2008: The year of cash is king and debt is dumb
Dec 20, 2007
I know that the last week of December is the time when all of us begin to think about New Year’s Resolutions. You know the typical ones, like stop smoking, get more exercise, lose weight, find a husband, etc. I want to offer another idea for a resolution. I am asking all Americans to pledge … Continue reading “2008: The year of cash is king and debt is dumb”
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7 Tips for Year-End Tax Planning
Dec 19, 2007
Who on earth wants to think about this now? I know I don’t! But these 7 tips may help you reduce the taxes you owe to Uncle Sam. To put that into perspective: Every $1,000 you save today that is invested at 15% annually for 20 years will be worth $16,366. If you’re able to … Continue reading “7 Tips for Year-End Tax Planning”
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Another One Bites the ARM
Dec 12, 2007
WE’VE SPENT THE LAST MONTH DISCUSSING THE GREAT CREDIT PANIC OF 2007. We started by talking about the “casualties” on Wall Street with “The Most Dangerous Three Letter Word on Wall Street“, an article about EGO’S on Wall Street that made this disaster possible. First, Bear Stearns (SYM: BSC) caught the Street by surprise when … Continue reading “Another One Bites the ARM”
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The Great Stock Market Crash of 1907 and the Mortgage Meltdown of 2007
Dec 06, 2007
THE YEAR WAS 1907. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. A 3 minute telephone call from Denver to New York City cost $11 bucks. 90% of doctors had no college education. And the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years old. Last but not least, the stock market had … Continue reading “The Great Stock Market Crash of 1907 and the Mortgage Meltdown of 2007”
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Some Thoughts on the Real Estate Crash
Dec 05, 2007
WHEN I MOVED TO FLORIDA A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO I HAD AN AGENDA. Or at least I thought I had an agenda. At the top of my list was marry my best friend and fiance’ Stacy. Mission Status: Accomplished on November 11 2006. The second item on my agenda was to buy our first … Continue reading “Some Thoughts on the Real Estate Crash”
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Are You a Victim of Mortgage Idiocracy?
Nov 28, 2007
I MUST ADMIT I’VE BEEN FEELING QUITE CONFLICTED ABOUT THIS FOR SOME TIME. No, I’m not talking about whether or not I should vote for Rudy Guiliani or Fred Thompson in the Republican Primary. (I like Fred but he does look like a confused bear walking around Iowa. And though I saw Rudy clean up … Continue reading “Are You a Victim of Mortgage Idiocracy?”
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Are Radio Shack Shares Poised for Another Double?
Oct 16, 2007
MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN IN THE PRESS ABOUT MY RADIO SHACK (SYM: RSH) RECOMMENDATION IN JUNE OF LAST YEAR. At the time I recommended it, Radio Shack had just replaced poor performing CEO David Edmondson with retail-turnaround guru Julian Day. Mr. Day was just coming off a huge success, helping billionaire value investor Edward Lampert … Continue reading “Are Radio Shack Shares Poised for Another Double?”
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Why its important to learn how to invest on your own
Oct 03, 2007
I HAVE TO SAY, YOU GUYS REALLY IMPRESSED THE HECK OUT OF ME ON MONDAY. That was the day Wayne Mulligan asked for your help answering three of the investing questions readers sent me two weeks ago. The questions you answered so brilliantly were: 1. What are the strongest investments in a down market? 2. … Continue reading “Why its important to learn how to invest on your own”
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Why Moody’s and S & P should be taken outside and shot
Sep 12, 2007
FOLKS, I COULDN’T HAVE MADE IT UP EVEN IF I TRIED. No, I’m not talking about the fact that Hillary Clinton actually looks like a lock to win the Democratic nomination for President. Nor am I talking about the fact that Idaho Senator Larry Craig had the gall to plead guilty to soliciting sex from … Continue reading “Why Moody’s and S & P should be taken outside and shot”
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Are you an investor-holic?
Feb 13, 2007
DYLAN: HI, MY NAME IS DYLAN AND I’M AN INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR. ALL OF YOU TOGETHER: Hi Dylan! Dylan: Thanks for inviting me to share my story. I know how limited email boxes can be so I appreciate the time. ONE OF YOU: Thanks for sharing. DYLAN: Uh, yea…thanks again for having me. Anyway, this is … Continue reading “Are you an investor-holic?”
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