Monthly Archives: December 2008
WCM-Investing Rules Of Engagement-The QDI
Steve Selengut Crash! The 2007 thru 2008 financial crisis halved 401(k), IRA, and Mutual Fund values in a matter of months. For many, retirement dates had to be pushed back; for others, new jobs had to be found. The tragic … Continue reading
Working Capital Model Investing – The Process
by Steve Selengut Most people enter the investment process tip first. They hear something, grab an idea from a popular blog, accept a Cramerism or some motley foolishness, and think that they are making investment decisions. Rarely, will the right-now, … Continue reading
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Fed Slashes Interest Rate – What Now?
The US Federal Reserve has slashed its key interest rate from 1% to a range between zero and 0.25% in an attempt to stem recession. Will this latest measure work, and what are the implications for you and me? It … Continue reading
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Saver Advice following Interest Rate Fall
Falling interest rates might be good news for borrowers but they are disastrous for savers, particularly those such as seniors who rely on interest as a significant part of their income. Though no one can reliably predict economic behavior (just … Continue reading
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Preparing Financially for 2009
As we clear away after the Christmas festivities many of us have a few in-between days to reflect before the dawn of the New Year. 2009 seems set to be financially tough, but there are some simple steps (resolutions) we … Continue reading →