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Op-Ed: Thoughts on The Current Election Race From Former Senator
May 20, 2016 Government & Politics
Long the least popular of branch of the U.S. government, Congress has — deservedly — hit new lows in recent years, and a new book by “Congressman X” sheds a cold light on Washington’s rotten interior. Market Declines & Options on The S&P 500 Explained
May 13, 2016 Stocks
For the first time since 2008, we are facing four straight quarters of negative earnings growth. Stocks are now poised for a plunge, but there is one sector that could offer you protection. The $3.7 Trillion Municipal-Bond Market Just Isn’t That “Liquid”
May 10, 2016 Bonds
The Fed is allowing big banks to treat municipal bonds as safe, high-quality assets for emergency reserves. But once you’ve read up on Ramapo, New York, “safe” no longer comes to mind. Europe: What Wall Street Is Missing
May 4, 2016 Global Economy
As the second largest member of the PIIGS pack, Spain was much reviled. But the country has rebounded despite anti-austerity bloviating. So much for Keynesian doomsaying … America’s Pension Problem
April 27, 2016 Government & Politics
The government has a growing problem with its pension plans that will comes to an explosive head very soon. And no one will like the answer to the problem.