This could happen in America, too!: European nations begin seizing private pensions [1]. Mark my words. I predict that the politicians and policy wonks will say: “Nationalizing the IRAs and 401(k)s is the only thing that will save Social Security.” Oh, but they’ll probably call he whole socialist scheme “privatizing”, to sugar coat it.
I noticed that silver took a dip on Tuesday morning [2]. In a long term bull market, you should watch the tickers closely and buy on the dip days!
Pinch those pennies: To Boost Your Finances, Sweat the Small Stuff in 2011 [4].
TARP deadbeats pose major problems [5]
“Crash Taxes” Show the Desperation of US Government Workers [6]
Items from The Economatrix:
Stocks Start 2011 with a Big Lift [7]
Oil Prices Start the New Year at a 26-Month High [8]