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As the talking heads and market pundits wring their hands and spout off, it seems that the consensus bogeyman is an inverted yield curve. But what is that exactly? —Recommended Link— Good News: Crash Insurance For Just $167 Smart people usually don’t take crazy risks. There’s only a tiny 0.03% chance that your house will burn down this year. That’s just one in 3,000. But you still pay for insurance, just in case. Now here’s what we don’t get: there’s a 41% chance our president is going to be impeached… maybe even booted out of… Read More

As the talking heads and market pundits wring their hands and spout off, it seems that the consensus bogeyman is an inverted yield curve. But what is that exactly? —Recommended Link— Good News: Crash Insurance For Just $167 Smart people usually don’t take crazy risks. There’s only a tiny 0.03% chance that your house will burn down this year. That’s just one in 3,000. But you still pay for insurance, just in case. Now here’s what we don’t get: there’s a 41% chance our president is going to be impeached… maybe even booted out of office… and millions of investors are facing that risk head-on. History shows that could cut your entire portfolio by 48%. Good news though: you can hedge against that possibility for just $167. Get all the details here… In literal terms, when short-term bond rates are higher than longer rates or the spread between them is narrow, things can get weird. Markets and investors tend to favor a steep yield curve. Higher long-term rates suggest inflation which suggests higher economic growth which begets corporate earnings growth. The result is higher stock prices. Sounds like the “If You… Read More

As the turbulence jostled the plane, you could hear the laughter of children in the back enjoying the ride as if they were on a roller coaster. Meanwhile, the rest of us clung to our armrests, heads pressed firmly back, eyes forward and tense. —Recommended Link— Good News: Crash Insurance For Just $167 Smart people usually don’t take crazy risks. There’s only a tiny 0.03% chance that your house will burn down this year. That’s just one in 3,000. But you still pay for insurance, just in case. Now here’s what we don’t get: there’s… Read More

As the turbulence jostled the plane, you could hear the laughter of children in the back enjoying the ride as if they were on a roller coaster. Meanwhile, the rest of us clung to our armrests, heads pressed firmly back, eyes forward and tense. —Recommended Link— Good News: Crash Insurance For Just $167 Smart people usually don’t take crazy risks. There’s only a tiny 0.03% chance that your house will burn down this year. That’s just one in 3,000. But you still pay for insurance, just in case. Now here’s what we don’t get: there’s a 41% chance our president is going to be impeached… maybe even booted out of office… and millions of investors are facing that risk head-on. History shows that could cut your entire portfolio by 48%. Good news though: you can hedge against that possibility for just $167. Get all the details here… Holding our breath waiting for it to end. This wasn’t the occasional jolt of turbulence that you often feel on a flight. This was a prolonged rattling that made you second-guess airplanes as a legitimate mode of transportation. It was the worst bout of… Read More

From the time most Americans begin their careers, there exists constant talk about saving for retirement. And it’s not just our friends and families. Companies, too, push retirement on their employees by offering everything from defined benefit plans to various defined contribution plans. —Recommended Link— The Repair Shop For Broken DNA I’ve found a small group of researchers in Switzerland developing a gene-editing tool that’s simpler, cheaper and easier to use than any previous model. The investment potential here is immense… It may be the biggest investment opportunity you ever see, because people will pay any price to extend… Read More

From the time most Americans begin their careers, there exists constant talk about saving for retirement. And it’s not just our friends and families. Companies, too, push retirement on their employees by offering everything from defined benefit plans to various defined contribution plans. —Recommended Link— The Repair Shop For Broken DNA I’ve found a small group of researchers in Switzerland developing a gene-editing tool that’s simpler, cheaper and easier to use than any previous model. The investment potential here is immense… It may be the biggest investment opportunity you ever see, because people will pay any price to extend their lives. Come see my #1 play on the gene-editing revolution… But despite all the talk about preparing for retirement, Americans have never been less prepared to walk away from their jobs. Incredibly, about half of American households have no retirement account at all. Worse, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that nearly one-third of American households age 55 and older have neither a retirement plan nor a company pension.   #-ad_banner-#But Americans with retirement plans aren’t much better. One-third of Americans with retirement plans have just $5,000 saved. Even older Americans who have worked for decades have an average… Read More

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Last weekend, while many market analysts were starting to feel optimistic, I was apprehensive. There wasn’t anything decisive in the agreement between President Trump and the Chinese president besides an agreement to talk. —Recommended Link— If You Ignore This… You’re Missing Half The Market Since 1926, one collection of stocks has accounted for HALF of the S&P’s return — through every market environment imaginable. If you don’t have this group in your own portfolio, you could be missing out on the single best place to put your money this year and next. Learn which stocks can… Rather than buying… Read More

Last weekend, while many market analysts were starting to feel optimistic, I was apprehensive. There wasn’t anything decisive in the agreement between President Trump and the Chinese president besides an agreement to talk. —Recommended Link— If You Ignore This… You’re Missing Half The Market Since 1926, one collection of stocks has accounted for HALF of the S&P’s return — through every market environment imaginable. If you don’t have this group in your own portfolio, you could be missing out on the single best place to put your money this year and next. Learn which stocks can… Rather than buying into the hype, I told my Profit Amplifier readers I would be watching the market for proof that the bear market in stocks had ended. Specifically, I said… #-ad_banner-#…I will be watching interest rates, soybean prices, and the stock market. For now, the weight of the evidence remains bearish. But gains in soybeans and interest rates would indicate stocks could delay a bear market for now. Well, soybeans didn’t move much. Prices are up 0.4% since December 3 and recorded most of the week’s gains at the open last Monday. Traders in grain markets seem to be taking my approach… Read More

With our current political climate, the EU punishing Britain for Brexit, tariffs, trade wars, the Fed raising rates, record government deficits and whatever hysteria the media can create – the crystal ball is full of clutter. How should investors approach 2019? We’ve assembled a terrific group of highly regarded experts with excellent track records. Readers want me to use them more proactively for our benefit. —Recommended Link— New Medical Breakthrough Could Save More Lives Than Penicillin And End Disease As We Know It We’ve just uncovered a bombshell that you NEED to see… One company is taking strides to… Read More

With our current political climate, the EU punishing Britain for Brexit, tariffs, trade wars, the Fed raising rates, record government deficits and whatever hysteria the media can create – the crystal ball is full of clutter. How should investors approach 2019? We’ve assembled a terrific group of highly regarded experts with excellent track records. Readers want me to use them more proactively for our benefit. —Recommended Link— New Medical Breakthrough Could Save More Lives Than Penicillin And End Disease As We Know It We’ve just uncovered a bombshell that you NEED to see… One company is taking strides to stomp out disease… even if you’re genetically predisposed to them by creating custom coded cures. Best of all, you could make millions by getting in early. Discover the shocking truth here… Most New Year predictions are amusing but offer little actionable advice. Our contributors are on top of their market – held accountable by their readers. When they peer into the future their perspective is how their clients can prosper financially – yet invest safely. #-ad_banner-#I contacted the dean of the group, Chuck Butler. He is my mentor and I am grateful for all the help he has given us. Read More

Retirement is a personal endeavor. Everyone is different when it comes to wants and needs in retirement. There really is no “one size fits all” when it comes to designing a comfortable retirement.  Those of you who are planning a relaxing, low-cost retirement in an extremely low cost of living region, like Costa Rica, have far different requirements than those retirees wanting a whirlwind jet-setter lifestyle in their golden years. Only you know you and your partner’s dreams, hopes, and needs once your employment or business income winds down. —Recommended Link— The 9 Biggest Things To Happen To Investing In… Read More

Retirement is a personal endeavor. Everyone is different when it comes to wants and needs in retirement. There really is no “one size fits all” when it comes to designing a comfortable retirement.  Those of you who are planning a relaxing, low-cost retirement in an extremely low cost of living region, like Costa Rica, have far different requirements than those retirees wanting a whirlwind jet-setter lifestyle in their golden years. Only you know you and your partner’s dreams, hopes, and needs once your employment or business income winds down. —Recommended Link— The 9 Biggest Things To Happen To Investing In 2019 — Revealed: Your 2019 investment “cheat sheet” is ready… Our annual Game-Changing Stocks Predictions have left many readers stunned. Some wondered if we had some kind of crystal ball on the market… others asked if we were getting away with insider trading. And this year… could hold our biggest reveal yet… Click here to see what 2019 has in store for you. Make the right choices and your retirement will be everything you ever dreamed. Choose wrong and your time after employment will be nothing but stress and heartache. #-ad_banner-#One way to ensure your dreams don’t turn into… Read More

If 2018’s stock market behavior was an amusement park ride, potential riders would probably be required to read a 60-page warning booklet and sign a release. “All Over The Road” would probably be a good name for it. Unfortunately, investors can’t exit through the gift shop. —Recommended Link— Just Released To The Public: 10 Stocks You MUST Own If You Want To Beat The Market Discover the 10 stocks with the most potential to crush the market in 2019. This is your chance to gain access to the definitive guide to beating the market for FREE ($99.00… Read More

If 2018’s stock market behavior was an amusement park ride, potential riders would probably be required to read a 60-page warning booklet and sign a release. “All Over The Road” would probably be a good name for it. Unfortunately, investors can’t exit through the gift shop. —Recommended Link— Just Released To The Public: 10 Stocks You MUST Own If You Want To Beat The Market Discover the 10 stocks with the most potential to crush the market in 2019. This is your chance to gain access to the definitive guide to beating the market for FREE ($99.00 value). Click here for the full details. It’s been a brutal year. And anyone who says they aren’t sitting on losses is either a liar or a genius. #-ad_banner-#But what if you still believe in your idea longer term? The way markets can move you may sell and book a loss, only to wait 31 days and buy back the stock at a higher price. It’s what psychologists refer to as “fear of missing out” or “FOMO.” From a tax-loss standpoint, investors may sell a stock to realize a loss to offset the tax consequence of a gain. However, the… Read More

There are many investing strategies available to investors to build long-term wealth. And although out of fashion with Wall Street, a buy and hold strategy with stocks in the midst of a strong secular trend remains one of the best strategies for retail investors. —Recommended Link— Is Your Portfolio Missing Something? Legendary investment analyst Jimmy Butts reveals the 10 stocks he believes will crush the market in 2019. Be one of the first to get your hands on this report to make sure you’re not missing out on a windfall stock pick. Click here to discover all 10 now. Read More

There are many investing strategies available to investors to build long-term wealth. And although out of fashion with Wall Street, a buy and hold strategy with stocks in the midst of a strong secular trend remains one of the best strategies for retail investors. —Recommended Link— Is Your Portfolio Missing Something? Legendary investment analyst Jimmy Butts reveals the 10 stocks he believes will crush the market in 2019. Be one of the first to get your hands on this report to make sure you’re not missing out on a windfall stock pick. Click here to discover all 10 now. Better yet, when applying this strategy with undervalued blue-chip stocks with a solid history of growing dividends, the buy-and-hold strategy morphs into a powerful wealth building investment philosophy. It has made Warren Buffet a wealthy man, and it can grow your own portfolio beyond your wildest dreams, too. Strong Secular Trend According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. will see strong tailwinds in the production of oil and gas for several decades. The following EIA chart shows oil production in the United States growing until about 2040 before stabilizing thereafter. But the… Read More

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Higher rates = higher monthly payments = more defaults. Who will get stuck with bad loans? Wolf Street recently interviewed Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation, the largest auto retailer in the country: “We knew ‘free money would inevitably end. Affordability would become an issue…’ —Recommended Link— Act Before December 31st To Lock In Monthly Payouts From Hidden ‘Executive Dividends’ Executive Dividends are one of Wall Street’s best-kept secrets, paying out a small fortune in unannounced cash seemingly at random–and today, Income Investing veteran Nathan Slaughter shows you where… Read More

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. Higher rates = higher monthly payments = more defaults. Who will get stuck with bad loans? Wolf Street recently interviewed Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation, the largest auto retailer in the country: “We knew ‘free money would inevitably end. Affordability would become an issue…’ —Recommended Link— Act Before December 31st To Lock In Monthly Payouts From Hidden ‘Executive Dividends’ Executive Dividends are one of Wall Street’s best-kept secrets, paying out a small fortune in unannounced cash seemingly at random–and today, Income Investing veteran Nathan Slaughter shows you where to find them. Read more here. The double whammy are rising costs for highly leveraged companies, such as auto dealers, and consumers facing rising prices of vehicles to be financed at higher rates. Something has to give. …. Finance and Insurance (F&I)…is where the dealer makes money off arranging auto loans with lenders…sells additional warranties, dubious insurance products, and miscellaneous fluff & buff. #-ad_banner-#…. As is industry norm, the dealer makes more money in F&I off each vehicle than by actually selling the vehicle.” A recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ – behind paywall) article reports: “Banks… Read More