My Thoughts About This: I’ve willingly given Obama a pass more often than not. In the grand scheme of things, I think the values he represents are more in line with my values than those who oppose him. He’s now accused of lying to the American people. But in these days of 24/7 instant news …
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A look at U.S. Equities: Record Profits – Where do we go from here?
You may think you have an insight but if you are anything like me, you don't really trust it. However, I do have resources that are very talented and articulate and make coherent arguments that most everyone can follow. To that end, here is a report from J. P. Morgan that you can download and …
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Tale of Two Obamacares as Some States Bypass U.S. Site
My Comments: One, would you care to guess which state governors decided to initiate their own exchange programs and which ones did not? No, I didn’t think so. And two, since there appears to be a huge pent up demand for insurance coverage across the country, would you care to guess which insurance companies are …
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Why Mutual Funds Can’t Protect Against a Stock Market Crash
My Comments: At last! Someone else who thinks like me with but with better writing skills! This explanation is right on target. For comfirmation of these thoughts, click on the word "risk" just to the left and spend a few minutes watching the presentation. By Roccy DeFrancesco on October 21, 2013 I recently saw that …
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Washington Needs to Prove the Political System Still Works
My Comments: Readers of this blog know that from time to time, I express an opinion about politics or economics. I’m still coming to terms with the efforts by folks I consider nuts to shut down the government and risk a default. Having lived in various places around the world, and been exposed to international …
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Annuities Reconsidered
Since I have grey hair, my clients tend to also have grey hair. And among our concerns is how bills will get paid as time marches on. Social Security and Medicare are lifesavers for many people as financial and health threats continue to surface. But there is much more at stake than social programs sponsored …
U.S. and Iranian Realities
My Comments: I think the name Suicide Caucus, given to the far right by some on the near right is on the mark. There seems to be a mental pathology presenting itself with some of these people. Fortunately, the world continues to turn and the world is again watching us carefully. This article, from George …
Time to Retire the Idea of Retirement
My Comments: The idea of retirement has been part of my psyche since day one. My parents had friends while I was growing up who were retired and there was discussion about retirement in the household. Over the following years, the idea was mainstream, expected, and normal. Now, not so much. When you think about …
Why The Tea Party Really Hates Obamacare
My Comments: These words from Gene Lyons were written before the government shutdown. There is less talk today about reversing ObamaCare but there is still pure contempt by many people in this country for Obama, and some are probably racist. One reason I heard recently for the push to reverse the PPACA, was the real …
The Most Likely Debt Ceiling Outcome
My Comments: I have no clue how this is all going to play out. My background in economics and finance tells me that no solution, for an extended period of time, will have bad consequences. But sooner or later, those in charge (?) will arrive at something that will make this go away, at least …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 