Volatile Quarter- Not Bad for Us
Despite a substantial increase in volatility in the securities markets, the net result for the averages was a big zero. Our results, …
“January: This is one of the particularly dangerous months to invest in stocks. Other dangerous months are July, October, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” – Mark Twain
Seriously though, 2006 was another upstanding year for all of us. And if you believe the consensus, 2007 looks to be more …
This Quarter was a Keeper
I have just finished comparing your September 30 ending balances to August 31 and reviewing the September and year-to-date gains. I feel …
“Breakeven” is Not a Four Letter Word
It is very distressing for us to see our hard-won gains of the first four months largely disappear in May and June. …
A Comfortable Retirement with Security
A lofty goal sought by all of us and promised by many financial purveyors. We don’t promise this, but we encourage you …
2005, A Year of Grudging Progress
The stock market traded in a very narrow range all year with the indexes showing small gains or losses. The DOW was …
Fall Could be Beautiful
Our results continue to improve quarter by quarter, but the numbers are modest. Only one quarter left to “make some hay.” Fortunately, …
1st Quarter Negative, 3rd Year Running
Hopefully this year will redeem itself as did 2003 and 2004….Many of the same issues continue to cloud the economic horizon. Oil …
2004, A Pleasant Surprise
Following on the heels of a super 2003, this year also surprised on the upside…We accomplished this … with a significant element …
Grinding It Out
As we enter the fourth quarter, the market appears to be at a crossroads. Solid corporate earnings seem at odds with the …