Monthly Archives: December 2013

Holiday fun with “Money for Nothing”

Somewhere between “Its a wonderful life” and “A Christmas Carol”, slip in a viewing of the new documentary “Money for Nothing” on the history of the Federal Reserve and asset bubbles. I think everyone should watch it. Very well done … Continue reading

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Financial industry lawsuits reveal its true colours

For all those relying on the much marketed “expertise” of their investment brokers/advisers, here is an illuminating story: the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is considering restricting the ability of brokers to sell a product if they cannot explain its risks … Continue reading

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Full circle: junk loan demand tops ’08 record

Ho hum…its that part of the cycle where people have lost their minds again. See: Junk loans top ’08 record as safeguards stripped The amount of loans to the riskiest U.S. companies ballooned to a record this year, propelled by … Continue reading

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