Category Archives: Stock Market
How to Safely Double Your Money in No Time at All
Ashley Revell of London had a mad itch he needed to scratch. The year was 2004. The hankering stemmed from a casual drinking conversation with a friend. Revell couldn’t let it go. The idea, in short, required Revell to liquidate … Continue reading
One Bear Market from Disaster
“Past performance is not indicative of future results,” goes the hackneyed investment disclaimer. No doubt, this warning’s been repeated so often no investor gives pause to consider it. Perhaps now, six years into a bull market, is a critical moment … Continue reading
The Best Time to Squirrel Away Some Nuts
“Sell in May and go away,” goes the old Wall Street adage. The general rule is to sell stocks on May 1, hold cash through the summer and into the fall, and then re-enter the stock market on Halloween Day. … Continue reading
How to Cash In On the Economic Sweet Spot
By all accounts, the U.S. stock market is expensive. Not only is it hitting new nominal highs, its valuations are also off the charts. How can one tell? Fortunately, there are several metrics to guide us. The Shiller’s Cyclically Adjusted … Continue reading
