The report is in, and June saw 287,000 more jobs created than was predicted. This turnaround from the almost depressing May numbers is so big that it brings the two-month average above pre-May predictions. While new jobs are inherently a good thing for any economy, the circumstances around these numbers are some of the brightest … Continue reading “New Job Numbers Bounce Back: Why This Is Good for Everyone”

There are many misconceptions about what the Federal Reserve is. First, there is nothing Federal about it. It is not owned or controlled by the Federal Government. It is a private entity whose shareholders are commercial banks, and their primary motivation is profit. The next great misconception is that Congress oversees the actions of the … Continue reading “The Federal Reserve & the Centralization of Theft”

Hardly anyone, with the nerve to say so on television, believes that the infusion of money in today’s political scene hasn’t become a major problem. It became glaringly obvious in 2010 when the Supreme Court gave us Citizens United. The decision has made it so much easier for Political Action Committees (PACs) and Super PACs … Continue reading “The Supreme Court Gives Bribe Taking Advice to Politicians”

George Soros warns that the devastating effects from Brexit could cause a financial collapse. You have to protect your money. This could be the most important time in your financial future because the world is getting more volatile by the day. Something, anything, could set off a financial tsunami of losses, just like Brexit did. … Continue reading “Where the Smart Money Runs When the Bears Attack Wall Street”

You ever noticed that whenever somebody gets something for free, they have a tendency to take that gift for granted? This is something most of us are guilty of, myself included… But there’s something about “free stuff” that tends to bring out the worst in people – and no where is that idea more prevalent … Continue reading “The Business of Doing Business”

Have you ever noticed that regardless of the economic climate – there are some people who continue to make boatloads of money? These people seem to be sitting comfortably while the financial world seems to be falling around everybody else – but why is that? What do these people know that most of the investing … Continue reading “Your Money and the Smartest Man on Earth”

In the first half of 2016, a number of Wall Street analysts were negative on the fortunes of Apple, as the stock price for the company has fallen over the last 12 months from highs above $130 per share to more recent levels in the mid-90s. The company has reported somewhat disappointing numbers for sales … Continue reading “Apple: Time to Buy Again?”

In the wake of Brexit, many stock indices around the world have slumped, and 20 of the world’s biggest banks have shed a quarter of their combined value since the beginning of the year. The Dow Jones average has just about recovered from all its Brexit losses, but some individual shares are still down following … Continue reading “The State of the Economy”

Tesla, the electric automobile company, has had a fascinating history in its short life as the first significant new American car producer in decades. The company has proven technology, exciting designs for its products and actual sales to show for its tremendous research and development efforts. So, what’s the problem? Of late, Tesla may have … Continue reading “Tesla’s Multiple Personality Disorder”

How many times have you heard about your retirement this week? Well, you need to hear about it once more. You probably understand the basics. You know you want to take full advantage of 401 K match plans, and you understand that tax advantage is a good thing. What you may not realize is that … Continue reading “Planning for Retirement: How to Minimize 401K Fees”

It seems like every week there’s another major terrorist attack somewhere in the world. The frequency and scale of it all causes so many feelings: frustration, anger, fear and helplessness among others. It also brings many questions to bear. When you’re forced to consider the safety and security of all the aspects of your life, … Continue reading “Terrorism and Finances: Will ISIS Attacks Threaten Your Future?”

Now that the results of the Brexit referendum have been finalized, the value of stock on British exchanges has plummeted as well as the trading rate of the British pound. Bankers who were used to having unfettered access to European markets and direct connections to the Continent are now wondering if they’ll be able to … Continue reading “Five Cities That Could Steal London's Cachet in the Wake of Brexit”

The largest financial event to affect world markets in years took place on June 23, as British voters decided by referendum to leave the European Union, in a move the media dubbed Brexit. With the vote anticipated to re-affirm the UK’s membership in the Union, the actual vote of roughly 52 percent in favor of … Continue reading “Will the UK Economy Bounce Back After Brexit?”

You could hardly think of a more attractive target for computer hackers than a bank. Experts say the banking industry suffers 300% more cyber-attacks than any other industry, and it’s a very lucrative endeavor for cyber bank robbers. The bad news is, they’re getting away with it. Bank hacking is a massive criminal enterprise that … Continue reading “Your Bank's Losses to Computer Hackers is Your Ticket to Inflation”

The European Parliament recently released a working group report on robots that’s cause for concern for some people and raises ethical financial questions for others. One of those questions is whether robots that supplant people in specific jobs should pay taxes. Another is if robots that are responsible for forcing people out of jobs should … Continue reading “Should Robots Pay Tax…? And Other Questions to Ponder”

How To Protect Your Downside Risk – And Increase Your Upside Profits One of the worst things you can do in any situation is panic. Let your emotions get the better of you. Often times when you take a minute and step away from the situation you can see it from a different perspective. The … Continue reading “Why the smart investor didn’t panic about Brexit”

Verizon, the Manhattan-based telecommunications giant, is having a banner year this year, with its stock rated as the third-leading issue on the Dow Jones average, up 17 percent for 2016. It’s beating its competitors Sprint and T-Mobile as well as cable giant Comcast and making a name for itself with its industry-leading FIOS Internet and … Continue reading “Is It Smart for Verizon to Buy Yahoo?”