Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 (cont’d)– The Abuse of Tax Havens – Economic Terrorists

In my blog of December 9, 2010, I pointed out how our capitalist society suffers from dramatic up and down cycles that rob the middle class of their wealth and earnings. I suggested 10 points that would very much moderate these cycles and bring about a far better capitalist society. This is the 9th of… Continue reading Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 (cont’d)– The Abuse of Tax Havens – Economic Terrorists

Robert Reich – August 8, 2011 Article Reprint – An Overview of the Current Economic Mess

We republish the Following article because it summarizes quite well the current stock market meltdown. We disagree with his conclusion and remain optimistic. This is a buying opportunity. Slouching Toward a Double Dip, For No Good Reason Monday, Robert Reich August 8, 2011 Imagine your house is burning. You call the fire department but your… Continue reading Robert Reich – August 8, 2011 Article Reprint – An Overview of the Current Economic Mess

Take a Longer Perspective on the Stock Market Sell Off & The Fight Over Debt Reduction – a Very Good Thing

We at the Cymor Strategic Growth Funds urge caution in the face of the apparent current meltdown of the stock markets. This is the time of year, when almost annually and most certainly in the majority of years, the markets have weakness. Sometimes it is just a downward drifting, and sometimes it is more serious.… Continue reading Take a Longer Perspective on the Stock Market Sell Off & The Fight Over Debt Reduction – a Very Good Thing

How Income Tax Havens Abuse Society – Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 (cont’d)

In my blog of December 9, 2010, I pointed out how our capitalist society suffers from dramatic up and down cycles that rob the middle class of their wealth. I suggested 10 points that would very much moderate these cycles and bring about a far better capitalist society. This is the 9th of that series… Continue reading How Income Tax Havens Abuse Society – Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 (cont’d)

Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 – Tax Havens Abuse Society Badly

In my blog of December 9, 2010, I pointed out how our capitalist society suffers from dramatic up and down cycles that rob the middle class of their wealth and earnings. I suggested 10 points that would very much moderate these cycles and bring about a far better capitalist society. This is the 9th of… Continue reading Capitalism Needs Tweaking – Point #9 of 10 – Tax Havens Abuse Society Badly

How Debt is Resolved – The Coming Boom in the Stock Market

Characterizing Debt Whether it be the USA, or Greece, or Ireland, or Italy, debt is never repaid in short order. The trick is to stabilize the debt and essentially make it appear as a non-issue, What happens is that the political will in a country changes from an attitude of “if there is a need,… Continue reading How Debt is Resolved – The Coming Boom in the Stock Market

The Markets Crash Because of the Debt Ceiling – Not Bloody Likely

Obama v John Boehner Last night we watched the two most powerful political leaders in the USA each make a speech imploring the public to side with their version of how the impasse over raising the Debt Ceiling should be resolved. The Differences Between Them Both seemed to agree on the amount of debt reduction… Continue reading The Markets Crash Because of the Debt Ceiling – Not Bloody Likely

Gold – the Rise in Value is Escalating, Caution is Warranted

We review many writers daily and it seems that everyone is predicting a further massive rise in the value of gold. The view seems to be almost universal. Mr Market Remember that when everyone is sure about some direction in the market, Mr. Market waits for his OPPORTUNITY to take everyone’s wealth away and teach… Continue reading Gold – the Rise in Value is Escalating, Caution is Warranted

Mutual Funds – The Profit Goes to the Managers, Not the Investors. Consider ETF’s

In a recent blog, I expressed the view that ETF’s were better investments than many mutual funds. A recent report on Mackenzie Financial Corp Canadian Shield Fund illustrates the point. Nat’l Post July 13, 2011 This fund started up late 2009 and raised more money subsequently totaling just under $200 million. The fund was seeking… Continue reading Mutual Funds – The Profit Goes to the Managers, Not the Investors. Consider ETF’s

Investing Diversification is Reducing Risk – China Means Increasing Risk

Diversification in Your Portfolio A Supposed Truism – “Mitigate Risk by Investing in Different Sectors” We are constantly barraged with advice from our financial advisors insisting that the way to make money and to minimize risk, is to widen your scope of investing. We are constantly advised that having a percentage of your portfolio in… Continue reading Investing Diversification is Reducing Risk – China Means Increasing Risk