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Emergin’ Into This Emerging Markets Fund
It seems that no matter which financial media source you consult, all the news regarding emerging markets center around issues in the Chinese economy. There is, of course, good reasons for this. ABC News reported that an important real estate developer in China — Country Garden — failed to meet a scheduled debt payment, causing […]
A Message from the Fed Whisperer
Treasury yields are on the march higher. Indeed, the move to multi-decade highs in the 10-year Treasury Note yield has been the primary (but not only) reason stocks have declined over the past several weeks. Now, one of the reasons yields have risen is because investors have been “pushing out” the date of expected rate […]
Dabbling in Debt with This ETF
As my readers know by now, I aim to live life to the fullest and sometimes that includes taking risks, which I have relayed in past issues of The Deep Woods, but there is a difference between calculated risk and unnecessary risk. So, while the economy may be poised for a soft landing, given the […]
Come On Get Higher for Longer
There’s a fantastic song by the great Matt Nathanson that I’ve always loved called, “Come On Get Higher.” Here’s an acoustic version of the song from a 2013 appearance at Amoeba Records in San Francisco, where coincidentally, your editor happened to be that day. Now, I bring up this song title today because it reminds […]
The Debtor Creates Opportunity for the Investor
The markets are looking for the economy to come in for a soft landing. And sure, that means equities will likely continue to do well. But it’s also important to reserve parts of one’s portfolio for investments other than stocks, especially when that economic plane lands softly. Diversifying one’s portfolio in this way ensures that […]
The Actual Meaning of a ‘Midlife Crisis’
I just celebrated another trip around the sun, and based on my year of birth, I am still clinging to the age range where people like to ask you if you’re experiencing a “midlife crisis.” Fortunately, nobody that actually knows me has asked me this because they know better. You see, usually people’s intention with […]