Category Archives: Economic

Market Sentiment

I believe this Burton Cummings video probably represents how most investors are feeling about the stock market right now – But, don’t let all the negative market sentiment get you down and cause you to bail at the wrong time. While Burton may say that he’s scared, he loves the stock market. Consider his long-term [...]

Banking Conflicts

Trying to live frugally and living below my means, I don’t subscribe to cable television. So, it wasn’t until today that I heard about Dylan Ratigan. I watched his interview on Colbert Nation and came away impressed. It seems like we share the same views concerning corrupt Wall Street banks.

Bears Always Leave You Wanting

How true, how true. Source: Picture Is Unrelated

I’m Being Water

It’s been a roller coaster stock market this past few months. Just when you think it’s going to zig, it zags, and vice-versa. It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to be a long-term investor and not to react to these short-term market movements, often times instigated by those seeking to capitalize on our fears [...]

Markets React To FOMC

The markets reacted to the recent FOMC statement by Ben Bernanke by dropping 2.5-3% across the board, both nationally and internationally. Source: Cartoons by Harley Schwadron

Bear Markets Aren’t Always Bad

A bear market isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes it’s best to embrace the bear. It can stimulate us to change our lives for the better. Source: Kris Anka

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