Thoughts on the Psychology of Investing
Having trouble dumping a hopeless stock? Keeping money stuffed in a mattress — or 0% CDs — out of fear… Continue reading
WSJ: Don’t Wait for Regulatory Help: Take Control
Individual investors looking to rebuild but cautious about overpromising brokers (and fearing even-Madoff style scams might still be lurking) might… Continue reading
Consumer Reports: New Economy, New Rules
You may have already thought of many of these tips for regrouping in an adjusted economy, but it’s nonetheless worth… Continue reading
Could the financial services industry learn from cereal?
Post is currently running a funny television ad for Shredded Wheat that “puts the ‘no’ in ‘innovation’” — mocking competing… Continue reading
Investor update
Are you a current investor with Sterling Pacific Financial? Be sure to log into Investors’ Corner to download our latest /State/… Continue reading
Experts warn against stocks that can’t be valued and CD returns of 0%. But, where’s the alternative advice?
Not surprisingly, financial journalists are correctly pointing out the weaknesses of typical investments like public stocks, CDs and interest-bearing bank… Continue reading
Mr. Anderson Goes to Washington
At a recent networking event, I had the pleasure of hearing PENSCO CEO Tom Anderson share a bit about his… Continue reading
Geithner’s Plan Explained — and Reviewed
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner provided an overview of his thinking and plan in his recent Wall Street Journal column. The… Continue reading
From the glossary: mortgage pool
A mortgage pool is an investment vehicle for private real estate loans that works similarly to the way a mutual… Continue reading
Investing in notes: could you be asked to “produce the note”?
Real estate-backed notes have become a more attractive investment option of late, given the tumultuous state of the stock market… Continue reading