My Comments: Writing about politics and religion is outside my professional capacity to serve my clients, friends and family, not to mention those whom I hope to meet in the coming years. It’s much easier to try and ignore this stuff than to admit it has important implications. And then attempt to define just where …
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My Comments: A good friend of mine who owns several gas stations says he loves it when the price of gasoline falls. The reason: it’s much easier for him to increase his margin of profit when the price is falling than when it’s going up. Everyone loves falling prices so there is less competition among …
My Comments: I make no apologies for my endorsement of the PPACA legislation (ObamaCare). I strongly believe it’s in our best interest as a nation for ALL OF US to be as healthy as possible, for as long as possible. While the cost of transitioning from what we had before may be hard to stomach …
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My Comments: According to this author, doom and gloom is a long way away. Whatever the case, it is my heartfelt wish that all of you have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully, you will spend time with those who mean the most to you. While all of us have worries, there is so much …
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My Comments: Many of us are climbing a wall of worry about our investments over the next 12 months. I’m not worried if your time horizon is ten years or more, but if it’s less, then I believe you have reason to be worried. Every week I’ve posted articles that justify the wall of worry. …
Continue reading When The Stock Market Performs Best During A U.S. President’s 4-Year Term
My Comments: This one is for those of you who are nerds and interested in economics and finance. If not, then hopefully you'll check in tomorrow. But... Have you been puzzled? I have, but apparently Darwin is alive and well. Only this time it has nothing to do with bugs in the Amazon jungle but …
Continue reading Let Them Eat iPads: Why Wage Suppression Is Key To The Market Puzzle
Three and a half years ago I decided it was time for me to assert myself and take advantage of a little knowledge about social media and a desire to write. I decided to start my own blog. What you are reading, if WordPress metrics are to be believed, is post number 1000. How I …
My Comments: I’ve mentioned before how easy it is for us to discount the economic influence of Europe on the world stage. But it’s a mistake to do so. Collectively, the European Union is an economic engine that is just as critical to the economic welfare of the world as we are. If they go …
My Comments: Frankly, I enjoy paying less to fill up the car with gas. There is more cash left in my wallet for me to deal with other things I need to buy. At the macroeconomic level, it will help retailers have a stronger holiday shopping season. That will help the economy. But like most …
My Comments: On a lighter note, here is how you may be flying to Pheonix in a couple of decades. Or to Europe, etc. Perhaps I’ll be with you in spirit. My first plane flight was in 1947. Or maybe it was 1946; I can’t remember. I do know it was from London to Brussels, …
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