Whether we like it or not, we are always in one market or another, whether it is cash, credit, food, homes, paper or things. As we have learned of late, markets do not move in a straight line, nor do they guarantee returns.
The late great international mutual fund manager Sir John Templeton, who survived and [...]

So few times do we really at first appreciate the power of an idea whose time has come.
Most prophets were ignored in their place and time.
Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin gave a Nashville Tea Party speech that can best be described as a turning point in National Politics and Economy.
Last night Mrs Palin went from [...]

Every generation needs a new revolution.

Thomas Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of Independence and Framer of the US Constitution.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Jefferson

Most people hate politicians and politics.

Aloha All, with multiple blessings for happy, healthy, joyful prosperity in the New Year and onward.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:10 (King James Version)

Dissent is the highest form of patriotism.
Thomas Jefferson

A lot of Americans on voluntary or involuntary wage-less furloughs are now free to reflect on the wide-scale theft of American economy and our future.

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the [...]

Aloha All
We realize for some talking about money may be the ultimate taboo.

We also know these are challenging economic times, so we are sending this complimentary Winter 2009 Post with valuable ideas and no obligation.

We have answered the call to do this for several years and have been grateful and thankful for the response [...]

The Trees:
There is unrest in the forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the Maples want more sunlight
And the Oaks ignore their pleas

Level 3 Communications is a $2 Billion high-risk mid cap growth value company.

LVLT traded as high as 132.25 in March 2000 and as low as 57 cents in December 2008.

LVLT is an International Internet Protocol Company based in Broomfield, Colorado.

In times of economic stress, health becomes as important as wealth.

Today a little different post on the philosophy of how and why we invest:

Ben Franklin (1706-1790), is one of our heroes who learned late in life the miracle of compounding.

Thursday 17 September 2009, Dow 9854.58

Right now we are seeing an epic battle between bulls and bears.

Pre-market futures today went below Fair Market Value for yet another down opening.

When they finally stop doing that, it may well mark the top when almost everyone is convinced Mr Market is going higher, and [...]