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The Housing Crisis Is Coming Back!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by courtneyds

Singapore- The housing crisis was a huge disaster for the US and the world. Yet ALL the causes of it are still there. ALL of them. The Community Reinvestment Act was never repealed. Yes, Fanny and Freddy are no longer … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Ben To the Rescue!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by courtneyds

Singapore- Fed head Ben Bernanke wants to be a super hero! He wants to get the credit for turning around the economy after the collapse in 2008. He is totally afraid of the US turning into another Japan. Japan has … Continue reading →

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He Told Me How to Make Another 50%

Posted on March 26, 2013 by courtneyds

I was recently in Japan having dinner with a very well connected gentleman. Let me just call him Mr. Roppongi. We were discussing the current situation in Japan. What will the new head Shinzo Abe do? One key question: How … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful In Times Of Trouble

Posted on November 23, 2012 by courtneyds

  Thanksgiving is a time for food, celebration, and fun. Every year on Thanksgiving, families gather around the table to enjoy a meal and give thanks. But for some folks, Thanksgiving can be a lonely time. Many adults spend the … Continue reading →

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Housing Crisis Not Over?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by courtneyds

The housing crisis was a huge disaster for the US and the world. Yet ALL the causes of it are still there. ALL of them. The Community Reinvestment Act was never repealed. Yes, Fanny and Freddy are no longer there … Continue reading →

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Profit Opportunities in Indonesia

Posted on October 30, 2012 by courtneyds

Indonesia is one of the most exciting countries in the world. It is the fifth largest population in the world but only the 19th largest economy. To me, that means that it should grow faster than most places in the … Continue reading →

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Lounging Around The World

Posted on October 16, 2012 by courtneyds

I travel a lot. And I mean a lot. I'm currently on an around the world trip. I end up spending a lot of time in airport lounges. Some are kinda crappy with tired furniture and staff that clearly wishes … Continue reading →

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Dead in the Water

Posted on October 4, 2012 by courtneyds

I'm talking about the economy. The latest news is that retail sales are lower AND manufacturing output is lower. A double whammy on the economy. Add in a down tick in consumer confidence and it is hard to see how … Continue reading →

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Why the Fed is easing. It’s Not What You Think!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by courtneyds

  Is the Fed easing to help boost the economy? That’s what Ben Bernanke says. But here is what ace silver expert David Morgan (http://silver-investor.com – highly recommended) says: “The primary reason is NOT to stimulate lending as advertised by … Continue reading →

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The Cure for High Prices is High Prices

Posted on October 1, 2012 by courtneyds

The corn market is a great illustration of this key maxim. For raw materials, high prices eventually lead to low prices because demand is reduced and supply is increased. The vicious drought this year basically destroyed huge amounts of the … Continue reading →

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