Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XXVI Before you dig into my latest RAGE Gauge™, let’s spend a few minutes defining the coronavirus pandemic: It has been way harder for some than it needed to be. I’m not talking about the poor. I’m not talking about those who are living paycheck to paycheck, either. Unfortunately, for […]
Media’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XXV If you have watched President Trump’s press conferences, especially last Saturday night, you’ve seen him hit it out of the park like a modern-day Babe Ruth. He’s leading from the front. He’s in control. He defers to experts and has an A-1 lieutenant in VP Pence. Turn your eyes […]
Investing Takes Faith
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XXIV Once again, you’ve been telling me all week how much you miss Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report. That’s OK. I’m used to it especially in times like these. But don’t despair. If you’ve followed Dick’s advice, through thick and thin, you’re in the catbird seat today, because one of […]
Barter is Back: Know the True Value of Your Eggs and Soap
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XXIII Barter is back. You may be one of the Americans who has been forced to trade eggs or soap for toilet paper. But you need to know the true value of what you own. That goes for your investments as well. Olga Kharif reports at Bloomberg: Since the beginning […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XXII
Only Trump Saw the Risk in America’s Relationship with China You’ve known for some time now that for many Americans today the “American Dream” is simply that, a dream. You’ve instinctively known this. It was in your gut. If you haven’t, hopefully you’ll seek out the peace of mind and safety you deserve when the […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XXI
How are you holding up? Other than the fact that today feels like yesterday, you’re telling me you’re OK. If you had a well-diversified, balanced investment plan—your retirement plan is still intact. Retirement planning isn’t fun. It’s not supposed to be fun. But, putting the fun aside, aren’t you glad you spent time thinking about […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XX
Yesterday we entered a bull market with the Dow advancing 20% from it’s most recent low. Big deal. We are certainly seeing price discrepancies, especially in the fixed income market and have tied down some attractive yields for potentially years to come. The key to investing in markets like these is to stay focused, be […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XIX
You have spoken and I have listened. Here’s what you told me: How much you miss Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report, especially if you’re not a client. I’m not saying that to rub anything in, this is not the reason for writing this. I just want you to know that you’re not alone and your […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XVIII
Before you hear about my conversations with successful Americans like yourself, let’s take a quick step back and look at where the market has been over the last 20-years and consider that if you’re receiving dividends they help you dollar cost average through thick and thin. Every day during this crisis, I’m hearing about what […]
Coronavirus Infects Stock Market: Part XVII
“Don’t let the cure be worse than the problem,” a thoughtful, and weary President Trump explained last night to America in a tone that was right on the money for the situation at hand. President Trump explained how we all need to do our part and that America was not built to be shut down […]