World in Crisis: Oil Shrugs and Heads below $100
Imagine only 10 years ago, before most Americans had heard of “hydro-fracking” or “horizontal drilling.” Imagine what a war in Iraq (the eighth largest...
Survey Says? Optimism Growing.
The NFIB Research Foundation’s survey of Small Business optimism ticked up this morning, continuing a trend of recovery from some of the worst readings...
Grateful for Cash
“You ask me where the four winds dwell
In Franklin's tower there hangs a bell
It can ring, turn night to day
Ring like fire when you...
A Retirement Worth Living For
You don't have to have a ton of money to have a retirement worth living for. I was reminded of this last week while...
How Much for a BTU?
Record low temperatures in much of the U.S. have kept air conditioners from running, and electricity demand low. The low demand, coupled with an inventory buildup running...
Your Best One-Two Punch
For my money the best balanced fund combination is a 50/50 mix of Vanguard Wellesley and Wellington. For clients I prefer a mix of...
Words from the Wise
Richard Russell's timeless Rich Man, Poor Man has been there for me when I needed some perspective. I hope it will do the same...
The Calm Before the Storm
You don't have to be able to predict the future to be a successful investor. But being armed with battle hardened advice can certainly help you become one.
The Intelligent Investor: Part III
“It is surprising how little attention has been paid by economists and by Wall Street to this development. The debt of corporations has expanded...
The Biggest Buyer of Stocks
"Stockholders as a class are king. Acting as a majority they can hire and fire managements and bend them completely to their will." -...