Monthly Archives: August 2010

If we can expect anything, expect change

Everything is a variable. Continue reading

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So, what does economics have to do with personal planning?

Self-regulating is what we do everyday. It is a natural response to our surroundings and opportunities. Continue reading

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Housing Market? Stock Market? Make It Easy For Me…

Let’s see what George Mason University professor Peter Boettke says about the housing market and stock market. Continue reading

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WSJ: The Man Who Predicted the Depression

With my previous post, this article dated November 6, 2009 appeared next to my post.  I highly suggest reading this article. As a student, I had an “a-ha” moment while reading Mises.  It really was really powerful.   Maybe you … Continue reading

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Credit and Economic Crises (Mises View)

I was searching for some information to support a position I have been thinking about.  I ran into this chapter from Ludwig Von Mises in his book “The Theory of Money and Credit”.   Keep in mind, this book was … Continue reading

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Academics and ‘Independent’ Investment Research

The challenge with any of these people is whether their findings pass the smell test. I have to admit, many times it is difficult. One of the questions every advisor must ask is whether the findings can be objectively replicated.
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Different Paths to Solving the Great Recession

What the U.S. is experiencing now is the unwinding of the malinvestment. Continue reading

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The most interesting sentence I read this morning…

“The Wealth of Nations” is such a powerful book.  I run across quotes from time to time and am amazed at how intuitive Smith is.  Chew on this quote for a while and, hopefully, you realize why we should be … Continue reading

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Do you know how much you are paying for your 401(k)?

Retirement plans and the materials provided to employees can be confusing. As confusing as it is for the employee, many employers struggle to find the fees and to understand their responsibilities. Continue reading

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