Meet the Tony Soprano of Your Portfolio
"I like people who don't need everyone to like them."
-Tony Soprano, 'The Sopranos'.
There’s been some yappin’ lately about bonds. Why own bonds when yields...
Why Bond Mutual Funds and ETFs No Longer Work
OK, third-quarter report cards are in, and investors want to know how they did. But perhaps just as important, they want to know the...
Your Survival Guy: Panic? Stocks Fall 700 Points
OK, stocks go down, as witnessed by yesterday’s 700-point drop in the Dow. Does that mean it’s time to panic? Well, that depends on...
Your Survival Guy Is Uneasy about This Market
Your Survival Guy received a chart package yesterday that leaves a lot to be desired. I’m talking about the desperate state of the yield...
Work to Make Money/Invest to Save Money
The U.S. government must finally wise up and put an immediate end to the insane double taxation of dividends.
The government, facilitated by the Fed,...
April RAGE Gauge: Are Your Bond Funds Dead or Alive?
My April RAGE Gauge is in, and RISK remains HIGH. Therefore, I want you to be a mindful and cautious investor, especially with your...
Why Buying Bonds Matters in Times Like These
In times like these, you need to be in touch with your money.
Literally, overnight, we’re on the cusp of losing the Senate and much,...
Dump All Low Yielding US Treasuries Now
Today we have a situation where the Fed has forced individual investors with life-time savings to subsidize corporate buybacks, acquisitions, and Wall Street banking...
Do Stocks Always Beat Bonds Over the Long Run?
The WSJ reports on new work that shows historically investment-grade bonds have beaten stocks in 40% of ten year periods. What’s more, in many...
Another Reason I don’t Like Municipal Bonds
The Federal Reserve has now become the lender of last resort to the nation's most mismanaged states and cities. This is just one more...