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How you just lost money in a stock market that's up 40%
Headlines abound, the stock market is up 40% from its March lows!!! Let's all celebrate. Those who spoke badly of Obama, Bernanke, and Geithner have their foots in their mouths, right? Not even close. These types of misleading headlines are the very weaponry of a financial system that tricks you, … [Read more...] about How you just lost money in a stock market that's up 40%
A No Nonsense Guide To Investing For Liberty Lovers
The Liberty Maven blog just posted a review of my book, 5 Steps To Freedom: How to Cut Your Dependence on Institutions and Escape Financial Slavery. Here's an excerpt: One of the key ingredients in attaining some semblance of freedom is to become financially independent. A new book, “5 Steps To … [Read more...] about A No Nonsense Guide To Investing For Liberty Lovers
Investment Opportunities
When listening to feedback from Nabers Group clients, one message is loud and clear, "We want to see investment opportunities from you." I sent out a survey to all of my clients recently, and I'd love your input too. With my activities in many circles, I have access to mounds of solid investment … [Read more...] about Investment Opportunities
Is the Departure from 401(k) Perks a Bad Thing?
You can’t pick up a newspaper today without hearing bad 401(k) news: Companies have cut their 401(k) matches, lessening incentives for employees to make contributions. 401(k) fees are confusing and exorbitant. Employer-sponsored plans are filled with nothing but dog investments packaged for … [Read more...] about Is the Departure from 401(k) Perks a Bad Thing?
Are We Putting All Our Eggs in One Basket?
The Wall Street Journal reported on a study that $14 trillion dollars were being held in retirement assets in 2008. Sixty-five percent of that total was in employer-sponsored defined contribution plans and about 25% of those assets were held in IRAs. Now don't you think that is a lot of dough … [Read more...] about Are We Putting All Our Eggs in One Basket?
Am I "The Greater Fool"?
After reading an advance copy of Jeff Nabers' new book, I learned more about the concept of "The Greater Fool." This theory says that people buy things thinking that it will go up in price and value and that a "greater fool" will come along and buy the thing for more. … [Read more...] about Am I "The Greater Fool"?
Think you’re too old to get in on alternative investments? Think again
Mature investors close to retirement age are likely kicking themselves wishing they had pulled their money out of the market while they had the chance. But too often these investors were told to “stay the course” and that “the market will come back.” Truth be told, no one knows for sure what the … [Read more...] about Think you’re too old to get in on alternative investments? Think again