6 Major Signs Of Froth Could Force The End Of QE And A Correction [View article]
Enjoyed article Hawk..Thanks
I certainly agree with your conservative approach in light of an unprecedented era where government is manipulating market via massive debt and non existent interest rates. IMO the views on matter is amount of risk those nearing retirement are willing to take.
If those over 50 were given the option to keep what they have with no gain on assets until the smoke clears or choose between 2 doors not knowing which is which....one door you gain 50% on assets the other you lose 50% of assets
Those opting for risk behind the doors in almost all cases will be those that have no choice if they are to reach their retirement goals.
Risk tolerance is correlated to necessity in most cases.
The Good News, The Bad News And What's Very Ugly [View article]
Great article Laurence and appreciate your input as well Tony.
Got a question...assuming the when not if ....what impact will it have on bond funds in relation to stocks as I'm about 33% invested in BOND PTRAX & TIP
Under-Performing Brazilian Stocks Look Attractive Now [View article]
I am aware of intervention on utilities but thought that might be good time to buy when they took a hit. Bought AESAY in January and currently at 2% loss but pays double digit dividend and has increased it last 5 years..so thought I' give it a shot. http://bit.ly/ZMUZsh
Understanding The Painfully Slow Jobs Recovery [View article]
I having hard time separating fact from fiction. How can our labor force participation rate for April be 63.3...the lowest level since 1979...yet we are having a jobs recovery? Which is rhetoric and which reality?
Appreciate your article Felix...your one on my favs Thanks
Stock Analysts Have Faith In U.S. Employment Recovery [View article]
Always enjoy your articles Richard..Thanks
I have been looking at these stocks favorably for some time, but not because of economy but because employees will be using them much more due to healthcare reform. I'm an insurance broker and do group benefits and have already seen evidence of part time/temps being implemented.
The "widespread impression" is that "Texas is corrupt, callous, racist, theocratic, stupid, belligerent, and most of all, dangerous," writes Erica Greider in a new book. Greider sets out to counter this perception and explain why America should learn from the Lone Star State. The economy is thriving, helped by weak government, strict lending laws, Nafta, mass immigration and generous business incentives, not to mention lots of oil. [View news story]
Your 2024 stats will probably apply to United states in general. If tax payer and welfare trends continue..we will have about 40% paying income taxes and 1/3 of population unemployed..on welfare-food stamps and disability (on gov payroll) by then.
Give a man a fish and you've fed him for a day...teach a man to fish and you've fed him for a lifetime!
Yanzhou Coal Mining Ltd: Definitely Not A Gold Mine, But Offering Solid Returns In The Future [View article]
Nice research...Thanks Henry
This has been an interesting stock which I have traded several times over past 8 years. Has had some majors swings during that time. My entry figure has always been around $15 and setting on small loss currently but this stock has always bounced back strong in the past. Appreciate your input!
China takes further measures to cool the property market, with Beijing banning single-person households from purchasing more than one home. The city is also increasing the minimum down-payment for those who want to acquire a second property. Researcher Yi Xianrong isn't convinced by the measures, which "are aimed more at short-term problems rather than the long-term healthy development of the property market." [View news story]
Sam...your certainly correct about findings ways around it...
Reuters) - At Shanghai's Zhabei District marriage registration center, officials divorced a record 53 couples in a single day this week - that's about one every five minutes - as couples rushed to untie the knot to avoid tougher tax laws on home sales.
6 Major Signs Of Froth Could Force The End Of QE And A Correction [View article]
I certainly agree with your conservative approach in light of an unprecedented era where government is manipulating market via massive debt and non existent interest rates. IMO the views on matter is amount of risk those nearing retirement are willing to take.
If those over 50 were given the option to keep what they have with no gain on assets until the smoke clears or choose between 2 doors not knowing which is which....one door you gain 50% on assets the other you lose 50% of assets
Those opting for risk behind the doors in almost all cases will be those that have no choice if they are to reach their retirement goals.
Risk tolerance is correlated to necessity in most cases.
Afraid You've Been Too Conservative And Missed The Market? [View article]
Common sense...in uncommon times!
The Good News, The Bad News And What's Very Ugly [View article]
Have also added you to follow.
The Good News, The Bad News And What's Very Ugly [View article]
Got a question...assuming the when not if
....what impact will it have on bond funds in relation to stocks as I'm about 33% invested in BOND PTRAX & TIP
Under-Performing Brazilian Stocks Look Attractive Now [View article]
http://bit.ly/ZMUZsh
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [View article]
Then why is labor force the lowest it's been since 1979?????
http://read.bi/ZKdpKg
Understanding The Painfully Slow Jobs Recovery [View article]
I having hard time separating fact from fiction.
How can our labor force participation rate for April be 63.3...the lowest level since 1979...yet we are having a jobs recovery?
Which is rhetoric and which reality?
Appreciate your article Felix...your one on my favs
Thanks
April Nonfarm Payrolls: +165K vs. consensus +145K, 138K previous (revised from +88K). Unemployment rate 7.5% vs. consensus 7.6%, 7.6% previous. [View news story]
..Or has their "new method" of calculating jobs being implemented now?
Using Life Insurance Products To Fund Long-Term Needs [View article]
"Insurance is meant for protection, not savings. It is also meant for scamming the tax man, especially with respect to estate taxes."
I have been an insurance broker for 30 years...and probably a minority in my industry.... but agree with you 100%
Stock Analysts Have Faith In U.S. Employment Recovery [View article]
I have been looking at these stocks favorably for some time, but not because of economy but because employees will be using them much more due to healthcare reform. I'm an insurance broker and do group benefits and have already seen evidence of part time/temps being implemented.
To TIP Or Not To TIP [View article]
I think that would depend on what return a person was content with and what their risk tolerance was.
If you have someone that needs 20% return or more a year to retire, then TIPS would certainly not be for them.
...but others may just need to not lose what they have accumulated to be content and return of their money trumps return on it.
...and for those
http://yhoo.it/To2ktL
Performance & Risk
YTD Return: -0.12%
3y Avg Return: 8.44%
5y Avg Return: 5.70%
....has served them pretty well.
The "widespread impression" is that "Texas is corrupt, callous, racist, theocratic, stupid, belligerent, and most of all, dangerous," writes Erica Greider in a new book. Greider sets out to counter this perception and explain why America should learn from the Lone Star State. The economy is thriving, helped by weak government, strict lending laws, Nafta, mass immigration and generous business incentives, not to mention lots of oil. [View news story]
If tax payer and welfare trends continue..we will have about 40% paying income taxes and 1/3 of population unemployed..on welfare-food stamps and disability (on gov payroll) by then.
Give a man a fish and you've fed him for a day...teach a man to fish and you've fed him for a lifetime!
Yanzhou Coal Mining Ltd: Definitely Not A Gold Mine, But Offering Solid Returns In The Future [View article]
This has been an interesting stock which I have traded several times over past 8 years. Has had some majors swings during that time. My entry figure has always been around $15 and setting on small loss currently but this stock has always bounced back strong in the past.
Appreciate your input!
Major Asset Class March Performance Review [View article]
Thanks James
China takes further measures to cool the property market, with Beijing banning single-person households from purchasing more than one home. The city is also increasing the minimum down-payment for those who want to acquire a second property. Researcher Yi Xianrong isn't convinced by the measures, which "are aimed more at short-term problems rather than the long-term healthy development of the property market." [View news story]
Reuters) - At Shanghai's Zhabei District marriage registration center, officials divorced a record 53 couples in a single day this week - that's about one every five minutes - as couples rushed to untie the knot to avoid tougher tax laws on home sales.