The stock market has been on an ABSOLUTE tear this year. If you live in Japan, you have seen the Nikkei index rise close to 40% year-to-date. According to my readers' demographics, no one in Japan even knows I exist so I'm not sure why I'm quoting the Nikkei. Nonetheless, even for all my friends in …
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What Is It Like In Greece? Pictures From Our Honeymoon
If you have ever wanted to travel to Greece, I would highly recommend it. It is a beautiful country full of history, extremely nice people, and the best food I have ever eaten. We spent a total of 10 days in Greece, but we would have loved to stay much longer. We started our trip in Athens, then …
Who is MOST Responsible for the Housing Bubble and the Financial Crisis?
As I've told you before, I've been diligently studying the past few years (and well beyond) so that I can determine who is most responsible for the Housing Bubble and the Financial Crisis. I realize that placing blame and "finger-pointing" rarely resolves anything, however, I think something can be …
The Honeymoon is Over and the Dollar is Weak
You may have noticed that I haven't written a blog post recently. That's primarily because... I'M MARRIED ...like...to my wife. I have a wife, now. The Honeymoon is Over We returned home from our 2-week honeymoon which included a nice combination of tourism and relaxation. We visited …
Credit Card Trends and What’s Changed!!
The trends in credit card use are completely changing the way that consumers access their funds and purchase goods. These trends make it more convenient for customers to access their funds and make it easier for merchants to receive their payments. When consumers find that it is easier to access …
99 Problems: Your Grandma’s Hair & Inflation
Have you ever noticed that as women grow older, their hair gets shorter? What used to be long, golden locks eventually evolves into a silky, milky bob. I recently asked my hair stylist (that's right - with my upcoming wedding, I've upgraded from a barber to a stylist) why this happens. Being very …
Articles You Should Read
Here are a few gems to get your week started. Enjoy! When To Worry About Inflation from Blackrock (the world's largest asset manager) It's no secret that I'm pessimistic regarding our economic outlook. This article has the same sort of view, but presents it in a positive tone. For example: …
