My Comments: Last Thursday and Friday I re-posted two articles about the US and China. This is related to those two. We as a nation have about $20T (that’s TRILLION) of debt. Sooner or later, we have to pay it back, and #45 has promised huge infrastructure and defense spending increases. Either we grow our …
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My Comments: Yesterday, I posted about how 45 has handed China a huge advantage. This one is more along the lines of “Really?”. But I challenge anyone who voted for Trump to read these two posts, and point by point, show me where I’m wrong. I really want to know as I find it hard …
My Comments: This is a topic that resonates with me, and yes, it probably conforms to my bias as a left leaning Democrat. And yes, creating a total rethink of the assumptions about government and it's role in society is something I can live with. However, for the past 12 months or more, the message …
Four words surfaced in the 1991/92 presidential election cycle that put Bill Clinton in the White House. Those four words were “It’s the economy, stupid!”. My thoughts here echo that catchphrase but extend beyond the recently completed election cycle and instead are an attempt to better understand the current malaise that is gripping the country, …
My Comments: Given that we are living much longer and that death is inevitable, if follows that access to affordable health care plays a role in our quality of life. This is especially true for those of us moving into or are already well into, our ‘golden’ years. Medicare has become a critical component in …
My Comments: The white middle class of America is dying faster than other demographics. According to this study, white people with low levels of education have a “cumulative disadvantage”. The result is an increased level of morbidity and mortality. Relative income is down, health outcomes are worse, unstable marriages more frequent, all leading to a …
My Comments: My professional efforts these days are focused on helping people make good decisions about their retirement. My grey hair lends itself to this demographic. So my posts tend to favor ideas and thoughts that are relevant to many people either starting to navigate these transitional waters to retirement, or are already there. Nov …
My Comments: Please understand I am not interested in throwing gasoline on an existing fire. I am interested in understanding how we got to where we are and how we might influence the future for the betterment of EVERYONE OF US. Yes, I did vote for Hillary and did not vote for DT. I didn’t …
My Comments: Many a client has asked “How long will my money last?” and the only rational, unsatisfactory answer is “It depends”. Unfortunately, luck plays a major role in our lives. If you’re alive and well today, chances are you’ve had at least some good luck. In answering the above question, much depends on timing, …
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My Comments: I’m thinking of getting into the markets. That’s a sure sign the bottom will soon drop out. Jesse Felder on March 18, 2017 Last week I focused on fundamentals, sharing 3 charts that show stock market valuations are totally unprecedented. This week I'll focus on sentiment. When looking at sentiment many people like …
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