My Comments: I admit to a strong bias in favor of the Democrats and the values they deem important. As someone with a good understanding of economics and finance, this article that appeared about ten days ago itemizes several positives that have become clear during the past six years of Obama’s presidency. They are worth …
Continue reading Corporate U.S. Healthiest in Decades Under Obama With Lower Debt
My Comments: No, this has nothing to do with the price of hospitals that are looking for buyers. This has to do with the sometimes dramatic discrepancy from one hospital to the next for what you are charged for the same medical procedure. This comes from Seattle which is obviously a long way from Gainesville. …
My Comments: In recent posts I’ve suggested there is a looming crash in the markets that will negatively impact all of us, except perhaps those of us with the ability to go to cash and go short when the crash happens. To hedge my comments, I’ve said “sometime in the next 3 years.” Here is …
My Comments: I’ve written before that it’s my belief that at some point, if income inequality between the haves and the have nots gets too large, social chaos will follow. The spread or relative level of spendable income between these two groups is continuing to widen. So it becomes just a matter of time until …
Continue reading Why Income Inequality Is a Drag On Economies
My Comments: Lots of questions about the markets these days. I came across this short summary and thought it relevant. I didn’t understand the chart until after I finished reading, so be warned. I’m in a very cautious mode and have my clients positioned to avoid large losses and perhaps make money as things go …
Continue reading What Should We Expect From Our Stock Investments?
Here is the most recent Weekly Market Recap from J. P. Morgan and Co. It's a great summary of what is going on to help you make better decisions about your investments. Click on the following image and you'll find yourself at a JPMorgan webpage to download it and read at your convenience.
My Comments: My recent comments have told you about my concerns that there will soon be a major correction, that your investments, unless properly managed, will probably take a hit. On the other hand, there are those who believe strongly that there is much more yet to come on the upside. Frankly, I have no …
Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Stocks Could Mint A Shiny Fourth Quarter For Investors
My Comments: This comes from the staff at Financial Planning, a well known magazine that appears monthly and is subscribed to by financial professionals. It contains valuable information for anyone soon to be retired or even already retired. These are summaries and if you want to read the full article, reach out to me and …
My Comments: When the last crunch time came in 2008 and 2009, I vowed to find a better solution for my clients. The idea of losing 30% or more of the value of your retirement holdings over the course of a few months is devastating. For many, it’s taken years to get back to where …
As a parent, I remember this question well from days past. This time, however, it’s being asked by those of us with money invested in the global stock and bond markets. All of us are following a life path that includes stops along the way. Some stops we choose to make and others are forced …
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