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Managing Market Volatility: Seeking a Little Stock Market Advice Right Now?

by on 1:42 pm in Individual Investors

We are all aware of the volatility in the markets. From July 22 to August 11, 2011, the S&P 500 was down as much as 18% intraday and closed down almost 13%, in that time period. The market news has focused on U.S. government debt and the unfolding financial crisis in Europe.  In such newsworthy times, it’s [...]

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NY Daily News Video: Interview with Bradford Pine

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. Yesterday, 8/8/11, the NY Daily News asked if I would be willing to discuss these uncertain times in the market. I was asked to share my opinions and outlook regarding:  . S&P Downgrade of US Debt Europe’s Economic Conditions What Investment Actions am I taking with My Clients? Is Gold a Worthy Investment? US [...]

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The Budget Control Act of 2011: Agreement Reached Over Stalemate on the Nation’s Debt Ceiling

by on 4:20 pm in The U.S. Debt Limit

The Budget Control Act of 2011: Agreement Reached Over Stalemate on the Nation’s Debt Ceiling After a last-minute agreement finally brought the stalemate over the nation’s debt ceiling to a close, President Obama signed the Budget Control Act of 2011 into law on August 2, 2011, enabling the U.S. Treasury to avoid defaulting on existing [...]

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The U.S. Debt Limit – Questions and Answers

by on 8:49 am in The U.S. Debt Limit

  The U.S. Debt Limit: Questions and Answers… Because discussions in Washington are evolving day by day, this article focuses on the background and importance of the debt ceiling rather than attempting to discuss the ramifications of your portfolio. As August 2 approaches, you’ll likely hear increasingly urgent debate over the nation’s debt ceiling. That’s the [...]

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