Smarter Investing

That means that there are few options to deal with a market decline except to increase leverage.

The Speedboat portfolio is now fully invested and leveraged

With such uncertainty in the air, we were hesitant to make any purchases during August.

We believe that TIPS have a significant place in portfolios to protect against inflationary erosion of the monetary base.

I expect the market to be rocky for some time to come. In the long run, though, I expect well run companies with strong market prospects to do well.

The Fed's next (possible) program is problematic for businesses that make money on the spread.

Here's why long-term I am very bullish on this stock at the current trading levels.

Here's what the Fed is doing to try to spur growth in the economy - and why it's hard to find significant yield from your investments these days.

These managers focus on total yield and don’t constrain themselves too closely to a benchmark.

Recession or no recession, there are real bargains to be had.

Those sugary drinks have produced some very sweet profit margins.

A big, fat dividend. Plus China, Brazil and their need for iron.

To illustrate the inflationary pressure we are experiencing, I’ll draw an analogy to personal household finances.