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The Truth Behind U.S. Jobs Data
April 1, 2016 U.S. Economy
The March jobs report is being hailed as a win for the U.S. economy, but forward-looking layoff data offers a grim look at why growth will fade and why interest rates aren’t rising any time soon. The Fed Needs to Get a Clue
March 25, 2016 Trading Strategies
The Fed is dithering on interest rates, and the days of solid returns on Treasurys, municipal bonds and CDs aren’t likely to return anytime soon, if ever. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck…Exxon Mobil’s $12 Billion Bond Sale & Acquisition Hunt Means Oil Is a Buy
March 22, 2016 Oil
Oil prices have soared 50% in the past two months. There are sure to be downdrafts before a recovery, but Exxon Mobil is already hunting for acquisitions … and you should take notice. The Chinese Real Estate Chill
March 8, 2016 Real Estate
Misguided federal policy has cast a chill over the U.S. economy, leaving the luxury real estate markets in New York and Miami in the lurch. But the impact could soon spread to other major markets, as Chinese buyers go silent. No Security in Social Security
March 4, 2016 Retirement
Social Security is a train wreck. But even if you have planned well for Social Security's failure, there’s an investment strategy that will help shore up your retirement funds. And who couldn’t use a few hundred dollars extra a month?