Showing posts with label Investing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Investing. Show all posts
Monday, March 11

Jim Rogers - Central planners' policies are punishing the prudent in favor of rescuing the irresponsible

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I read the following by financial commentator Jim Rogers and it really fits with what I think has been happening for the last couple of ye...
Friday, April 3

Obama Refuses Return of TARP Money: "the system still needs government capital."

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As the news has been reporting, a number of banks and financial institutions are desperate to return the Government TARP money to get out fr...
Thursday, July 17

Now the US Government Has A Problem With Short Sales?!?!?!

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It is funny how all of a sudden the US Government takes an interest in something once it becomes liable for the cost. Takes this news item:...
Friday, November 16

Stockbrokers Caught Abusing Client's Money - Oct 2007

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Here are some excerpts from the FINRA (formerly known as NASD) October, 2007 Disciplinary Actions Report where stockbrokers were caught eith...
Thursday, September 6

No Bailout for Homeowners in Trouble

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Who says the US has no Social Welfare System? As most of us know, with a couple of exceptions for flippers in denial, there is a huge proble...
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Monday, August 20

"the biggest global margin call in history"

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I had written a while back about the dangers of having a margin account. Looking at the last week's activity in the stock market, I know...
Wednesday, May 2

Do You Know If You Have A Margin Account?

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This does not surprise me at all: Investors often don't even know they have a margin account , even though many brokerage firms automati...
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Sunday, April 29

Update: McLean Housing Bubble - *** Failed Auction? ***

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It appears that the auctions for this house was a failure as this week a For Sale sign once again appeared in front of the house. (Note: it ...
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Tuesday, March 27

Stockbrokers Caught Abusing Client's Money - Jan 2007

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Here are some excerpts from the NASD January, 2007 Disciplinary Actions Report where stockbrokers were either taking liberties with their cl...
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Tuesday, January 2

Last Year's Only Resolution Accomplished

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So far this year I have no New Year's Resolution. I did have one for last year that I managed to accomplish on 20 December. That was to ...