Trump vs. Clinton: 10 Ways the Next President Will Impact Your Wallet

My Comments: New and existing clients are asking me what I think will happen to their money after the election. My gut tells me there will be a correction before long anyway. If Trump is the winner, the correction could be dramatic with chaos in the years ahead. If Clinton is the winner, the correction …

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Get ready for the mother of all stock market corrections once central banks cease their money printing

My Comments: The evidence is almost compelling. Compare this chart with the one I posted yesterday. If you are not on the sidelines, or positioned to go short at a moments notice, prepare for some pain. by Jeremy Warner | September 20, 2016 | The Telegraph Global stock and bond markets have been all over …

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What All Bubbles Have In Common

My Comments: My brain is tired. Too much political angst, too much monetary crap, not enough positive feedback. And here’s some more monetary crap. But if you are like me and are not expecting to win the lottery anytime soon, then bubbles become important. And like it or not, they tend to burst and create …

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7 Tips To Maximize Social Security Benefits From A Former SSA Director

My Comments: For millions of us, Social Security is our lifeblood. Without the monthly stipend, life as we know it would not happen. Getting your fair share can be a confusing and complicated process. There is little chance to get it right if you first get it wrong. This demands you pay attention BEFORE you …

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6 Reasons The US Stock Market Is Doomed

My Comments: My type A personality is having a hard time not knowing just when the next market correction is going to happen. The six reasons expressed in this article are, in my opinion, very credible. Some clients have recently abandoned me because I’ve been preaching patience. We’re rapidly approaching the point where the only …

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The World Leans Ever More On America

My Comments: I’m really conflicted about what to tell my clients about their investments. On one hand I’m persuaded that a severe correction is coming soon, and on the other, there is something going on that suggests otherwise. Damn, I wish I had a crystal ball. Stephanie Flanders | July 26, 2016 | The Financial …

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A Reverse Mortgage Can Save Your Retirement!

My Comments: Many of you may react negatively when you hear the term ‘reverse mortgage’. At one time that reaction was a reasonable response, but not any longer. Reverse mortgages are now a legitimate financial planning tool that advisors like me employ when the circumstances are appropriate. As you will read below, they can be …

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Need More Money?

My Comments: We live in a society where having more money is considered better than having less money. Would you agree? That being said, many of us who are now retired or retired and are now working again, are trying to figure out how much we need. There is no definitive answer for any of …

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5 Tips to Increase Your Social Security Check

My Comments: It may be too late to make changes, but if signing up for Social Security benefits is still on your horizon, some of this WILL help you. (Are you listening Eric?)   By Richard Best | August 16, 2016 When Social Security was introduced in 1935, it was never intended to be a …

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Extremely Rare Volatility Signal Says A Big S&P 500 Move May Be Coming

My Comments: More potential woe and gloom for those with money in the markets. Will it happen today? It may have started last Friday, but who knows. There are a lot of charts shown which I’ve elected not to include here. Instead I’m giving you a link at the bottom so you can follow it …

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