Monthly Archives: October, 2018

Calper’s OPM

Turns out, members of California’s public pension don’t like it when the C-suite are activists with other people’s money. The workers expressed their dissatisfaction...

The Ethical Minefield of Structured Settlements

Accidents leading to exorbitant medical bills are unfortunately a part of the reality many Americans face each day. Often medical bills from those accidents...

Getting on the Map with Gold

I have been a longtime supporter of including gold in diversified portfolios. Gold is a safe-haven asset, an inflation and currency hedge, and a...

Don’t Stop Believing

Imagine sitting on the board of your favorite company, attending the next meeting, clearing your throat, and asking “How much are we going to...

Can China Restore Confidence in the Heat of a Trade War?

China's economy is slowing down, with GDP growth at 6.5% in third quarter. That's the lowest rate since 2009. The question for Chinese policy...

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Brrrr, Don’t Blame the Weatherman for the Weather

In my conversations with you this week, we’ve talked...

What’s Up with Fidelity?

If you’re a Fidelity customer and have a money...

Will State Pension Funds Get Over the Cash Hurdle?

You have read in the past that Your Survival...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

Compound interest was described as the greatest mathematical discovery...

Dick Young’s Research Key: Anecdotal Evidence Gathering

Originally posted on September 5, 2017. After a nearly 40-year...

Working with “Your Hope We All Make It Guy”

Are you working with “Your Hope We All Make...

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

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

Risk and Reward: An Efficient Frontier

Originally posted July 26, 2018. The Efficient Frontier, created by...

Executive Order to Boost U.S. Energy Production

The executive order, Unleashing American Energy, seeks to boost...

Jobless Claims Spike: Will the Fed Overreact?

According to today’s report, initial claims for jobless benefits...