Debt Ceiling 101
Here we go again! We just avoided the fiscal cliff and now we’re headed for the debt ceiling. Misinformation and half-truths are the headlines of the day as the political rhetoric rises. So in this Prosper On I want to set the record straight.
Prosper On: 2012 Wrap Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKp9VPolgsE
Rather than provide the standard yearly wrap up, I thought it would be best to address the two most frequent questions I’ve been receiving. First, what was surprising about 2012? Second, what’s…
Time to Get to Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUGYWKgmCr0
With the 2012 election over and a familiar face in office it’s time to get to work. We are, and always have been, a land of opportunity for those willing to put in the time and sweat. Now is the…
The Uncertainty Gap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxIT898-CI
There’s a growing gap in America between what the financial markets are doing, and how people feel about the economy. With continued somewhat positive news like this week’s auto sales data, the…
The Impact of iPhone 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCyUULevpLg
Apple released the newest successor to their line of consumer electronics late last week, the iPhone 5. The highly touted and anticipated phone received reviews ranging from lackluster to brilliant.…
The Catalyst of Cooperation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkZSJqBXDOE
Investors have a lot on their minds this fall. Between the impending fiscal cliff, European and Chinese woes and an election here at home, there’s a lot of unanswered questions holding investors…
The Dividend Growth Advantage
We live in such a noisy and complex world. The “fiscal cliff”, the presidential election, Greece, France, Italy, China, a tropical storm, the shaky market, low interest rates… it’s enough to make even the most seasoned investor cautious…
A Nation Re-energized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOxEqsCRrUU
“Human innovation is the only natural resource we have.”
- Julian Robertson, Founder Tiger Management
Innovation and technology are causing dramatic shifts in America’s energy reserve estimates…
Corn and the Economy
The markets continue to be erratic this week responding to the rising price of corn, the slow U.S. economic recovery and the downslide in Europe.
Corn
It appears the economy isn’t the only climate struggling this year. With severe droughts…
Manufactured Facts
Last week the Institute for Supply Management released their June Manufacturing Index that showed a contraction in US factory output. That brought to mind some important questions:
We still have factories in the US?
Wasn’t that all shipped…
The Next Bull Market is Behind Our Wall of Worry
Investors are re-experiencing the old phrase, “every bull market climbs a wall of worry” this week. The media continue to bring down expectations and hope for investors. Around the world we read and hear about problems in Europe and slowing…
Stock Market Correcting, but not Collapsing
This week's commentary was penned by LPL Financial, but does a really good job of describing the potential "Spring Slide." If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.
-The Prosperion Financial Advisors
Almost like an…
The Motivation of Prize and Uncertainty
Innovation often serves as a boost to an economy. After all, it tends to be a driving force behind the creation of new markets and the growth of existing ones. But innovation isn’t something that can be bought and sold… or is it? If we look…
Long Term Perspective in a Short Term Focus World
The challenge in today’s market is a matter of perspective. For many it can be hard to ignore the constant clutter and loud volume of media analysts pitching today’s hottest stock. It seems like every economic data point is over-analyzed,…
How to Stay Ahead of the Investing Curve
Here’s a quiz question: Why did the average investor see a 3.5% return while the U.S. stock markets averaged annual returns of 7.8% over the past 20 years?*
The answer is simple, the average investor bought high and sold low.
Superficially…
