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Housing Bulls Living in ‘Fantasyland,’ Economist Says
By John SullivanDont believe the hype. Thats the message Anthony Randazzo of the Reason Foundation delivered Thursday about the housing market.
August 29, 2012
After Election, Stock Bump for Corporations Who Bet on the WinnerIn 2008, Goldman Sachs, a big Obama supporter, did well. AT&T did not.
August 29, 2012
China Caused 2008 Crisis: StudyRather than financial weapons of mass destruction, it was a Chinese saving frenzy that created the U.S. housing bubble, Dutch researchers concluded.
August 29, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian Reveals Four Greatest Risks to Global EconomyMohamed El-Erian of PIMCO detailed the four most pressing issues affecting the global economy. Surprisingly, China was listed fourth.
August 27, 2012
Viewing Life Insurance as an Asset ClassThere are ways to look at coverage that can give advisors and clients further insights into their portfolio allocations and insurance-buying decisions, experts say.
August 27, 2012
Romney’s Tax Returns Reveal Lessons on Keeping Wealth in the FamilyThe tax returns the Romney camp has released show a number of sophisticated wealth transfer and estate planning strategies that have led to an estimated $100 million fortune now held outside of the estate.
August 27, 2012
Doomsaying Economist Faber Sees 100% Chance for Global RecessionApocalyptic predictions from wannabe super-villain economists could signal a worrisome trend.
August 24, 2012
Roubini: GOP’s Gold Standard Dream Would Cause DepressionIt might be a relatively slow day for the markets, but the Twitteratiincluding Nouriel Roubini and PIMCO's Bill Grossare abuzz.