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Beautiful! Bank Lending Falls in January 2010

{ Posted on Mar 15 2010 by Jordan }
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Investors can’t afford not to keep a watchful eye on lending levels which have a direct impact on inflation with how much in reserves has been added to the banking system. Luckily for us, and the economy, consumers still ...Read More »

Making the Most of Frequent Flier Miles

{ Posted on Mar 12 2010 by Jordan }
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I’ve long been a proponent of using frequent flier miles, cash back cards, and even super low balance transfers to the advantage of your personal finances. However, this guy is taking it to a whole new level. After ...Read More »

The New Bank Tax

{ Posted on Mar 09 2010 by Jordan }
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Banking stocks have been all over the place in recent days as investors find themselves in a toss up of whether or not to own financial shares going into what could be a new tax on the largest banks. ...Read More »

GM Revs Its Engine – 600 Dealerships to Be Reinstated

{ Posted on Mar 06 2010 by Jordan }
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General Motors may be down, but its not out. After telling some 2000 dealers it would not renew their franchise agreements last October, the company will bring back 600 dealers to its network. Looks like good news following ...Read More »

Goldman Sach’s Greek Currency Swap

{ Posted on Mar 02 2010 by Jordan }
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Where there’s controversy and problems in the market you’re sure to find Goldman Sachs. This investment bank just can’t stay out of the spotlight—a problem that’s not going away any time soon. This time at least Goldman wasn’t ...Read More »

Warren Buffett’s Double Speak

{ Posted on Feb 27 2010 by Jordan }
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Though Warren Buffett certainly earns respect for his impressive returns at the helm of Berkshare Hathaway, the double speak on the topic of bailouts and speculative investing shows the kind of guy he really is. Shareholder Letter In his most ...Read More »

The FED’s First Move: $200 Billion Locked in Treasuries

{ Posted on Feb 24 2010 by Jordan }
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Just as I had written a few days ago, it wasn’t until the Fed began locking up or calling back its inflationary programs that it would have any affect on monetary policy. However, just a few days later, the ...Read More »

Get the Hell out of Bonds

{ Posted on Feb 22 2010 by Jordan }
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Long term bond prices are on the brink of collapse. With record high borrowing ahead in 2010 as well as indication from the Fed that it wants higher rates whilst promoting inflation, bond yields are set to soar while ...Read More »

What to Look for in a FED Exit

{ Posted on Feb 21 2010 by Jordan }
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Pundits are already lining up to call the recent action by the Federal Reserve its big exit strategy. However, facts are damning things. A Federal Reserve exit from the markets won’t be in the form of interest rate ...Read More »

A New Tax on Stocks and ETFs?

{ Posted on Feb 18 2010 by Jordan }
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In an effort to curb a growing deficit, members of the House of representatives are lining up to create a new tax on stocks and exchange-traded funds. Politicians contest the new taxes will price out high frequency trading and ...Read More »
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