For months, all we’ve heard about regarding the health care conversation in the United States are how many people are going to be insured under the Senate’s new plan…or not. Too often ignored is that fact that our politicians are legislating regulations for one of the country’s largest industries. You can hate Obama, but you … Continue reading “What the Senate Health Care Plan Means for Your Wealth Nest Egg”

Michael Corleone had his future planned out. Leaving his half-brother Tom Hagen in charge of the illegitimate “family business,” Corleone flew to Cuba in 1958 with the intention of buying a hotel from business partner Hyman Roth. Corleone believes he is on the verge of being a legitimate business executive who owns hotels in Las … Continue reading “Cuba is Making it Clear: Capitalism is Not Welcome There”

Auto sales account for approximately 20 percent of all retail spending, and auto purchases have been on the rise. In 2016, new car purchases in America reached an all-time high, which many consider a sign of expanding consumer confidence. However, the array of available options is greater than ever before, and has led to pricier vehicles. According … Continue reading “Pricier Vehicles Leading to Longer Loan Payment Plans”

Headquartered in Bedford, MA, iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) makes robots for use in the home, the exploration of space and military endeavors. Perhaps you have heard of the Roomba robot that vacuums home floors with the mere press of a button. This is iRobot’s most popular and profitable creation. Yet the company has produced dozens … Continue reading “Why You Should Hold Off on Investing in iRobot – At Least For Now”

Tension between the United States and North Korea continue to intensify; recently the Trump team began to increase pressure on China to use its economic leverage to help constrain leader Kim Jong Un. With mounting concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program and the death of recently released American student Otto Warmbier, tensions are at an … Continue reading “US Considers Sanctions on Chinese Companies that Deal with North Korea”

Whether you’re a long-time investor or just getting started in the market, there are thousands of opinions about which stocks are right for your particular situation. Our analysts have crunched the numbers, and come up with a short list of some of the best stocks for 2017. Some of these stocks are priced under $10 … Continue reading “Recap: 5 Stock Options to Consider in 2017”

In the financial services sector, there is a current trend toward more conservative thoughts and ideas. This is especially true in their leasing activity, where these firms find they are leasing smaller amounts of space and reducing the number of leases they are offering. But what is the cause of this? And what does it … Continue reading “Why Financial Service Firms Are Turning More Conservative”

It is hard to tell if the housing market has really recovered from the economic downturn of 2007-2008. While there is clear evidence that it is doing well, a number of challenges and risks remain, especially in certain areas. Following is an overview that can help investors know if pouring money in real estate is … Continue reading “How is the Housing Market Really Doing This Year?”

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the talk of Wall Street for good reason. The company’s stock is currently priced at $159 per share, up from $46 last summer. Plenty of people are adamant this incredible run can continue, but others are taking profits off the table and heading to the sidelines, assuming the stock will cool … Continue reading “Can NVIDIA Continue Its Meteoric Ascent?”

With continual market fluctuations, it’s time to take a look at how gold has always been an investment that will preserve wealth. Even when inflation is rising, gold will increase in value. When physical dollars are losing value, it’s time to invest in hard assets such as gold. If you invest in gold, you aren’t … Continue reading “Investing in Gold: Are You Doing it Right?”

Boasting for a “trade surplus” is something every president has wanted to do since 1975. Unfortunately, few seem to understand exactly how to get there, and what to do about the trade deficit. In 1975, Gerald Ford was the American president. Japan was the biggest challenger to the USA’s economic supremacy. Germany had been split … Continue reading “The Importance of the U.S. Trade Deficit”

A new plan to fight unemployment by providing opportunities for apprenticeship is at the heart of President Donald Trump’s strategy to help develop the workforce, and match millions of workers with jobs. Citing the growing skills gap and the need to train workers to fill open jobs, the new initiative is designed to help train those in … Continue reading “4 Things to Know About Trump’s $200 Million Apprenticeship Plan”

Every two years, The China Private Wealth Report provides an insider’s look at the private Chinese economy. The most interesting statistic from the most recent issue is the rising number of high net worth individuals in the country. High net worth is defined by the report as people who have a minimum of 10 million … Continue reading “China’s Wealth is Rising Rapidly – What Should America Do?”

This summer is going to be an interesting way to check America’s financial pulse, given that we have a new administration regulating monetary policy, and the American public as a whole has experienced many upheavals due new leadership. While it’s difficult to predict with total accuracy which trends will drive Wall Street this summer, the … Continue reading “Wall Street Trends to Look Out for This Summer”

Liberals who would call the policies of the Trump administration “nationalistic” as some sort of insult should look around at the examples of other successful foreign cities and countries – particularly in East Asia. Hong Kong and Singapore are looking to surpass the United States in attracting new wealth over the next few years. This … Continue reading “Hong Kong, Singapore May Outpace U.S. as Wealth Magnets”

The generations that came ahead of the millennial generation, that is people born between 1980 and the turn of the century, generally have few good things to say about millennials. The age group has been sharply criticized for being lazy, overly altruistic, and financially illiterate. Of course, these stereotypes didn’t come from no where. However, … Continue reading “How Millennials Handle Money – Can it Work for You?”

Now that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has acquired Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM), some anticipate the online e-tail giant will acquire a shipping company – specifically UPS (NYSE: UPS). Those who are looking to make a quick buck are considering whether they should scoop up UPS stock ahead of a possible acquisition. It seems to make sense … Continue reading “Should Investors buy UPS in Hopes of an Amazon Takeover?”