Tired of measly yields, but wary of too much risk? Consider a mortgage pool instead of a CD.
Have jangled nerves prompted you to move money from stocks and bonds into Certificates of Deposit (CDs) or Money Market… Continue reading
Sterling out in force at Wharf to Wharf
We interrupt our normal flow of financial information and commentary to celebrate Sterling’s participation in this past weekend’s Wharf to… Continue reading
WSJ is advocating … taxes? Topsy-turvy bailout world.
The Baseline Scenario has an interesting post about how a recent Wall Street Journal editorial advocates taxing companies that receive… Continue reading
Considering a real estate investment? Consider these pitfalls first.
The real estate blog Bigger Pockets has offered a concise list of pitfalls for would-be real estate investors, including buying… Continue reading
Power of real diversification: S&P versus The Foundation Fund
Diversification is a powerful tool. It can help protect portfolio value by ensuring that all of your holdings are not… Continue reading
A new way to learn about alternative investments (like trust deeds)
Stock market discouragement has many investors evaluating alternatives they’ve never considered before. But, the process can be daunting. How do… Continue reading
Who beat Exxon (XOM) 2003-2009? (We think you’ll be impressed.)
Exxon Mobil (XOM), a consistent dividend payer and reliable blue chip, offers a high benchmark for any investment to aim… Continue reading
Book Review: Make Your Money Make Money For You
If you’re considering trust deed investing (and of course we hope you are!), you might benefit from this clear, concise… Continue reading
CSR: Can we apply the same thinking to CA’s problems?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been the buzz phrase repeated in response to any number of corporate misdeeds over the… Continue reading
Could it have happened to you?
If you’ve heard about the New York Times story, you already know the topline: one of the Times’ own economics reporters… Continue reading