Category Archives: MN Gordon

Give Default A Chance

“Jove does not give all men their heart’s desire.” – Homer, The Iliad The Measures Are Killing Us Last week, following several shots of ouzo, the Greeks took to the streets of Athens.  There, while attempting to surround Parliament, they … Continue reading

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On Savages and Perpetual Infancy

Last Tuesday Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economic recovery was “frustratingly slow.”  By Wednesday the yield on the 10-Year Treasury Note had dropped below 3 percent.  At the same time, stocks, oil, and gold were shellacked in unison. … Continue reading

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How to Accumulate Wealth

On Wednesday we drove out to San Bernardino to meet with a client.  It was warm, gray, and gloomy.  Nothing like the blue sunny skies and cool breezes we left behind us at the beach.  Nonetheless, it wasn’t the dreary … Continue reading

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Let the Fun Begin

Last week Wall Street finally realized something that everyone else has known for some time…this economy stinks worse than rotten tomatoes.  After rising 14 points on Tuesday, the S&P500 dropped 45 points to close out the week.  Then, yesterday, it … Continue reading

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