US$ Print til’ You Die
You would never believe it today, but there was a time when The New York Times' editorial board supported sound money. And the person...
Expect an Easy Money Message from the Fed
Just last month, the Fed hiked interest rates for the first time in almost a decade and told the public that it would gradually...
Why Rollover Your 401(k)
You wouldn't be the first person to wonder who in the world comes up with these phrases: "Rolling over your 401k." As if investing...
The Monday Melee: Is Russia About to Collapse?
Russia Deteriorating
Kalyeena Markortoff writes at CNBC:
Data released Monday shows Russia's economy "worryingly" deteriorated at the end of last year with oil prices in a...
Has Oil Hit Bottom?
Oil prices have been crushed over the last 18 months. From its high in June of 2014, the benchmark U.S. oil price is down...
Good ‘Ole Vanguard GNMA
When times are tough, Vanguard GNMA (VFIIX) is a friend you’d never dream of living without. Check out the action for GNMA for just...
The Silver Lining to the Correction
It has been a painful start to the year for equity investors. The S&P 500 is down 10% YTD and the smaller Russell 2000...
The Fright of Squandered Capital
In the December issue of Intelligence Report, Dick Young wrote about helping investors protect and preserve their capital acquired over a lifetime.
My focus, first...
Recession Here
The latest industrial production numbers were released this morning and they came in below estimates with the prior month revised down. The year-to-year rate...
Transportation Index in a Bear Market
Over the last year, the Dow Jones Transportation index is down over 20 percent. The Transports index is loaded with companies that move goods...