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Retiree Income Data Point of the Day

Health Insurance costs 2009: Social Security deducted $96..40 x 12= $1156.80 from my check and same for wife. Humana charged $18 x12= $216.00 Total for wife and myself was $2745.60.

Health Insurance costs 2010: Social Security to deduct $111.00x12= $1332 from my check and same for wife. Humana to charge $55x12=$660.00 Total for wife and myself will be $3984.

The $1238.40 increase is 45% jump.

Grantham on the Markets: '860 Is Fair Value for S&P'

No comment about predicting the market's value and going on out SEVEN years ahead-what a crystal ball !!!!

We’ve Survived Worse Markets (and Economies) Before – the 1970s

Joseph says to renew each day:
1-Your Distribution of Asset Classes
2-Best Time to Rebalance Portfolio
3-Determine which Sectors, Industries, & Companies will do better this week,month,year.

I will try to follow his suggestions as they make sense to me.

Peak Oil for Dummies

Peak Oil, Low Oil, High Oil is all Politics. Political contributions should only be allowed to the general public with limitations and politicians shouldn't be able to be bought and paid for by special interests and corporations in America. What is happing to nuclear energy? Why has it been stalled for years while France and the world receives it's benefits and submarines and ships have used it for years and years?

Some Thoughts on Jim Cramer (aka Mr. Market)

I listened and SOLD on 1/8/2008 and saved a pile of money. Sold losers based on his advise. I should have sold earlier but even though I delayed after hearing his advise to sell I still saved a bundle. Sold AXP, GE, WB, and others.
You don't have to do what he says-that's up to you!

Utility Stocks Better Suited for Current Income

I expect coal prices to increase and question the continued growth rate of coal based utilities.

When Recession Becomes the Norm, What Happens to Stocks?

OK.OK> But what should I do with my MONEY?

Why Is Paul Volcker Being Ignored?

People who had money back in Volcker's day loved the high, 15 or 18%-I forget which, interest rate on savings and they thought he was fine. He put untold number of businesses out of business, the unemployment rate skyrocketed and it was a hard time. He broke inflation and nearly broke the economy doing so.

Want to Cash In on Future Transport Trends? Consider These Alternative Energy Plays

I'm long CLNE and FSYS and will stick with them.WPRT may be questionable. Better check their financials before buying but who knows-they might be bought out??

How China Helps the Canadian and Australian Dollar

Buy EWZ and EWC.

Sysco: My Favorite Stock

Sysco is now expanding in Ireland so it follows that they are still in an expansion mode and there are plenty of opportunities for the company to keep growing. This is what Sysco has done since it was first formed and they certainly know how to do it. The management is in control of the company and treats their employees fairly as well as their suppliers. In short-they know what they are doing.

The Complete Failure of Owners' Equivalent Rent

Anybody who even tends to believe the US Government about inflation-personal or otherwise is a dumb goose or something. It's a total joke and the whole bunch of number crunchers should be fired forthwith.

Who's to Blame for the Mess at Wachovia? Start with the Board

AMEN !!!!

Who's to Blame for the Mess at Wachovia? Start with the Board

AMEN !!!!

The PIMCO Maestros: Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian on the Economy

Paul Volker is an Obama supporter and advisor, Doesn't that tell you something??

Check it out.