I happen to be a pessimist, and maybe that's a good thing because I don't stop to smell the roses -- which is not a good personal thing. I don't stop and enjoy those moments. I'm just [snaps fingers] on to the next. Always on to the next and never in the moment.
When you're constantly exceeding your own expectations, how do you set new goals? Doing the Super Bowl with Madonna doesn't really change Nicki Minaj's personal goals. My goal right now is still to put out Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, sell five million copies eventually, and tour every country in the world. That's what I've been working toward. So while the world is talking about, "Oh my God, I can't believe Nicki Minaj was at the Super Bowl!" I'm mixing and mastering my music. In my scheme of things it's way bigger.
Because those surprises can't replace the things you want to achieve by yourself? Because my goal the whole time has been for people to see me as a stand-alone artist. I came out with Young Money, the biggest hip-hop label in the world at that time. And then it was, "How do I branch away from Lil Wayne?" One of my biggest records was with Drake, "Moment 4 Life." Even with the Super Bowl, it's Madonna's moment. I'm just sharing in that moment. It's not Nicki Minaj's moment. Nicki Minaj at the Grammys -- that's my moment. I've just been constantly on this quest to stand alone.
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Get in the Phone Application Game with the Most Comprehensive Resource for Developing Windows Phone Apps, "Beginning …
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Windows Phone experts Henry Lee and Eugene Chuvyrov take a fresh approach to showcasing how to develop apps for personal and professional use on the new Mango platform.
New York, NY (PRWEB) March 20, 2012
Starting with the absolute bare bones of developing, from downloading the correct programs to packaging the application for sale on Windows Phone Marketplace, this expert author team doesnt leave any topic untouched. This essential resource will teach readers how to take advantage of the phones GPS capabilities through an application, which most apps utilize today, and how to incorporate other phone features like the camera, contacts or web browser, to name a few.
Beginning Windows Phone App Development was created to target the novice developer. It will cater to anyone looking to create Windows Phone applications on the Windows Phone 7.5 platform. Those with existing knowledge of .NET coding will be able to navigate the content with ease. Anyone looking for a new spin on development to those that are looking to switch from the iPhone or Android systems will benefit from this title.
For more information on this Beginning Windows Phone App Development, please visit http://www.apress.com/9781430241348.
*500 pages
About the Authors
Henry Lee, founder of ToeTapz.com and NewAgeSolution.net, is passionate about technology. He works with various Fortune 500 companies, delivering mobile applications and rich Internet applications. He is focusing his energy on delivering mobile applications on Windows Phone 7, Android, and iPhone. In his spare time, he dedicates his efforts to helping his communities by delivering sessions at technology events. He enjoys speaking with other technologists about current trends in technology and sharing business insights with fellow colleagues.
Eugene Chuvyrov is an independent software consultant residing in Sunnyvale, CA. Eugene has been working with Microsoft technologies since he graduated college in 1998, delivering reliable software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as Fortune 1000 clients. Eugene is actively involved with the user community as event facilitator and frequent speaker and he tried his hand at a couple of startups. One of those startups, Zenith Mobile Solutions, is building mobile applications for Windows Phone 7.
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SRI International Releases Report for U.S. Department of Education on Costs and Benefits of Online Learning Programs
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MENLO PARK, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new SRI International report prepared for the U.S. Department of Education provides guidance to educational leaders as they work to implement successful, cost-effective online learning programs for secondary schools.
The report, Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity, summarizes past research on the cost and outcomes associated with online learning programs in higher education and offers strategies for implementing such programs effectively in K-12 settings.
Educational policymakers and administrators across the country face shrinking budgets and increasing pressure to improve student performance. Many are looking at how online learning programs can benefit their students.
"In preparing this report, we really learned a great deal about the specific benefits that online learning programs are most likely to achieve, and are most ready for testing in rigorous comparative research," said Marianne Bakia, Ph.D., senior policy analyst at SRI International's Center for Technology in Learning and lead author of the report. "In addition, the report provides analytic tools for district and school administrators to evaluate claims about the cost-effectiveness of online learning courses and programs so that they can become knowledgeable consumers of online materials."
The report recommends that educators broaden access to quality online resources and experiences to increase educational opportunities for students in remote locations or in schools or districts with low-enrollment.
To improve the quality of online education, researchers recommend engaging students in active learning using research-based principles and established best practices; personalizing instruction based on students' interests, preferred pace of learning, and performance; and automating routine tasks to allow teachers to focus on complex, interactive activities in the classroom.
The report also suggests that online learning can lower education costs by making better use of teacher and student time, using home or community spaces in addition to traditional school buildings, and through the reuse and large-scale distribution of materials. Although studies have consistently found that online learning programs have reduced costs compared to traditional instruction, the report finds that online learning programs may have higher start-up costs associated with equipment and curriculum development.
The full report can be found at http://ctl.sri.com/news/ImplicationsOnlineLearning2.pdf
This report was prepared for the Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology under Contract number ED-04-CO-0040 Task 0010.
About SRI InternationalSilicon Valley-based SRI International, a nonprofit research and development organization, performs sponsored R&D for governments, businesses, and foundations. SRI brings its innovations to the market- place through technology licensing, new products, and spin-off ventures. SRI is known for world-changing innovations in computing, health and pharmaceuticals, chemistry and materials, sensing, energy, education, national defense, and more.
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Learning House Announces Free Webinar to Help Colleges Develop Successful Online Summer Sessions
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LOUISVILLE, KY--(Marketwire -03/20/12)- The Learning House, Inc. (www.learninghouse.com), an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses, today announced it is offering a free instructional webinar to help institutions learn best practices in building and launching online summer courses. The webinar, "Building a Successful Online Summer Session," will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at noon EDT.
"Online summer courses not only allow students the flexibility to earn credits while still enjoying their summer, but the reduced costs and prospect of accelerated graduation can make these courses incredibly attractive, especially if they are difficult to get into during the school year," said Dave Clinefelter, Chief Academic Officer at The Learning House, Inc. "By offering a summer session online, institutions not only keep students engaged, improving student retention rates, but students can take required courses they need for their degree or electives they are interested in without having to go to elsewhere and transfer credits."
The webinar will feature panelists Sean Butcher, Director of Online Programs at Shorter University; Peter Gochis, Associate Academic Dean at Missouri Valley College; and Denise Peters, Director of eLearning at Highland Community College, who will share their experiences developing online summer sessions, as well as best practices and lessons learned. The presentation will discuss the benefits of making summer courses available online and offer strategic insights into what colleges and universities need to do to launch programs, from course selection and curriculum development to marketing.
During the webinar, participants will:
The webinar is designed to provide actionable information for academic affairs and continuing education professionals, provosts, chancellors, deans and others who are interested in building successful online summer courses. For more information or to register for the free webinar, visit learninghouse.com.
About Learning House, Inc.The Learning House, Inc. is an online education solutions partner that helps colleges and universities develop and grow high-quality online degree programs and courses. Partnering with more than 100 colleges and universities, Learning House offers a business model that enables institutions to efficiently and affordably achieve their online education goals. Learning House provides a comprehensive solution to success, including curriculum development and management, faculty training and professional development, marketing and lead generation, admissions and enrollment management, student retention, 24/7 technical support, learning management systems, and management and consultation.
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