Oct 25, 2020 | Investments
United Parcel Service Inc. announced on Thursday a plan to offer its 100,000 of its workers a way to save for emergencies within its 401(k) plan, becoming one of the largest U.S. employers to join a trend that reflects concern over the impact of workers’ financial...
Oct 4, 2020 | Investments
Following a disturbing Presidential debate, Wall Street was bracing for “what else can go wrong?”. The debate itself was akin to watching a car race where the most exciting moments are the carnage. And there was carnage – American carnage – silliness and...
Sep 27, 2020 | Investments
A blank check company is a development stage company that has no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated its business plan is to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company or companies, other entity, or person. These companies are...
Sep 13, 2020 | Investments
TINA which stands for “There is no alternative” has had a major impact on stock markets this year to the point where it has become a moniker for strategy adopted by investors. COVID-19 virus has raised the day-to-day importance of many popular companies and investors...
Aug 9, 2020 | Investments
With bank interest rates near zero, it makes zero sense to park money, other than the emergency fund, in savings or money market accounts. On the other hand, with the rate on 30-year mortgages recently hitting all-time lows below 3%, refinancing into a 15 year...
Jul 26, 2020 | Investments
“Bubble”, “Correction”, “Overvalued” etc. are now the cool words splashing around on TV and newspapers. Of course, none of these pundits saw the 35% decline coming earlier this year, nor the subsequent 40% recovery. Yet, somehow, they want us to believe that a repeat...