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Another Threat to Economy: Boomers Cutting Back

Another good Wall Street Journal Article written by Mark Whitehouse. "Another Threat to Economy: Boomers Cutting Back". America's baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—face a problem that could weigh on the economy for years to come: The longer it takes for...

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Taleb Says Government Bonds to Collapse, Avoid Stocks

Bloomberg article written by: Renee Bonorchis and Miles Weiss, "Taleb Says Government Bonds to Collapse, Avoid Stocks". Nassim Nicholas Taleb, who warned that unforeseen events can roil markets in "The Black Swan," said he is "betting on the collapse of government...

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Fund Expenses More Important than Five-Star Status

New York Times article written by: Tara Seigal Bernard, "Fund Expenses More Important than Five-Star Status". Educated investors know that past investment returns are not necessarily the best predictors of future results. It’s mutual fund and other expenses that...

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Social Security Jitters? Better Prepare Now

The New York Times July 30th, 2010. Article written by Tara Seigel Bernard. With the nation’s debt swelling, the pressure on Washington to cut spending will only rise. Social Security may not be the first place lawmakers look. But the program, which has provided a...

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Job Losses in Post WWII Recessions

The following link will take you to an interesting chart.  The chart plots job losses for recessions since World War II.  It clearly illustrates why many refer to the current recession as the “Great Recession”. Full article here....

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