The “conventional wisdom”—interestingly, that which is propagated by investment bankers, mutual fund companies, and the host of other commercial interests that try to sell financial products to us–constantly reassure us that the average American is capable of managing their own ... Read More >>

Do you wish there was a coast guard rescuing you from the financial storm? As we know, the modern-day Fed has reduced interest rates to record lows and has made it clear it has no intention of raising them anytime soon. ... Read More >>

Unless you are a full-time investor—i.e., you don’t rely on a job for your primary income—then your goal is likely to achieve steady income while lowering your risk. But in today’s market, that’s easier said than done. For one thing, ... Read More >>

With most fixed income investments, there is a high price to be paid for the “security” of fixed income in an investment. Government issued bonds, for example, carry a perception of security—albeit not altogether true—and the price to be paid ... Read More >>

Re-runs of the 1987 movie “Wall Street” have been common these days. I rather think it’s not a coincidence that there is such a resurgence of interest in the movie lately, because it demonstrates the frailty of investments based ... Read More >>