Since the real estate bubble burst in 2007, many people have fallen behind on their mortgage payments. As a result, banks and financial firms have seen profits decline as short sales and foreclosures pile up. Read More
Analyst Articles
5 Potential Fiscal Cliff Scenarios and 4 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio
Jan. 1, 2013, is less than 60 days away and many are wondering how the so-called “fiscal cliff” will play out. Could this scenario be as severe as economists and investors believe? What steps, if any, will Congress take to avert disaster?#-ad_banner-# Last August, when Congress and the White House agreed… Read More
I am always on the lookout for stocks I can hold for the long haul because they are so valuable, I cannot afford to let them go. The first thing I look for is a company in a segment with strong demand during good times and bad. This means I… Read More
Most of my clients in their 50s and 60s are looking for consistent, stable companies that can survive in this volatile market environment. As they approach retirement, many of these clients prefer stocks that can provide them with additional cash to supplement… Read More
As consumers become more aware of their food choices for a healthier living, no other segment in the food industry has seen such an incredible growth as organic food. Personally, I’ve been focused on losing weight and getting healthier this year. This means a daily regimen of working out and… Read More
This Little-Known Stock Could Soar 78% if Obama is Re-Elected
The words “government” and “efficiency” rarely go in the same sentence. How can one reduce “wasteful” spending, and alter or replace “inefficient” government programs in an efficient manner, while keeping everyone happy? We surely will see another heavyweight title showdown within Congress as Republicans and Democrats fight over the tens… Read More
The 5 Traits of a Winning Stock Pick
Do you know how anyone with no financial background can outperform professional investors? It’s easy: Follow a smaller number of companies and truly understand what they do. Behind every stock, there is a company and a story. By doing your homework, you can learn the intricacies of a particular company… Read More
The Best Retail Real Estate Stock on the Market
Have you ever noticed that despite how bad times get, supermarkets continue to attract long lines of customers? Tenants who occupy space in strip malls next to supermarkets notice this as well. In fact, these days many tenants are bending over backwards in an effort to secure retail space adjacent… Read More
5 Important Steps to Follow Before You Buy any Stock
For most men, two of the scariest words they’ll ever hear are “I do.” Without a doubt, marriage is one of the most difficult decisions a person can face. But for men in particular, the mere thought of uttering these words prompts painful visions of a future filled with deep… Read More
2 Ways to Cash in on a Huge Bull Market
In the small town of Coffeyville, Kansas (population 10,000), I found two explosive investment opportunities that could skyrocket during the next two years. One pays a 9% dividend, while the other has incredible capital… Read More