What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You
The financial media has been buzzing with the possibility of a looming interest rate hike. Most economists believe the Federal reserve are determined to hike interest rates as early as September. This after almost 6 years of a zero interest... Read More →
Dow 18,000 Spooking You?
The Dow is within striking range of 18,000 and may hit it by the time I post this article. To be honest, it really doesn’t mean a lot. Many investors get really spooked by these levels. I’m not sure why.... Read More →
Debunking Five Stock Market Myths
Looking back on all the financial scandals in the last 10 years or so, it’s amazing that investors still love the stock market! However, there is still a big portion of investors that don’t think it’s worth it to invest... Read More →
Is It Time For A Correction?
We’ve been hearing it for months. A stock market correction is coming. It’s going to be soon. Definitely due. In fact, every article, blog, TV show, financial publication and market pro says it’s coming. Oh, and here’s a freaky number.... Read More →
Is Cash Obsolete?
Do you use cash anymore? With the wide use of debit and credit cards, we seem to need it less and less. In spite of the fact that we kill ourselves to acquire more and more of the green stuff!... Read More →
My Bonds Will Do What When Interest Rates Go Up?
Most investors own bonds in their portfolios. We buy them for safety and to diversify our portfolios. More and more we are starting to hear about rising interest rates. Some of you may be wondering what will happen to my... Read More →
The Rodney Dangerfield of Bull Markets
The current bull market has returned 119% since it’s low in March, 2009! WOW! Yet, I continue to hear that this market has gotten absolutely no respect. It’s been the most unrespected bull market in history. No respect I tell ya!... Read More →
6 Cool Things About The New Hundred Dollar Bill
The hundred-dollar bill just got a cool new makeover. I love it! I’ve long loved the money from foreign countries. With beautiful images and vibrant colors, foreign currency could almost be considered artwork. I’ve always thought our money was kinda... Read More →
Wall Street’s Terrifying Terminology
Halloween is almost here! My neighborhood is decorated with Spooktacular stuff! Pumpkins are appearing on porches, and kids are trying to decide whether to be a pop princess or a comic book hero. Wall Street likes to use a few... Read More →
Nervous Yet?
As of this article the market as corrected a little over 500 points on the Dow. Roughly about a 4% correction. Primarily because of Federal Reserve tapering rumors. Volatility has increased, but is no where near the 2008 Credit Crisis levels,... Read More →