Archive for September, 2010
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010It’s September! You know what that means? It means, based on history, there’s about 50/50 chance that the S&P 500 Index will have a negative return for the month. Most of the other months are split 60/40 (positive/negative). Here is the history of September: Of the 84 Septembers, 43 of them were positive months while [...]
Recently Added Links to the AFM Blogroll
Friday, September 3rd, 2010I have fallen behind on updating the AFM Blogroll. Recent Editions: JasonKelly.com – Author of “Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere” and “The Neatest Little Guide to Stock Market Investing.” FinancialSoftware (About.com) Smart Spending Blog – brought to you by MSN Money. FrugalDad – the name says it all. The Library of Economics and Liberty – [...]
Gold vs. the S&P 500 Total Return 2000 – 2009
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Check out this graphic I put together using the information I found on USAGold.com: During the first decade of the 21st Century, the price of gold has seen an average annual increase of 14.41% compared to the S&P 500 Index’s Total Return of -.95%. For those who are interested, I put together a History of [...]
Why Ray Lucia Likes Nontraded REITs
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010In a comment left on my review of Ray Lucia’s Buckets of Money this morning, Kirk wanted to know what Ray Lucia likes about nontraded REITs. Here is what I found: • Nontraded REITs do not have the volatility that public REITs have. • Nontraded REITs can bring in capital for purchasing properties. Public REITs [...]
A Review of Ray Lucia’s “Buckets of Money Retirement Solution”
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010I received a copy of Ray Lucia’s The Buckets of Money Retirement Solution: The Ultimate Guide to Income for Life*, a couple of weeks ago. I avoided the first “Buckets” book because the title got on my nerves. As much as the title bugs me, I do think the strategy is solid. When I first [...]
Trailer for “Inside Job”
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010I have a feeling that I’m not going to like this movie. It’s supposed to be a documentary but I have a feeling it’s going to be one-sided. I want to watch a documentary based on Thomas Sowell’s “The Housing Boom and Bust.” That would be worth watching.
Question of the Day: Who’s Your Favorite CEO?
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010ANNOUNCEMENT: Today’s the last day to enter for your chance to win a copy of The Road Out of Debt. I’ll announce the winner tomorrow morning. Here’s is today’s Question of the Day: Who is your favorite CEO? I would have to say that mine is Warren Buffett. I like him because he tells it [...]
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