Stock Market Headed for a 1987-Style Crash
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 30, 2014After stacking up five years of gains, the stock market is starting to look awfully wobbly. And the likely result will be a crash as bad or even worse than what was seen in 1987.
Five Companies That Could be Casualties of the Cold War with Russia
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 29, 2014A couple weeks ago, I advised against bargain hunting for Russian stocks. Today, I'm going to double down on that assessment and also offer up some U.S. and European stocks to avoid, as well.
$5.6 Billion Wasted, and Counting
Written by Adam EnglishPosted April 29, 2014Americans are paying twice as much for new medicines and treatments that are no better than what they replace, but some companies are going to save lives, and taxpayers a fortune.
Get It While It's Cheap: Now Is the Time to Stock Up on Silver
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 28, 2014Silver prices have been slumping ever since they hit a 2014 high of $22 in February. Now, the meta is trading around $19 - a price that screams 'buying opportunity.'
Your IRM(72) Plan Questions, Answered
Written by Jimmy MengelPosted April 28, 2014If you are interested in starting an IRM(72) program with any participating company, you must read the investor relations section of the company's website. It will spell out all the terms and conditions of the particular program.
The Only Real Estate Invesment Worth Making
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 25, 2014The world's population - and appetite - is growing, but the amount of arable farmland is shrinking. Don't settle for scraps, pull up a seat at the table.
How the Government and Others Digitally Track Your Kids
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 24, 2014When I was in high school, an army recruiter told me one of my friends gave him my contact information... Thing is, I didn't have any friends.
Tech Bubble 2.0
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 23, 2014David Eihorn's firm, Greenlight Capital, is famous for shorting Lehman Bros. before the bank went bust in 2008. Now, he says we're in the midst of a second tech bubble... and he's almost certainly right.
Earnings Misses Show 'Recovery' Losing Steam
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 22, 2014Wall Street cheerleaders are out in full force, lauding first-quarter earnings in a desperate bid to justify an overvalued market. But the truth is, things are looking a lot worse than these arm-chair analysts would like to concede.
Marijuana Stocks Looking Up as Colorado Rolls in Green
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 21, 2014Colorado is on track to rake in $98 million in tax revenue from marijuana sales, this year - topping expectations by 40%. Furthermore, the Mile High State expects that figure to surge to $134 million by 2015. Talk about a growth industry...
Almost $2 Trillion Is Off Limits
Written by Adam EnglishPosted April 21, 2014Massive profit stockpiles are building offshore to avoid high corporate tax rates.
Warren Buffett is a Woman
Written by Jimmy MengelPosted April 21, 2014You may be shocked when you see what researchers have just uncovered about women investors...
Healthy Profits In the Face of Market Maladies
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 18, 2014It's a tough time to be an investor these days, no doubt. But you don't have to sacrifice lofty returns on your investment dollars. There are ways you can play defense and still make money. I'll show you how right now...
Did You Pay Your Taxes? Apple and Google Didn't
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 17, 2014On average, individuals pay 28% of their annual incomes in state and federal income taxes. But not tech giants like Apple and Google.
Rising Costs Contradict the Fed's Inflation Theories
Written by Jason SimpkinsPosted April 16, 2014The Federal Reserve continues to deny the presence of inflation in the face of obvious asset bubbles in the housing and stock market. But contrary to what the Fed asserts, inflation is not subdued.