Jamie Dimon Prepares for Impact
All eyes are on the banking sector this week. As the largest banks in the U.S. report their earnings, it’s clear that big money is preparing for continued trouble in the energy sphere.
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Get Ready for a Bear Fight
As headlines warn of impending market crash, some expecting by 50% or more, should investors be concerned? Is a bear market really on the way?
Obama Wins Smith & Wesson’s “Salesman of the Year”
President Obama’s tear-jerking speech on Tuesday touched not only on the tragic level of gun violence that continues to plague this country but also the components of his upcoming executive order.
Start the Year Off With a Crash
Will China’s market crash on the first day of 2016’s trading signal a bad omen for the rest of the year? How will Saudi Arabian & Iranian relations impact oil prices? Is there an upside to this market volatility?
The Price of a Civilized Society
I recently reread an old article by an a fellow financial writer which he equates paying taxes to a big, steaming pile of cow feces. The piece was written in response to a statement I had made, calling taxes an unfortunate, unenjoyable, but necessary evil. I will admit it’s been a few years since I’ve had […]
The Legal Way to Avoid Taxes This Holiday
In the midst of holiday cheer, delicious meals, and gift-giving, investors should also be thinking about minimizing their tax toll. What used to involve miles of red tape and IRS lingo just became a whole lot easier.
Is it Time to be Greedy or Fearful?
Let’s state the obvious, here: Things are not looking good for oil. Prices plummeted to 11-year lows yesterday morning, hovering around $35 per barrel — the lowest since 2004. Oil firms have been slashing capital spending and jobs and cutting back spending on investment and exploration strategies. More than 200,000 oil workers have lost their jobs, […]
Why I’m Ditching My Wireless Carrier
Companies don’t need to reinvent the wheel to cause a market disruption. Sometimes it’s just about providing good service at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, that’s a rarity these days.
The Greatest Technological & Computing Mind of Our Lifetimes
The reclusive creator of Bitcoin has been identified, and it’s not who you’d expect. Is this real or just another hoax?
Autonomous Cars Will Be Programmed to Kill
Autonomous cars are already on public roads. In a few years, they’ll be everywhere. Unfortunately, there are still some big questions that need answering, and your life could depend on it.