The next aspect of using investment advice is understanding your own capabilities. It comes down to what you understand, and what you have time for.Some investment advice requires constant attention, even assuming that it is...
Read MorePart two is understanding the advice. A large part of the problem is that many aspects of the advice are unsaid. For example, with a “buy” recommendation:What time horizon does this recommendation require?How likely...
Read MoreA reader asked me the following: When I know that you are trained as an actuary it got me curious. They say that actuary assess the risks of insurance products to find value for consumers, at the same time evaluate the probable...
Read MoreIf you have a subscription at RealMoney, you should read these articles:Using Investment Advice, Part 1Using Investment Advice, Part 2Using Investment Advice, Part 3Tread Warily on Media Stock TipsI didn’t say it at the...
Read MoreMy main industry model is illustrated in the graphic. Green industries are cold. Red industries are hot. If you like to play momentum, look at the red zone, and ask the question, “Where are trends under-discounted?”...
Read MoreTo my readers: this is the second time I have written this review. When I pushed the “publish” button earlier this evening, WordPress ate the document. That’s never happened before, so I did not have a backup....
Read MoreI am not an expert on Municipal Bonds, so if an expert reads this, and has corrections for me, please leave corrections in the comments.In general, I am a conservative guy who avoids situations with a lot of debt. I am also an...
Read MoreI’m not a fan of complexity in financial companies. Complexity is a sign of trying to be” too clever by half,” as the British might say. If an economic idea is good it can be executed simply. Complex financial...
Read MoreI’ve seen a spate of articles lately on retail investors abandoning the stock market. Here’s a sampling:Cult Figures — Bill GrossStock bulls have a beef with Bill Gross — Jonathan BurtonWhy Are Investors...
Read MoreTo give credit where credit is due, this post was triggered by an article at SmartMoney, 10 Things Credit Scores Won’t Say.In 1996, I got a call from a recruiter suggesting there was a real opportunity with the...
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