You've got to be confused. One minute, I'm telling you to invest as much money as you can because stocks will rise. The next minute, I'm telling you that an economic collapse is inevitable. Then I tell you why you shouldn't be overly optimistic about stocks and now I'm going to tell you why you …
Should You Buy Stocks NOW?
When people get too pessimistic, I enjoy dishing out encouraging words to breathe life back into their lungs. On the other hand, when people become overly optimistic, I unfortunately have to be the one to bring them back down to Earth. On August 30th of last year, I wrote that Stocks Will Rise …
Warning: The Market is NOT the Economy
I love drug commercials. Actually, it's the composition of the commercials that I love. If a commercial lasts 1 minute - the first 25 seconds will show an attractive couple dancing freely and breathing clearly in a gorgeous, green prairie field. As the couple continues their dance, the latter 35 …
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: …
99 Problems: Are You a Sort-Of Good Saver?
You may remember me (and other bloggers) mentioning the $999.99 giveaway. Believe it or not, the dollar amount is not completely random. There is a purpose for it. The theme of this giveaway is inspired by Shawn Corey Carter, a.k.a. Jay-Z. The inspiration comes specifically from the eloquent …
$999.99 Giveaway
What an incredible Superbowl. If I were to measure the entertainment, I would say: Michelle Williams < Commercials < Beyonce < Jacoby Jones The game was extremely entertaining, but I wasn't as impressed with the commercials. It's a shame to see loads of money spent with limited …
