Trillion Dollar Public Pension Shortfall
Economy /
August 15, 2010
An article in the New York Times (via Yahoo Finance) stated that there is a $1 Trillion dollar public pension shortfall.
Economic Trends Affecting Americans
Economy /
August 4, 2010
There are some very disturbing trends that seem to be gaining momentum. These trends could have a negative effect on our ability to compete in the world marketplace.
The Benefits of Financial Reform
Regulation /
July 21, 2010
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Obama today. Anyone who follows my blog has heard me clamor for years about the need for these types of reforms. And, although this bill is far from perfect, it is very comprehensive and it addresses most of the critical …
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Why Banks are out of Control
Regulation /
July 15, 2010
I just had an interesting comment debate with my buddy Matt over at the Online Investing AI Blog. Matt’s a big fan of derivatives and a laissez-faire kind of guy. He views government regulation with a heavy dose of skepticism. I am not a big fan of cumbersome regulation myself. But, I have become firmly convinced …
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My Visit with a Financial Advisor
Finances /
July 7, 2010
Every couple of years, I am approached by someone who has recently become employed in the financial services industry. This is usually a friend or former coworker, who is working through their warm market, looking for candidates to sell financial products. This year, the approach seems to have evolved, because I was contacted via Facebook. I immediately suspected …
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