Subscribe to RSSMarket Wrap-Up for Jan.31 (MEE, CNX, WLT, DRI, FCX, POT, INTC, more)
As the market got started on this new week, market participants were keeping a close eye on the doings going on in Egypt, but a big coal merger put a bid into numerous...
The Great American Snooze Button
I’ve been known to hit the snooze button on occasion. My long-suffering editor can attest to that. Just ten more minutes, then I’ll… Imagine if...
Market Wrap-Up for Dec.10 (GE, JPM, MTB, AVB, NSM, CVC, BBY, more)
You ever wonder why “investing” in a Social Security “pension” works? Because it is automatically done and there is nothing for a worker...
Deficit Reduction Plan Promises Painful Prescription For U.S.
A bipartisan White House commission this week announced a sweeping proposal to slash the federal deficit by hundreds of billions of dollars a year by taking aim...
The Coming Suburban Welfare State
Some have predicted that high-energy costs, either due to decreasing supply of oil or costs associated with carbon emission mitigation, will soon push people out...
Market Wrap-Up for Oct.14 (BAC, PNC, JPM, WFC, APOL, STRA, more)
The usual Thursday data on jobless claims came out this morning, with the Labor Department reporting initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose 13,000 to 462,000,...
No Two Ways About It; Gold Over $2,000
Since ancient times, gold has been a safe haven for investors worried about market volatility and political uncertainty. Even the rise of paper currencies hasn’t...
Working Past 65 is Becoming the Norm
A growing trend among older Americans is taking shape: the probability of retiring at age 65 has dropped substantially. More Americans are also coming out of retirement...
Should You Count Social Security in Your Net Worth?
I have heard the argument made that one can count Social Security as part of their net worth. The argument does hold some water, especially when you consider the...
Avoiding the Looming Disaster of Social Security
Because of failure to heed the limitations of the U.S. Constitution, which has produced runaway federal spending, our nation sits on the precipice of disaster....
Paul’s Thoughts on Retiring Overseas/Social Security/Taxes
I have some relatives that are thinking about retiring in Italy, and one of the big questions I hear about is “how does this affect my social security checks.”...
Special Report: How Much Money Will You Need For Your Retirement?
Today, we’re introducing a new feature for readers focused on retirement money issues. A big question that many Americans ask as they begin to hit their later...
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