Money

There’s nothing rational about the stock market; if markets were rational the financial entertainment industry would be out of business almost overnight. The fact is markets are wildly irrational because…

Every third person you pass on the street is being hounded by debt collectors. Except in Dallas, where close to half are not answering the phone. That’s the finding of…

One of the first questions an investment broker will ask you is about your financial goals. I always had a hard time with that question because mine weren’t that specific.…

Everyone needs an intervention at some point and it’s not always for something big. We all fall into habits that, one day, outlive their usefulness. That tends to be particularly…

 Of course you know the stock market will eventually correct – don’t you? You certainly didn’t think it would continue to go straight up – or did you? The very…

Add new housing starts to the list of things indicating a recession may be looming. The Commerce Department released data today indicating sales of new single-family homes are down 4.9%…

If you’ve been thinking of setting up your own small business, I’d like to share a story with you. Take a few minutes to read this account of what happened…

It’s surprising how many people with an otherwise spotless credit and payment history will suddenly decide to risk it all by cosigning a loan for a friend or relative. The…

Failure in small business comes in many forms, but the surprising bit can be when it comes more than the actual mechanics. Frequently the most serious money mistakes happen either…

It’s not unusual to hear people complaining about the government, and about how Wall Street is corrupting our political processes. It is certainly true our political process is corrupt —…