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Entries from June 24th, 2009

Why Americas Future & The Electric Train Are Inherently Linked

June 24th, 2009 No Comments

The electric train represents a significant factor in the “greening” and self sufficiency of America. With much of the country connected to rail networks freight can be moved with great ease and far more importantly by electric locomotives. Electric trains have all their torque available all of this time, one of the primary advantages of the electric motor, therefore they can pull more cargo per motor. All the necessary rolling stock already exists, much of the track is in place and therefore the only intial cost for freight would be new engines. If the power for these trains is generated by wind farms and solar power plants you will see a rapid reduction in emissions and gasoline usage.

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The Stock Market and Retirees

June 24th, 2009 No Comments

Perhaps the group most at risk during the current period of financial markets turmoil are retirees or near-retirees. Unlike younger generations, this generation cannot afford to wait for stocks to rebound in the “long-term”.

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The Stock Market and Retirees

June 24th, 2009 No Comments

Perhaps the group most at risk during the current period of financial markets turmoil are retirees or near-retirees. Unlike younger generations, this generation cannot afford to wait for stocks to rebound in the “long-term”.

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An Alternate View At Solving The Current Financial Crisis

June 13th, 2009 No Comments

Could there be another way to solve the financial crisis which currently is wreaking havoc on the US and global economies. The current bailout includes the original $750Bn, plus an additional $800Bn, plus the stimulus package of approx $700Bn…. We also have the auto makers looking for around 15Bn and several other entities bringing the [...]

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Dollar Collapse Inevitable

June 12th, 2009 No Comments

Now is the time to exit the dollar and buy foreign currency investments,

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Bonuses Back But Its Being Kept Very Quiet

June 12th, 2009 No Comments

Today the Obama administration revoked the salary cap on employees of bail out firms. It was done in a quiet hush hush manner

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1 in every 64 houses in Nevada receiving Foreclosure notice on this month

June 12th, 2009 No Comments

“May foreclosure activity was the third-highest month on record, and marked the third straight month where the total number of properties with foreclosure filings exceeded 300,000 — a first in the history of our report,”

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Sell, Sell, Sell

June 10th, 2009 No Comments

Sell on any rally within the next few months, I strongly believe the market will crash again in September or October and test resistance. I expect us to dip below the 52% decline and break the 53% resistance barrier of the great depression. The market rallyed artificially on bank profits, the government cash injections allowed [...]

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What constitutes good value in a real estate purchase.

June 10th, 2009 No Comments

Its funny how many times in the last few months that I have heard brokers tell me a property is a steal or I would be crazy to miss out on this opportunity.
I was recently looking at a house that was originally listed at $805,000 in 2007. ( A seller can ask what they want [...]

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Notes on a Scandal: High Dividend Investor’s Survival Guide to This Unsustainable Rally

June 7th, 2009 No Comments

This may be a tradable rally, but non-traders should stay away, this is no time to be buying new long positions for a long term hold. Why?
1. Notes on a Scandal: A Brief Chronology of the Latest Rally
For those lacking the time or technical background to follow some of the superb Seeking Alpha contributions on [...]

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