Economy

Common Sense is something most Baby Boomers survived on growing up.  At one time, it seemed like something you needed.   At one time, it seemed like most people had it.  It’s not that many of us don’t still have it today, at least I thought so until I read some of the stuff on this site called debatepolitics.com.  If you read the stuff on this site there are a few glimmers of common sense, a few glimmers of comedy, and a whole lot of personal preference.  Sounds much like the new Economic Stimulus package.  For the most part it misses the point and lacks basic common sense. A …

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One of the most overlooked factors in retirement planning is the effect of inflation. We all know that the price of good and services continually go up, and no matter your investing goals, you can’t ignore the eroding effect inflation will have your assets.  In a study done by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation has reduced Americans’ purchasing power in every year but two dating back to 1945.  How do you like those odds? The most commonly referenced measure of inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI).The CPI is based on a monthly survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and …

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The stock market has been trending upwards lately,  and investors are starting to notice.  Just because people are noticing doesn’t mean that there’s a long line to start buying stocks.  One upcoming event that is making investors jittery is the upcoming mid-term elections.  Will the rally continue or will a potential change in Congress send the market back into the gutter?   No one really knows, but we can look at the past to see what has happened. The good news is that the S&P 500 and Dow typically do well in the fourth quarter. What’s even more pleasing to hear …

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There are lots of investments in the world, many of them safe and relatively secure. Of course, these are also the investments that don’t produce the big wins (usually). These are typically the best investments for what you might call the “consumer level” investor. These are the people that have jobs outside of the finance industry, and rely on their advisors to guide them through the tricky waters of investing into safe waters that will produce a reasonable return on their investment. These are the investments that lead to a reasonably comfortable retirement, when coupled with aggressive savings and smart …

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Things might be grim in much of the western world, but as Europe stumbles and the U.S. gradually recovers, it’s been a very different story in the Middle East. This region, noted for being one of the world’s most violent, if no the most violent, places is on the up economically. According to research published by HSBC’s Global Connections Trade Forecast, the rate at which imports are growing to the region is expected to exceed that of exports – the opposite of what’s happening in the U.S., U.K. and other European countries. The fact that there is an appetite for imported goods …

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I’m sure most are familiar with the phrase “Drill baby drill!”   Who isn’t right?  What a lot of people don’t realize is the amount of oil and gas programs that are currently in existence.    There are several existing sponsored by various companies.  Here’s a breakdown of the some of the major players in the oil and gas production programs. Merrick Systems Merrick systems are a forerunner in the global market for oil and gas software for engineering and operations. They offer companies information related to technology for increasing production and efficiency of operations of various companies. Their program generally delivers …

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