PinnedHow A Secular Decline BeginsLast week we received some sad, no tragic news. Delivered in that unique way we do on Wall Street, absolutely without emotion, just the…Mar 16, 202343Mar 16, 202343
PinnedThe Ukraine TellIn the game of poker, it’s called a tell. A tiny twitch, a blink, or slight movement tells the seasoned observer that something is not as…Feb 17, 202326Feb 17, 202326
PinnedHow A 28-Year-Old Financial Trap Is Exploding NowSpecial Thanks to Dave Coker, over at Medium, for his comments on how US Federal Government Debt has a very short-term maturity.Jan 9, 202321Jan 9, 202321
PinnedOminous Things Are Happening In UkraineTerrible things happened in Ukraine last week, things that are likely to set the future course of this conflict. Unfortunately, these…Jan 17, 202378Jan 17, 202378
PinnedMy Grandfather’s Incredible Advice On Working Past 65My Grandfather retired in 1958. For most of his career, he worked for the Atlantic Richfield Company, now known as ARCO. When he retired…Mar 29, 202317Mar 29, 202317
Los Angeles Fire Department — The Financial StoryThere is much more to a financial report than just debits and credits. If you know how to look, you will find an organization’s collective…3d ago13d ago1
The Banker, The Seer, And The Indicator-Unraveling The Yield CurveIf you follow the financial markets, you’ve no doubt heard about the “Yield Curve” — that mysterious market indicator credited with…6d ago16d ago1
The California Fires — A Generational View“Then God blessed them [Adam and Eve] and said, ‘Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea…Jan 124Jan 124
The MACRO 2025 Outlook, Three Areas Of ConcernIn 2024, the overall Economy took a negative turn in three areas critical for investors: Corporate Profits, the country’s financial…Jan 54Jan 54
Wall Street In LoveI rarely remember when the Street was as enamored as it is now. The object of its affection is a new technology called Artificial…Dec 28, 202417Dec 28, 202417