The World’s Fastest Growing Major Economy is…India
India has ousted China as the world's fastest growing major economy. The South Asian country posted 7.2% growth in the last quarter of 2017,...
Companies Top Up Pensions Before Losing Tax Break
After neglecting their pensions for years, companies are racing to use a tax break on debt to shore up their funds before its gone....
Can Macy’s Make It?
After going through a troublesome period, markets rewarded Macy's yesterday thanks to some improvement in performance, and the company's offloading some assets deemed unneeded....
Is Housing in Another Bubble?
House prices may not be as high as they were at their 2006 peak, but they are close. And as Bloomberg reports, we are...
Dividends are on the Rise
Dividends are the backbone of the Retirement Compounders.
Now Michael Wursthorn reports in The Wall Street Journal that dividends are on the rise.
Dividends are on...
Is There a Worldwide Shortage of LNG?
According to Royal Dutch Shell, the world could see a LNG shortage within a decade. Without more investment in new projects, heightened demand could...
Compound Interest is Key
For prudent investors, the last three years have meant watching the so-called FAANG stocks (and other speculative shares) rise at a rate that is...
Don’t Put Your Greed too far Ahead of Your Fear
This morning The Wall Street Journal tells the story of Harvey Hajiyan, a financial adviser who has been making big bets in the market...
How Not to Choose Your Investment Advisor
When financial advisors take it too far to embellish their credentials, it’s the investor who typically pays the price no matter how well-intentioned an...
The Market for Natural Pet Food is Taking Off
General Mills has announced an agreement to acquire Blue Buffalo pet food company. Blue Buffalo makes natural pet food the company calls "super-premium pet...