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Forget Government Shutdown, Bigger Crisis Looms, Axel Merk Says
By John SullivanThe country faces problems that may affect everything from the dollar to investors savings and national security.
September 27, 2013
12 Best U.S. Cities for Successful AgingThe Milken Institute rankings, compiled every other year, tally 78 variables on metropolitan regions, with surprising results.
September 24, 2013
Roubini, Surprisingly, Is Bullish on U.S. EconomyEither hell hath frozen over, or Nouriel Roubini has a sunnier disposition after partying with all those supermodels in his (recently closed) rooftop hot tub.
September 23, 2013
Is It a Good Time to Buy Preferred Stocks?One expert says yields of 5% and other advantages make preferred stocks worth serious consideration.
September 23, 2013
Jim Rogers’ 5 Best & Worst Regions for Commodity InvestingRogers, speaking to The Daily Ticker, is all surprises on where to dig and grow a good commodity play.
September 20, 2013
Government Shutdown Wars Return: 5 Reasons This Time Is WorseWashington Analysis predicts that the prospect of a government shutdown this time around could have a domino effect on the markets and investor confidence.
September 19, 2013
Marc Faber, S&P’s Stovall See Stocks Taking Dive After Fed Surprise"Total collapse, but from a higher diving board," or "springboard" to a stock rebound? It depends on who you ask.
September 17, 2013
Reformed Broker on New Ritholtz Firm: Our Blogging Is ResearchTwo of the most hypercaffeinated financial commentators plan to keep on blogging even as they staff up with CFPs for more intimate client involvement.