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Why U.S. Debt Still Matters for Investors
When Moody’s downgraded its rating on U.S. Treasuries from AAA to AA1 on a Friday night in May, I expected my phone to be ringing first thing Monday with concerned clients - and for the markets to show it.
What About the Election – A Few Simple Charts
As we enter the election season leading up to November 5th, I expect increased market volatility and an increase in client inquiries about the election and how it will affect stock and bond prices.
Stock Market Bottoms Don't Require Capitulation but it Sure Does Help
One of the advantages of getting older is experience and the wisdom that (supposedly) comes with it. I would say that over 30 years of playing 'The Greatest Game' would qualify me as an experienced investor.
Well, It's a Bull Market
I’ve been at the business of investing money for clients and myself for 27 years - almost to the day. I didn’t know it then but after my first five years as a stock broke
We Call it the Golden Rule but Others Call it the Fiduciary Rule
There is a new law affecting the delivery of investment advice that is currently being phased into the regulatory mosaic of the financial services industry by the Department of Labor. The new law is known as the Fiduciary Rule.
The First Question You Should Always Ask when Seeking Financial Advice
There has been a battle going on in Washington about how investment advice pertaining to your retirement savings will be delivered going forward.
Trying to Reason with a Hurricane Season
The updated map shows the latest foretasted track of Hurricane Irma and all active tropical tracks and models pertaining to the event.