When we invest without using Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media, we are making a mistake that could deprive us of potential profits. Author "Brain D. Egger" recommended that we don't have to be a 'master of the universe' to know which social media tools can improve our research. o Twitter: - Financial bloggers and analysts use Twitter to let people know what they are thinking about stocks and news events. And there are cases where news break first for investors for social media. So, social media can be a way of becoming aware of what's happening in real time or the news becomes stale. Read more at: http://www.blackenterprise.com/money/how-social-media-tools-can-make-you-a-smarter-investor/