Monthly Archives: November, 2014

The Power of a Strong Dollar

With dollar strength comes low oil prices and low inflation, spurring what could become a strong consumer spending season this winter (ex. fuels). Gasoline...

The Monday Melee: To Russia With Love

Ruble Crashing: Low Risk/High Risk Back in March the World Bank predicted two scenarios for Russia's GDP in 2014/2015 given different levels of risk stemming from...

Robbing Peter to Employ Paul

The October jobs report was released today. The headline payroll employment number came in at 214,000, slightly below economist expectations, but a good number...

Jack Bogle on Advisors

There’s a big difference between a broker/advisor and a registered investment advisor. An investment advisor must follow a strict fiduciary standard for his clients,...

Currency Wars Continue

The global central banks regularly deny that they are engaged in competitive currency devaluations, but actions speak louder than words. Last week the Bank...

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Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

“One, Big, Beautiful Bill” Advances: Tax Cuts, Energy, and Border Security in Focus

The White House reports that President Trump’s landmark "One,...

Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

Unleashing American Energy: Largest Deregulation in DOE History Announced

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the...

US and China Finalize Rare Earth Trade Deal

The US and China have finalized a trade agreement...

Graduating from Work to Retirement #16: That Awful Word: Worry

When you graduate from work to retirement, there are...