Tag Archives: S&P500
Why Market Fundamentals Always Win in the End
The U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, is closing out another solid year. With just a few trading days left in 2025, it’s up over 17 percent. Once again, buy and hold index fund investors have been rewarded for their mindless rigor. Continue reading
How a Government Shutdown Can Restore American Independence
The clock is ticking. Congress has until the end of the month to avert a partial government shutdown. Federal agencies, and their dependent employees, are counting on a last-minute deal to keep the money flowing to their coffers. Continue reading
The CAPE Crusader Unveils a Bubble
When you see a CAPE of 37.05, you’re looking at a market that is more than twice as expensive as its long-term average. This isn’t a slight overpricing. Rather, it’s an extreme overvaluation. This is, in fact, a bubble. Continue reading
Expect the Unexpected in 2025
Sometimes things don’t always go according to plan. An unexpected car repair can blow the monthly budget. A lingering illness can delay completing a big project. Continue reading




