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Could We Be Greece? - June 2010
A look at whether the Greek financial crisis could spread to the US
History Repeats, and Repeats, and . . . - May 2010
A comparison of financial regulation from the Depression and today
Credit Where It's Due - March 2010
Some perspective on the new credit card rules
Why Not Ask Why - February 2010
A few puzzling financial questions
Good As Gold - December 2009
The various ways to buy and invest in gold
Beg, Borrow and Borrow - November 2009
The growing burden of government deficits
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King? - September 2009
A look at the impact of the financial crisis on asset allocation
Out of the Frying Pan - August 2009
The difficulties in reducing consumers' massive debt
Are We There Yet? - June 2009
The difficulty in idenitfying an economic turnaround
Deja Vu All Over Again - May 2009
A look at prior recessions and depressions
Looking Under The Hood - March 2009
A closer look at SEC examinations of investment managers.
The Spread Offense - February 2009
A primer on characteristics of the bond market.
Roosevelt Redux - December 2008
A discussion of the psychology of fear
Putting Prevailing Wisdom to the Test - November 2008
An examination of some current widely held ideas
Trying To Make Sense of the Dollar - September 2008
A discussion of the impact of currencies and their changing value
The Consumer Is Dead, Long Live the Consumer - August 2008
A discussion of the recession's impact on consumer spending
Bonds, Muni Bonds - June 2008
A primer on the basics of municipal bonds
Up, Up . . . and Away? - May 2008
A discussion of the determination and impact of inflation
Livin' With the Taxman - March 2008
Some basic principles for understanding tax issues
Working With a Net - February 2008
A discussion of some defensive portfolio management techniques
A Good Start - November 2007
A discussion of how young adults can learn to manage their finances
The More Things change - September 2007
How the mortgage boom violated basic financial principles
The Numbers Trap - August 2007
How investment dna financial data can be misleading
Mutual Defense - June 2007
A discussion of the virtues of mutual funds
When To Seek Help - May 2007
When and why to seek professional financial advice
The $10,000 Puppy - March 2007
How easy it is to get into financial trouble
What's Next - February 2007
The sordid history of a large financial planning firm
It's Your Money (Part II) - December 2006
Further discussion on working with financial professionals
It's Your Money (Part I) - November 2006
Things you deserve to know from your financial adviser
Been There, Done That - September 2006
Even financial professionals make dumb financial decisions
Carpe Diem - August 2006
Three real examples of setting and achieving long-term goals
Those Were the Days - June 2006
Why it sems harder to make ends meet than in the good ol' days
The Match Game - May 2006
The power of matching assets with liabilities
Changing of the Guard - March 2006
Alan Greenspan's tenure as Fed chariman
Business As Usual - February 2006
How businesses veer off the ethical road
No Place Like Home - November 2005
Debunking the new rules of real estate created by the frenzied market
Bet Your Hedge - September 2005
A discussion of the allure of hedge funds
Handyman Follies - August 2005
Why it's not as easy as it looks to manage your own finances
Risk and Return - June 2005
An example of how to evaluate risk and return
Child's Pay - May 2005
An examinoation of ways to save for the benefit of children
Mirror, Mirror - February 2005
Some common patterns of unsuccessful investing behavior
A Good Idea at the Time - November 2004
How even a legendary investor can make a misstep
Eight Deadly Sins - August 2004
The most common and costly mistakes of individual investors
The Meat, Not the Sizzle - June 2004
Why index funds are a good investment choice
Caveat Investor - May 2004
How to avoid improper conduct by brokers
Freedom of Speech - March 2004
Candid comments on government programs
Roots - February 2004
The hidden costs and risks of career and housing mobility
Anticipation - December 2003
The beauty and benefits of delayed gratification
A Bird in the Hand - November 2003
The pros and cons of annuities
Is Timing Everything? - September 2003
A discussion of short-term trading and long-term investing
Retiring Minds - August 2003
Thesimple factors that influence retirement finances
The Knee Always Jerks - June 2003
Shold mutual funds be given more flexibility?
Risk Is Good - February 2003
How investors can come to grips with risk
