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  • Technology
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
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    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Removing mark-to-market accounting rules is the exact opposite of what we should do (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
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    • Bottlenecks are the key to the spread of the coronavirus, and to reopening the economy
    • Small Business Should Use This Time to Update Their Business Plans
    • First Quarter 2020 Update
    • We have turned the corner
    • This is an unprecedented buying opportunity
    • A Payroll Tax Cut is Vital
    • Corrections are healthy and inevitable
    • The real reason the market has been falling
    • Tesla is heading down the same path as WeWorks
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Why Can’t Employers Find Qualified Employees to Hire?
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    • Thought for the day - make a list
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Cannabis Entrepreneurs Navigate IRS 280E in Taxation Dance
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Understanding the Role of a CFO
    • Lessons to be Learned From the Recent Correction
    • A Personal CFO, the Most Valuable Adviser for the Ultra-Wealthy
    • Entrepreneurship Series: The Difference Between Mission and Vision Statements, and Why Both Matter
    • The Difference Between Mission and Vision Statements, and Why Both Matter
    • Bottom in Stocks Established - Onward into 2019!
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Perfecting Your Pitch
    • Financial Planning Series: Effective Debt Management Strategies
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Structuring a Funding Round for Your New Venture
    • Entrepreneurship Series: What every entrepreneur should know about company valuation
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Business Plan Basics
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Tolerance, Patience and Gratitude — Traits All Entrepreneurs Should Foster
    • Entrepreneurship Series: The Importance of an Independent Board of Directors
    • Entrepreneurship Series: For Entrepreneurs, Using Realistic Assumptions Can Be Tricky, But Valuable
    • Entrepreneurship Series: When it comes to Entrepreneurship, don't follow your dreams!
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Shifting trends show that Millennials are living their lives differently from past generations and there are strong implications for investments
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • FAANG Stocks Try To Rebound After Dismal Two-day Slide
    • Fed leaves rates unchanged; cuts projected hikes to 2 from 4 in 2016
    • Back on the air!
    • Allen Wealth Management First Quarter 2016 Newsletter
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • Finally, time to start buying!
    • Energy will be the best opportunity in stocks...eventually
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Friday could be the most dramatic trading day of the year so far
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • Third Quarter 2015 Update
    • Bounces are a Healthy Part of Any Correction
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Nasdaq Composite looks surprisingly (frighteningly) like the Shanghai Composite
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • Don't be fooled by all the volatility; stocks have done nothing in 2015
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Confidence is building for a January correction of sizable magnitude
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Interesting Article
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Take the Money and Run!
    • Technicals Forecasting the beginning of a downtrend
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Watch the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 for market direction
    • Don't be fooled; the correction has just begun
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Watch the Russell 2000 for Market Direction
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
  • Angel Investing
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Back for Fourth Year - Published in Noozhawk;. Monday June 11, 2012
    • Final Tech Brew of 2010 Looks to Impress (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Clean Business Investment Summit offers interesting information for investors (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Clean Business Investment Summit 2010 and related free workshops offers entrepreneurs valuable information and opportunities (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Angel Investors making a difference on the Central Coast (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Early-stage businesses are increasingly turning to angel investors for funding (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Art
    • The Business of Art in Santa Barbara (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Auto
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • Volt No Va
  • AWM Blog
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Shifting trends show that Millennials are living their lives differently from past generations and there are strong implications for investments
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Techs falling apart despite overall market stability
    • Fed leaves rates unchanged; cuts projected hikes to 2 from 4 in 2016
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • Third Quarter 2015 Update
    • Bounces are a Healthy Part of Any Correction
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Technicals Forecasting the beginning of a downtrend
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Watch the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 for market direction
    • Don't be fooled; the correction has just begun
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Watch the Russell 2000 for Market Direction
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Breaks 4,000; Sits on 200-day MA
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Bitcoins are not currency, according to the IRS
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Stock Market Performance Dismal, if You Really Look
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • Advances in Technology Have Wide-Ranging Implications for Future of Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 13, 2014
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Trimming Positions Today
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Calpers Calls a Spade a Spade - Puts Icahn In His Place
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • 6 Tips for Tax-smart Charitable Giving
    • Apple at Risk of Becoming an ‘Also-Ran’ - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 28, 2013
    • Old Adages from Wall Street Still Ring True Today - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Market Movers Video Update 8-13-2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Effective Financial Planning Starts with a Good Budget - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 29, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Guitar Bar Already Strumming Up Notice in Funk Zone - Published In Noozhawk on Monday, June 3, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Capitol Hardware Boasts Tradition of Quality Products, Relationships and Service - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 6, 2013
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Correction Indicators Lining-up
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Fever Drawing Interest and Investment - Published in Noozhawk On Monday March 11, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Obama's Blame Game is a Non-Starter
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • S&P 500 cracks 1,500
    • Gold's Death Cross Confirmed
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small-caps Signal Correction Looming
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • Apple’s Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 28, 2013
    • Apple's Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds
    • Netflix - A Screaming Short
    • State of the State Address
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Investors See What They Want To See
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues To Shine
    • Is Apple The Ultimate Leading Indicator?
    • The Biggest Risk To The Economy May Be Bonds
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Citi Analysts get it wrong (again) on Apple
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Apple: Death Cross Confirmed
    • Apple "Death Cross" a Foregone Conclusion
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Apple and Amazon results likely to pound markets tomorrow
    • Apple Misses; Markets Brace for Impact
    • Significant technical damage threats correction
    • Don't buy the dips!
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Usually positive September may foreshadow a scary October
    • 1,400 is what matters next
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Update
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • It’s Time for Santa Barbara to Ban Smoking
    • Significant negative techincals signal pending correction
    • Chasing performance gets you nowhere, but buys your hedge fund manager a million Aspen Palace
    • Short-Term, Emotional Decisions Can Derail Even Best Investment Strategies - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 27, 2012
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • Ticket ‘Nazis’ Not the Only Sign of Santa Barbara’s Decline - Published in Noozhawk on Sunday, August 19, 2012 and Monday, August 20, 2012.
    • How High Can Apple Go?
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Stocks look to open significantly lower
    • Transition House Succeeding in Fight to End Family Homelessness Despite Misperceptions - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 23, 2012
    • The Essentials of a Powerful Financial Plan - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 16, 2012
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Markets Bounce on EU Summit Agreement a Tough Sell for Germany’s Merkel - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2012
    • EU Buckles, but it will be a tough sell for Germany
    • Local Martial Arts School Offers Free Anti-Bullying Class for Kids
    • Europe Matters, Greece Doesn't
    • Will QE3 Make a Difference? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 18, 2012
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Back for Fourth Year - Published in Noozhawk;. Monday June 11, 2012
    • Stocks Rebound Sharply
    • Stock market falls to lowest level of the year; buying opportunity!
    • Days like today make you forget that financial markets are integrated, at least for a moment
    • Possible tough week ahead for stocks
    • Welcome to my new blog, now available at www.craigdallen.com!
    • Don't Trust the Bounce!
    • Facebook IPO a complete failure, unless you were one of the sellers
    • Facebook opening weak in comparison to most tech IPOs
    • Facebook is a joke as an investment
    • Deja Vu All Over Again!
    • Enough with the rich bashing!
    • Stocks are NOT cheap as many pundits would have you believe!
    • Weather can be a significant factor for businesses - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • All Businesses Should Take Social Media Seriously - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Reinventing the Wheel: Green Innovation and Profitability Working Hand-in-Hand (published in CSQ Magazine, Winter of 2010/11)
    • The more things change… (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Outsourcing: Why American companies do it, and why they shouldn’t (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
  • Bonds
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • The Biggest Risk To The Economy May Be Bonds
  • Business
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • Capitol Hardware Boasts Tradition of Quality Products, Relationships and Service - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 6, 2013
    • Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Fever Drawing Interest and Investment - Published in Noozhawk On Monday March 11, 2013
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • State of the State Address
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • It’s Time for Santa Barbara to Ban Smoking
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Back for Fourth Year - Published in Noozhawk;. Monday June 11, 2012
    • Weather can be a significant factor for businesses - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • All Businesses Should Take Social Media Seriously - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Reinventing the Wheel: Green Innovation and Profitability Working Hand-in-Hand (published in CSQ Magazine, Winter of 2010/11)
    • The more things change… (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Outsourcing: Why American companies do it, and why they shouldn’t (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Life Cube (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Blockbuster files for bankruptcy, underscoring the larger trend towards more convenient, home-based solutions (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Evolving Trends in the Restaurant Industry Provide Actionable Guidance for Owners (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Entertainment and Tourism Work Hand-in-Hand to Support Our Local Economy (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Restaurant Revolution Technologies – Reinventing Restaurant Take-out, Curbside & Delivery (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Profile: ShoptheLots.com (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Partnering may be one effective way for local businesses to increase revenues during these tough economic times (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Online retailers are draining business from traditional, “brick & mortar” companies, but some things never change (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: McConnell’s Ice Cream (published in June of 21010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! – Part 2 (published in April of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Valentine’s Day specials from local businesses are sure to please (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bank of Santa Barbara – Making a difference one customer at a time (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Angel Investors making a difference on the Central Coast (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Babcock Winery & Vineyards: A local winery with world class appeal (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Jedlicka’s: A Santa Barbara Institution (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Earl Warren Showgrounds: Contributing to our traditions and our economy for more than 50 years (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Whole Foods Market (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: How QAD is redefining the Enterprise Software Business (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • To Buy or To Lease (published in November of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • The Business of Art in Santa Barbara (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • We can make a difference (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Addressing the challenges of flying from Santa Barbara (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Every Business in Santa Barbara Needs To Prepare for Disasters (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Martial Arts Schools are Thriving in Santa Barbara (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Business Plans
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Back for Fourth Year - Published in Noozhawk;. Monday June 11, 2012
    • Using reasonable business plan assumptions is critical - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Understanding the Funding Process - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
    • Entrepreneurs must validate the market for their product or service (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, a quality business plan is essential (published in November of 2009 in the SB News press)
  • charitable
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • 6 Tips for Tax-smart Charitable Giving
    • Transition House Succeeding in Fight to End Family Homelessness Despite Misperceptions - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 23, 2012
    • Santa Barbara Martial Arts School ‘Fights’ for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, December 5, 2011
    • Transition House Brings Commerce to Santa Barbara - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in March of 2011
    • Transition House: Serving Santa Barbara for more than 25 years (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local Santa Barbara charities should plan for tough times to come (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
  • Commodities
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • Gold's Death Cross Confirmed
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Gold continues its slide
    • Stocks rebound sharply
    • Last hurrah for gold
    • Time to sell Gold!
    • “Real” inflation rising dramatically, despite official measures - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Gasoline prices are sure to rise significantly by summer - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Dow craters more than 200 points
    • Stock push up through technical resistance to trade higher
    • Gold Matters (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Finding the Port in the Perfect Economic Storm (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Whether we like it or not, we need oil (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
  • Consumer Spending
    • Shifting trends show that Millennials are living their lives differently from past generations and there are strong implications for investments
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Craig Allen: Retail Sales Should Drive Solid Stock Performance in 1st Quarter - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 26, 2011
  • Credit Card Debt
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Noozhawk Column - Getting out of debt is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - published Monday, September 26, 2011
    • The First Step to Getting Out of Credit-Card Debt Is Creating Your Budget - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 19, 2011
  • Debt
    • Shifting trends show that Millennials are living their lives differently from past generations and there are strong implications for investments
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Effective Financial Planning Starts with a Good Budget - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 29, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Obama's Blame Game is a Non-Starter
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • EU Buckles, but it will be a tough sell for Germany
    • Sued By a Collection Agency? Debt Management Strategies You Need to Know - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 26, 2012
    • Noozhawk Column - Getting out of debt is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - published Monday, September 26, 2011
    • The First Step to Getting Out of Credit-Card Debt Is Creating Your Budget - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 19, 2011
    • Out of control consumer debt could sink the recovery
  • Economics
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Shifting trends show that Millennials are living their lives differently from past generations and there are strong implications for investments
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Fed leaves rates unchanged; cuts projected hikes to 2 from 4 in 2016
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Bitcoins are not currency, according to the IRS
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • Advances in Technology Have Wide-Ranging Implications for Future of Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 13, 2014
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Obama's Blame Game is a Non-Starter
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • S&P 500 cracks 1,500
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small-caps Signal Correction Looming
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • State of the State Address
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Investors See What They Want To See
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • The Biggest Risk To The Economy May Be Bonds
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Usually positive September may foreshadow a scary October
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • It’s Time for Santa Barbara to Ban Smoking
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • EU Buckles, but it will be a tough sell for Germany
    • And then panic set in
    • No end in sight for real estate slide
    • Population growth threatens
    • The future of the auto industry may lie with the after-market
    • Currencies: How countries manipulate their value, and why (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Consumer Confidence a Key Indicator of Future Economic Prosperity (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Consumer Spending Will Make or Break This Recovery (published in November of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Local Santa Barbara charities should plan for tough times to come (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
  • Economy
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Shifting trends show that Millennials are living their lives differently from past generations and there are strong implications for investments
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Fed leaves rates unchanged; cuts projected hikes to 2 from 4 in 2016
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Bitcoins are not currency, according to the IRS
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • Advances in Technology Have Wide-Ranging Implications for Future of Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 13, 2014
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Capitol Hardware Boasts Tradition of Quality Products, Relationships and Service - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 6, 2013
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Obama's Blame Game is a Non-Starter
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • S&P 500 cracks 1,500
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small-caps Signal Correction Looming
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • State of the State Address
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Investors See What They Want To See
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • The Biggest Risk To The Economy May Be Bonds
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Usually positive September may foreshadow a scary October
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • It’s Time for Santa Barbara to Ban Smoking
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Stocks look to open significantly lower
    • Europe Matters, Greece Doesn't
    • Will QE3 Make a Difference? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 18, 2012
    • Those Looking for a Fed Bailout via QE3 Are Facing Disappointment - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 9, 2012
    • Those looking for a Fed bailout via QE3 will be disappointed
    • Simplifying Assumptions Often Lead to Overly Simplified Conclusions - Published by Noozhawk on Monday, March 5, 2012
    • Opportunity May Be Knocking, If Stocks Experience a Short-Term Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 13, 2012
    • Greek austerity measures pass parliamentary vote - now comes the tough part
    • Stocks appear poised for a pull-back, based on technicals
    • U.S. Positive Economic Performance Divergence Continues - Published in Noozhawk; January 30, 2012
    • Tumultuous Year for Stocks Ends with a Whimper - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 2, 2012
    • End of year stock levels prove so-called experts completely unrealistic
    • Craig Allen: Retail Sales Should Drive Solid Stock Performance in 1st Quarter - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 26, 2011
    • Positive U.S. Economic Data Widens Gap Between U.S., Ongoing European Debt Crisis - Published on Noozhawk on Monday, November 28, 2011
    • U.S. Economic Data Gap Widening Versus Europe
    • Asia and Europe moving higher on Italian hopes
    • What Does a Greek Austerity Referendum Signal for U.S. Markets? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 7, 2011
    • Does bounce in GDP signal better times ahead - published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 31, 2011
    • Occupy Wall Street Mob a Bunch of Misguided Fools - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 17, 2011
    • Stocks close the worst quarter since the depths of the recession; where do we go from here? Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 10, 2011
    • Powerful rebound in stocks may signal short-term bottom, or not
    • Global sell-off crushing U.S. markets
    • The facts on taxes in the U.S.
    • Obama's "Plan"; for getting us out of this economic slump is to tax the only people who can hire
    • Stocks set to start the week with heavy losses
    • El Erian a bigger joke than Obama's jobs plan
    • Stocks snap back
    • S&P Sacks Its President
    • A flat tax may be our only option - Noozhawk article; 8-22-2011
    • Stocks erase entire point loss from last week
    • Dow off over 500
    • Downgrade pressuring stocks
    • S&P downgrade not a surprise
    • Going straight to 1,200
    • Another bonehead makes another overly optimistic prediction
    • Layoffs could signal a double-dip, or a fundamental shift
    • Last hurrah for gold
    • Armageddon or Opportunity?
    • Playing Chicken with the World Economy
    • Failure to reach agreement threatens global markets
    • Time to sell Gold!
    • Market slides after best week in two years
    • Inflation: If only we could “Ex” food and energy - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Inflation, Deflation, and Stagflation: What’s the difference? - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Santa Barbara Economy Still Lagging - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Dow off 170
    • Goldman missing the mark (again)
    • Goldman Sachs behind the 8 ball again
    • Going nowhere fast
    • Phlly Fed throws a right cross to the markets
    • Don't be fooled!
    • Nearing a short-term bottom?
    • Dow off 200!
    • Four weeks of losses for stocks
    • Nuclear Crisis May Provide Opportunities for Local Companies - Published in the Santa Babara News Press in March of 2011
    • Volt No Va
    • Out of control consumer debt could sink the recovery
    • Fed Stands Firm - U.S. Economy is more like the Titanic than a speedboat
    • Is the U.S. a bad risk?
    • Stocks getting spanked
    • Watch for commodity, stock and real estate prices to fade
    • Weather can be a significant factor for businesses - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Oil tops 1 per barrel: watch out for per gallon gas!
    • The Tax Relief Act of 2010: What it means for investors and estate taxes - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
    • Retail Performance and the Risk of Over-optimism - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
    • Dow craters more than 200 points
    • Stocks spanked again
    • Tensions in the Middle East Spill-over to U.S. markets
    • Markets rebound on weekly jobless claims
    • Quiet Wednesday
    • China Raises Rates
    • Inflation: Does the CPI Capture Reality? (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • TARP: A good deal for the taxpayer (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • China: Emergence or Twilight? (published in November of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Quantitative Easing: It’s effect on the dollar, the economy, and inflation (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Housing Affordability: Has the real estate market bottomed? (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The more things change… (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Outsourcing: Why American companies do it, and why they shouldn’t (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Double Dip Recession: Possibility or Probability?
    • Blockbuster files for bankruptcy, underscoring the larger trend towards more convenient, home-based solutions (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Entertainment and Tourism Work Hand-in-Hand to Support Our Local Economy (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Online retailers are draining business from traditional, “brick & mortar” companies, but some things never change (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Key differences mean a Gulf of Mexico-type disaster could not happen here (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Why Greece Matters (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Finding the Port in the Perfect Economic Storm (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The eye of the storm? (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For fixed income investors, municipal bonds may be the most attractive option (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bond portfolio management strategies for a rising interest rate environment (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Consumer Confidence a Key Indicator of Future Economic Prosperity (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • A New Round of Mortgage Resets May Cause a Spike in Foreclosures (published in November of 2009 in teh SB News Press)
    • The Bank Stress Tests Are Counter-productive (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Stimulus money will not drive local employment (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • We can make a difference (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • I respectfully disagree (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Is it really different in Santa Barbara? (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • Limiting Executive Compensation is a Bad Idea (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • The New Healthcare Bill (HR 3200) Will Raise Taxes on High-income Earners (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
    • Should we worry about a double-dip recession? (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
  • Educational Planning
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • The Essentials of a Powerful Financial Plan - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 16, 2012
  • Employment
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • State of the State Address
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Obama's "Plan"; for getting us out of this economic slump is to tax the only people who can hire
    • 117,000 jobs
    • Going straight to 1,200
    • Another bonehead makes another overly optimistic prediction
    • Future pummeled on jobs report
  • Energy
    • Energy will be the best opportunity in stocks...eventually
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • Volt No Va
    • The future of the auto industry may lie with the after-market
    • An energy-independent Santa Barbara County is within reach (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Entrepreneurship
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Guitar Bar Already Strumming Up Notice in Funk Zone - Published In Noozhawk on Monday, June 3, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Back for Fourth Year - Published in Noozhawk;. Monday June 11, 2012
    • Using reasonable business plan assumptions is critical - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Don’t Miss the Free Tech Brew This Tuesday! - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Final Tech Brew of 2010 Looks to Impress (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local and Regional Sustainability Events Offer Entrepreneurs Powerful Information and Exchange (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Clean Business Investment Summit offers interesting information for investors (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Clean Business Investment Summit 2010 and related free workshops offers entrepreneurs valuable information and opportunities (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! – Part 2 (published in April of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Angel Investors making a difference on the Central Coast (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Entrepreneurs must validate the market for their product or service (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, a quality business plan is essential (published in November of 2009 in the SB News press)
    • For new businesses, it’s harder than ever to get an SBA loan (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For early-stage businesses, there are financing options available (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Early-stage businesses are increasingly turning to angel investors for funding (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Innovative Entrepreneurs Compete for Prizes and Recognition (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Environment
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • Reinventing the Wheel: Green Innovation and Profitability Working Hand-in-Hand (published in CSQ Magazine, Winter of 2010/11)
    • Local and Regional Sustainability Events Offer Entrepreneurs Powerful Information and Exchange (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local Wineries Using Sustainable Business Practices (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • >Building “green” in Santa Barbara isn’t just for hippies anymore (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Does building green make financial sense? (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in July of 2009)
  • Estate Planning
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • The Essentials of a Powerful Financial Plan - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 16, 2012
  • Fed
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Fed leaves rates unchanged; cuts projected hikes to 2 from 4 in 2016
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Those looking for a Fed bailout via QE3 will be disappointed
  • Financial Blog
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Techs falling apart despite overall market stability
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • Finally, time to start buying!
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • Bounces are a Healthy Part of Any Correction
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Technicals Forecasting the beginning of a downtrend
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Watch the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 for market direction
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Watch the Russell 2000 for Market Direction
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Breaks 4,000; Sits on 200-day MA
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Bitcoins are not currency, according to the IRS
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Stock Market Performance Dismal, if You Really Look
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • Advances in Technology Have Wide-Ranging Implications for Future of Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 13, 2014
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Trimming Positions Today
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Calpers Calls a Spade a Spade - Puts Icahn In His Place
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Apple at Risk of Becoming an ‘Also-Ran’ - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 28, 2013
    • Old Adages from Wall Street Still Ring True Today - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Effective Financial Planning Starts with a Good Budget - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 29, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Guitar Bar Already Strumming Up Notice in Funk Zone - Published In Noozhawk on Monday, June 3, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Capitol Hardware Boasts Tradition of Quality Products, Relationships and Service - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 6, 2013
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Correction Indicators Lining-up
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Apple No Longer The Tail Wagging The Dog… At Least For Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 18, 2013
    • Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Fever Drawing Interest and Investment - Published in Noozhawk On Monday March 11, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Obama's Blame Game is a Non-Starter
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • Gold's Death Cross Confirmed
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small-caps Signal Correction Looming
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • Apple’s Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 28, 2013
    • Apple's Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds
    • Netflix - A Screaming Short
    • State of the State Address
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Investors See What They Want To See
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues To Shine
    • Is Apple The Ultimate Leading Indicator?
    • The Biggest Risk To The Economy May Be Bonds
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Citi Analysts get it wrong (again) on Apple
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Apple: Death Cross Confirmed
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Apple and Amazon results likely to pound markets tomorrow
    • Significant technical damage threats correction
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Usually positive September may foreshadow a scary October
    • 1,400 is what matters next
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Update
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • It’s Time for Santa Barbara to Ban Smoking
    • Significant negative techincals signal pending correction
    • Chasing performance gets you nowhere, but buys your hedge fund manager a million Aspen Palace
    • Short-Term, Emotional Decisions Can Derail Even Best Investment Strategies - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 27, 2012
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • How High Can Apple Go?
    • Apple continues to push the markets around
    • Apple off 10% from high; approaching 50-day moving average
    • New Column in the Santa Monica Mirror
    • At least Cramer is consistent
    • Unemployment Data Boost Markets, but Closer Inspection Reveals Some Cause for Concern - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 6, 2012
    • Cramer makes another moronic call
    • The Financials Will Lead the Recovery - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 23, 2012
    • Why is Jim Cramer on television?
    • IMF looking for up to 0 billion to bail-out Europe - Guess who they are asking
    • Five things all investors should consider - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, January 16, 2012
    • OWS MIA
    • Fast Money Fools
    • What is the government thinking??
    • Kramer is a complete moron
    • Slower traffic keep right
    • Will Apple continue to innovate without Steve Jobs? - Published in Noozhawk Monday, October 24, 2011
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    • Continuing Occupy Wall Street Article Saga
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    • Dump Your Debt System launch!
    • Stocks fail to find their footing
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    • Stocks close strong despite Egyptian violence
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  • Financial Markets
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Techs falling apart despite overall market stability
    • Fed leaves rates unchanged; cuts projected hikes to 2 from 4 in 2016
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • Finally, time to start buying!
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights - What will the Fed Do?
    • Bounces are a Healthy Part of Any Correction
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Technicals Forecasting the beginning of a downtrend
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Watch the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 for market direction
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Watch the Russell 2000 for Market Direction
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Breaks 4,000; Sits on 200-day MA
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Stock Market Performance Dismal, if You Really Look
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Calpers Calls a Spade a Spade - Puts Icahn In His Place
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Old Adages from Wall Street Still Ring True Today - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Correction Indicators Lining-up
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Apple No Longer The Tail Wagging The Dog… At Least For Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 18, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • Gold's Death Cross Confirmed
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small-caps Signal Correction Looming
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • Apple’s Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 28, 2013
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Investors See What They Want To See
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Is Apple The Ultimate Leading Indicator?
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Don't buy the dips!
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Usually positive September may foreshadow a scary October
    • 1,400 is what matters next
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • Significant negative techincals signal pending correction
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Stocks look to open significantly lower
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Europe Matters, Greece Doesn't
    • Will QE3 Make a Difference? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 18, 2012
    • Italian bond yields spike, pummeling world financial markets
    • What Does a Greek Austerity Referendum Signal for U.S. Markets? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 7, 2011
    • EU Agrees on deal; bondholders get screwed
    • China Raises Rates
    • The Correction is Coming!
  • Financial Planning
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • Finally, time to start buying!
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Stock Market Performance Dismal, if You Really Look
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Effective Financial Planning Starts with a Good Budget - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 29, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • The Essentials of a Powerful Financial Plan - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 16, 2012
  • Fixed Income
    • Fed Rate Increase As Expected; Shrinking Balance Sheet Much More Interesting
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Will QE3 Make a Difference? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 18, 2012
    • High-Yield Bonds Offer Strong Current Yields in Low Interest Rate Environment - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 27, 2012
    • Muni Madness: What’s next for municipal bonds? - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in June of 2011
    • Long maturities could be costly for bondholders - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Markets rebound on weekly jobless claims
    • The Bond Market is Always Right! (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local municipal bonds could be more attractive than state munis (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For fixed income investors, municipal bonds may be the most attractive option (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bond portfolio management strategies for a rising interest rate environment (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
  • Funding
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Understanding the Funding Process - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
    • Final Tech Brew of 2010 Looks to Impress (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local and Regional Sustainability Events Offer Entrepreneurs Powerful Information and Exchange (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Life Cube (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Clean Business Investment Summit offers interesting information for investors (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Clean Business Investment Summit 2010 and related free workshops offers entrepreneurs valuable information and opportunities (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! – Part 2 (published in April of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bank of Santa Barbara – Making a difference one customer at a time (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Entrepreneurs must validate the market for their product or service (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, a quality business plan is essential (published in November of 2009 in the SB News press)
    • For new businesses, it’s harder than ever to get an SBA loan (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Greece
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Europe Matters, Greece Doesn't
    • Greek austerity measures pass parliamentary vote - now comes the tough part
  • Health Care
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • The Business of Elder Care in Santa Barbara (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
  • Inflation
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Inflation: If only we could “Ex” food and energy - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Inflation, Deflation, and Stagflation: What’s the difference? - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Is the U.S. a bad risk?
    • Watch for commodity, stock and real estate prices to fade
    • “Real” inflation rising dramatically, despite official measures - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
  • Interest Rates
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Gold Approaching "Death Cross;" Similar Fate To Apple
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • The Biggest Risk To The Economy May Be Bonds
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Don't be fooled! Home prices are not cheap and are not at a bottom!
    • Long maturities could be costly for bondholders - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Will the other shoe drop for real estate? - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Is the U.S. a bad risk?
    • Watch for commodity, stock and real estate prices to fade
    • Markets rebound on weekly jobless claims
  • International
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • The Lowdown on Greece - Nothing New Under the Sun
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • 1,400 is what matters next
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Markets Bounce on EU Summit Agreement a Tough Sell for Germany’s Merkel - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2012
    • EU Buckles, but it will be a tough sell for Germany
    • Europe Matters, Greece Doesn't
    • Days like today make you forget that financial markets are integrated, at least for a moment
    • EU Agrees on deal; bondholders get screwed
    • International Diversification Does Not Reduce Risk - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, October 3, 2011
    • International Diversification Simply Doesn’t Work - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2011
    • Phlly Fed throws a right cross to the markets
  • Investments
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Techs falling apart despite overall market stability
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • Finally, time to start buying!
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • How do you avoid being the victim of a drive-by shooting? Answer: Don't be there when the bullets fly
    • Bounces are a Healthy Part of Any Correction
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • As Goes Apple So Goes the Market
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Greek Debt Crisis At Tipping Point
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Technicals Forecasting the beginning of a downtrend
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Watch the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 for market direction
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Breaks 4,000; Sits on 200-day MA
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Stock Market Performance Dismal, if You Really Look
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Calpers Calls a Spade a Spade - Puts Icahn In His Place
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Apple at Risk of Becoming an ‘Also-Ran’ - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 28, 2013
    • Old Adages from Wall Street Still Ring True Today - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • The Essential Elements to a Powerful Business Plan - Published on Nerdwallet.com on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Correction Indicators Lining-up
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Apple No Longer The Tail Wagging The Dog… At Least For Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 18, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Small-caps Signal Correction Looming
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • Apple’s Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 28, 2013
    • Apple's Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds
    • Netflix - A Screaming Short
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Investors See What They Want To See
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues To Shine
    • Is Apple The Ultimate Leading Indicator?
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Kick the Can
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Citi Analysts get it wrong (again) on Apple
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Apple: Death Cross Confirmed
    • Apple "Death Cross" a Foregone Conclusion
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Rock and a Hard Place
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Apple and Amazon results likely to pound markets tomorrow
    • Apple Misses; Markets Brace for Impact
    • Significant technical damage threats correction
    • Don't buy the dips!
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Usually positive September may foreshadow a scary October
    • 1,400 is what matters next
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Update
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • Significant negative techincals signal pending correction
    • Chasing performance gets you nowhere, but buys your hedge fund manager a million Aspen Palace
    • Short-Term, Emotional Decisions Can Derail Even Best Investment Strategies - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 27, 2012
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • How High Can Apple Go?
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Stocks look to open significantly lower
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Simplifying Assumptions Often Lead to Overly Simplified Conclusions - Published by Noozhawk on Monday, March 5, 2012
    • Volatility in stocks results in tight window of opportunity
    • Stocks close the worst quarter since the depths of the recession; where do we go from here? Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 10, 2011
    • International Diversification Does Not Reduce Risk - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, October 3, 2011
    • Don’t Miss the Free Tech Brew This Tuesday! - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Real Estate as an Asset Class - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Google disappoints after the bell
    • “Real” inflation rising dramatically, despite official measures - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Quiet Wednesday
    • China Raises Rates
    • Stock push up through technical resistance to trade higher
    • Reinventing the Wheel: Green Innovation and Profitability Working Hand-in-Hand (published in CSQ Magazine, Winter of 2010/11)
    • Tax Tips for the Procrastinator (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • There is still time to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Final Tech Brew of 2010 Looks to Impress (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • TARP: A good deal for the taxpayer (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Currencies: How countries manipulate their value, and why (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Gold Matters (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Double Dip Recession: Possibility or Probability?
    • What should you look for in a good stock? (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Why Greece Matters (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • What is risk and why should you care? (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Volatility offers interesting “options” (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Beware purveyors of single-discipline strategies (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Three reasons investors leave their investment advisor (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Now is the time to rebalance (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Bond Market is Always Right! (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local municipal bonds could be more attractive than state munis (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Finding the Port in the Perfect Economic Storm (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For fixed income investors, municipal bonds may be the most attractive option (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bond portfolio management strategies for a rising interest rate environment (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Correction is Coming!
    • An Historic Opportunity (published in the Santa Barbara News Press on February 28, 2009)
    • Tis the Season (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
    • To convert or not to convert: Special circumstances for taxation of Roth IRAs may make conversion a good idea (for some) (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
    • Whether we like it or not, we need oil (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
    • Correction Coming
  • Jobs
    • Entrepreneurship Series: Men With Hats
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • Better Than Expected Jobs Report Pressures Fed
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • U.S. Adds a Disappointing 88,000 jobs in March; Stock Plunge
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • El Erian a bigger joke than Obama's jobs plan
    • Layoffs could signal a double-dip, or a fundamental shift
  • News Press
    • Tax Tips for the Procrastinator (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • There is still time to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Inflation: Does the CPI Capture Reality? (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Final Tech Brew of 2010 Looks to Impress (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • TARP: A good deal for the taxpayer (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Currencies: How countries manipulate their value, and why (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • China: Emergence or Twilight? (published in November of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Local and Regional Sustainability Events Offer Entrepreneurs Powerful Information and Exchange (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Quantitative Easing: It’s effect on the dollar, the economy, and inflation (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Housing Affordability: Has the real estate market bottomed? (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Gold Matters (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The more things change… (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Outsourcing: Why American companies do it, and why they shouldn’t (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Double Dip Recession: Possibility or Probability?
    • Company Spotlight: Life Cube (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Blockbuster files for bankruptcy, underscoring the larger trend towards more convenient, home-based solutions (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Clean Business Investment Summit offers interesting information for investors (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Evolving Trends in the Restaurant Industry Provide Actionable Guidance for Owners (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Entertainment and Tourism Work Hand-in-Hand to Support Our Local Economy (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Restaurant Revolution Technologies – Reinventing Restaurant Take-out, Curbside & Delivery (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Clean Business Investment Summit 2010 and related free workshops offers entrepreneurs valuable information and opportunities (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Transition House: Serving Santa Barbara for more than 25 years (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Profile: ShoptheLots.com (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Partnering may be one effective way for local businesses to increase revenues during these tough economic times (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Online retailers are draining business from traditional, “brick & mortar” companies, but some things never change (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • What should you look for in a good stock? (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Key differences mean a Gulf of Mexico-type disaster could not happen here (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Santa Barbara Oil Spill: Could it happen again? (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: McConnell’s Ice Cream (published in June of 21010 in the SB News Press)
    • Why Greece Matters (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • What is risk and why should you care? (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Volatility offers interesting “options” (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Beware purveyors of single-discipline strategies (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Three reasons investors leave their investment advisor (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Now is the time to rebalance (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Establishing a County municipal energy finance program is a step in the right direction (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! – Part 2 (published in April of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Bond Market is Always Right! (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local Wineries Using Sustainable Business Practices (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local municipal bonds could be more attractive than state munis (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Finding the Port in the Perfect Economic Storm (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Valentine’s Day specials from local businesses are sure to please (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The eye of the storm? (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bank of Santa Barbara – Making a difference one customer at a time (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Angel Investors making a difference on the Central Coast (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For fixed income investors, municipal bonds may be the most attractive option (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Entrepreneurs must validate the market for their product or service (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bond portfolio management strategies for a rising interest rate environment (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Babcock Winery & Vineyards: A local winery with world class appeal (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Jedlicka’s: A Santa Barbara Institution (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Earl Warren Showgrounds: Contributing to our traditions and our economy for more than 50 years (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Consumer Confidence a Key Indicator of Future Economic Prosperity (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Whole Foods Market (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: How QAD is redefining the Enterprise Software Business (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • To Buy or To Lease (published in November of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, a quality business plan is essential (published in November of 2009 in the SB News press)
    • Consumer Spending Will Make or Break This Recovery (published in November of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • A New Round of Mortgage Resets May Cause a Spike in Foreclosures (published in November of 2009 in teh SB News Press)
    • The Business of Art in Santa Barbara (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • The Bank Stress Tests Are Counter-productive (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Stimulus money will not drive local employment (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • We can make a difference (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • I respectfully disagree (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • An energy-independent Santa Barbara County is within reach (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Addressing the challenges of flying from Santa Barbara (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For new businesses, it’s harder than ever to get an SBA loan (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For early-stage businesses, there are financing options available (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Every Business in Santa Barbara Needs To Prepare for Disasters (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Early-stage businesses are increasingly turning to angel investors for funding (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Martial Arts Schools are Thriving in Santa Barbara (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Innovative Entrepreneurs Compete for Prizes and Recognition (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • >Building “green” in Santa Barbara isn’t just for hippies anymore (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • The Business of Elder Care in Santa Barbara (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Does building green make financial sense? (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in July of 2009)
    • Is it really different in Santa Barbara? (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • Removing mark-to-market accounting rules is the exact opposite of what we should do (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • Limiting Executive Compensation is a Bad Idea (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • An Historic Opportunity (published in the Santa Barbara News Press on February 28, 2009)
    • Tis the Season (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
    • To convert or not to convert: Special circumstances for taxation of Roth IRAs may make conversion a good idea (for some) (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
    • The New Healthcare Bill (HR 3200) Will Raise Taxes on High-income Earners (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
    • Should we worry about a double-dip recession? (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
    • Local Santa Barbara charities should plan for tough times to come (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
    • Whether we like it or not, we need oil (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
  • News Press 2009
    • Jedlicka’s: A Santa Barbara Institution (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Earl Warren Showgrounds: Contributing to our traditions and our economy for more than 50 years (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Consumer Confidence a Key Indicator of Future Economic Prosperity (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: How QAD is redefining the Enterprise Software Business (published in October of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, a quality business plan is essential (published in November of 2009 in the SB News press)
    • A New Round of Mortgage Resets May Cause a Spike in Foreclosures (published in November of 2009 in teh SB News Press)
    • The Bank Stress Tests Are Counter-productive (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Stimulus money will not drive local employment (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • We can make a difference (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • An energy-independent Santa Barbara County is within reach (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Addressing the challenges of flying from Santa Barbara (published in March of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For new businesses, it’s harder than ever to get an SBA loan (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • For early-stage businesses, there are financing options available (published in June of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Martial Arts Schools are Thriving in Santa Barbara (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Innovative Entrepreneurs Compete for Prizes and Recognition (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • >Building “green” in Santa Barbara isn’t just for hippies anymore (published in July of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Does building green make financial sense? (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in July of 2009)
    • Is it really different in Santa Barbara? (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • Removing mark-to-market accounting rules is the exact opposite of what we should do (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • Limiting Executive Compensation is a Bad Idea (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • An Historic Opportunity (published in the Santa Barbara News Press on February 28, 2009)
    • Tis the Season (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
    • To convert or not to convert: Special circumstances for taxation of Roth IRAs may make conversion a good idea (for some) (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
    • The New Healthcare Bill (HR 3200) Will Raise Taxes on High-income Earners (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
    • Should we worry about a double-dip recession? (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
    • Local Santa Barbara charities should plan for tough times to come (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
    • Whether we like it or not, we need oil (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
  • News Press 2010
    • Tax Tips for the Procrastinator (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • There is still time to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Inflation: Does the CPI Capture Reality? (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • TARP: A good deal for the taxpayer (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Currencies: How countries manipulate their value, and why (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local and Regional Sustainability Events Offer Entrepreneurs Powerful Information and Exchange (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Housing Affordability: Has the real estate market bottomed? (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Gold Matters (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The more things change… (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Outsourcing: Why American companies do it, and why they shouldn’t (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Double Dip Recession: Possibility or Probability?
    • Company Spotlight: Life Cube (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Blockbuster files for bankruptcy, underscoring the larger trend towards more convenient, home-based solutions (published in September of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Clean Business Investment Summit offers interesting information for investors (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Evolving Trends in the Restaurant Industry Provide Actionable Guidance for Owners (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: Restaurant Revolution Technologies – Reinventing Restaurant Take-out, Curbside & Delivery (published in August of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Profile: ShoptheLots.com (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Partnering may be one effective way for local businesses to increase revenues during these tough economic times (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Online retailers are draining business from traditional, “brick & mortar” companies, but some things never change (published in July of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • What should you look for in a good stock? (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Key differences mean a Gulf of Mexico-type disaster could not happen here (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Santa Barbara Oil Spill: Could it happen again? (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Company Spotlight: McConnell’s Ice Cream (published in June of 21010 in the SB News Press)
    • Why Greece Matters (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • What is risk and why should you care? (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Volatility offers interesting “options” (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Beware purveyors of single-discipline strategies (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Three reasons investors leave their investment advisor (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Establishing a County municipal energy finance program is a step in the right direction (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! – Part 2 (published in April of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Local banks want your business and are looking to lend! (published in April of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Bond Market is Always Right! (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local Wineries Using Sustainable Business Practices (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Local municipal bonds could be more attractive than state munis (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Finding the Port in the Perfect Economic Storm (published in March of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Valentine’s Day specials from local businesses are sure to please (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bank of Santa Barbara – Making a difference one customer at a time (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Angel Investors making a difference on the Central Coast (published in February of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • For fixed income investors, municipal bonds may be the most attractive option (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Bond portfolio management strategies for a rising interest rate environment (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Babcock Winery & Vineyards: A local winery with world class appeal (published in January of 2010 in the SB News Press)
  • News Press 2011
    • Credentials Matter - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in June of 2011
    • Long maturities could be costly for bondholders - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Weather can be a significant factor for businesses - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • The Tax Relief Act of 2010: What it means for investors and estate taxes - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
  • News Press 2011; Economy
    • Stocks versus Commodities: Can the tail wag the dog? - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
  • News Press 2011; Santa Barbara
    • Slower Traffic Keep Right - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in June of 2011
    • The News Press and I part ways
    • Using reasonable business plan assumptions is critical - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Inflation: If only we could “Ex” food and energy - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Inflation, Deflation, and Stagflation: What’s the difference? - Published in the SB News Press in May of 2011
    • Will the other shoe drop for real estate? - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Wine and Weather: What we can expect this season - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in March of 2011
    • What “The Social Network” can teach us about building a successful business - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in March of 2011
    • Transition House Brings Commerce to Santa Barbara - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in March of 2011
    • Nuclear Crisis May Provide Opportunities for Local Companies - Published in the Santa Babara News Press in March of 2011
    • Gasoline prices are sure to rise significantly by summer - Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2011
    • Retail Performance and the Risk of Over-optimism - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
    • The Roots of Borders’ Troubles Run Deep - published in January of 2011 in the SB News Press
  • Noozhawk
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Employment Stumbles Nationally, But Local Signs Encouraging for Long Term - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 8, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • After an Impressive Debut, Arlington Tavern Continues to Impress - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 28, 2014
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Advances in Technology Have Wide-Ranging Implications for Future of Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 13, 2014
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Apple at Risk of Becoming an ‘Also-Ran’ - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 28, 2013
    • Old Adages from Wall Street Still Ring True Today - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Effective Financial Planning Starts with a Good Budget - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 29, 2013
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • Bond Market Perspective Suggests Sacrificing Current Income May Be Best Strategy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 8, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Guitar Bar Already Strumming Up Notice in Funk Zone - Published In Noozhawk on Monday, June 3, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • Capitol Hardware Boasts Tradition of Quality Products, Relationships and Service - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 6, 2013
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • Apple No Longer The Tail Wagging The Dog… At Least For Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 18, 2013
    • Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Fever Drawing Interest and Investment - Published in Noozhawk On Monday March 11, 2013
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Time Running Out for a Real Solution to U.S. Deficit and Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 25, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Apple’s Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 28, 2013
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • It’s Time for Santa Barbara to Ban Smoking
    • Short-Term, Emotional Decisions Can Derail Even Best Investment Strategies - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 27, 2012
    • Ticket ‘Nazis’ Not the Only Sign of Santa Barbara’s Decline - Published in Noozhawk on Sunday, August 19, 2012 and Monday, August 20, 2012.
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Transition House Succeeding in Fight to End Family Homelessness Despite Misperceptions - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 23, 2012
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Local Martial Arts School Offers Free Anti-Bullying Class for Kids
    • Will QE3 Make a Difference? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 18, 2012
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Back for Fourth Year - Published in Noozhawk;. Monday June 11, 2012
    • Those Looking for a Fed Bailout via QE3 Are Facing Disappointment - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 9, 2012
    • After the Best Quarter for Stocks Since 1998, What’s Next? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 2, 2012
    • Sued By a Collection Agency? Debt Management Strategies You Need to Know - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 26, 2012
    • What Investors Should Consider in a Rising Interest-Rate Environment - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 19, 2012
    • Customized Family Office Services Meet Needs of Wealthy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday March 12, 2012
    • Simplifying Assumptions Often Lead to Overly Simplified Conclusions - Published by Noozhawk on Monday, March 5, 2012
    • High-Yield Bonds Offer Strong Current Yields in Low Interest Rate Environment - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 27, 2012
    • The Funk Zone May Offer a Unique Investment Opportunity - Published by Noozhawk on Monday, February 20, 2012
    • Opportunity May Be Knocking, If Stocks Experience a Short-Term Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 13, 2012
    • Pending Foreclosures Threaten Any Possible Rebound for Real Estate
    • Santa Barbara Martial Arts School ‘Fights’ for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, December 5, 2011
    • Positive U.S. Economic Data Widens Gap Between U.S., Ongoing European Debt Crisis - Published on Noozhawk on Monday, November 28, 2011
    • Note to CEOs: Customer Service Matters - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 21, 2011
    • Restaurateurs Proven That Creativity Isn’t Confined to the Kitchen - Published in Noozhawk Monday, November 14, 2011
    • What Does a Greek Austerity Referendum Signal for U.S. Markets? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 7, 2011
    • Does bounce in GDP signal better times ahead - published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 31, 2011
    • Occupy Wall Street Mob a Bunch of Misguided Fools - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 17, 2011
    • International Diversification Does Not Reduce Risk - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, October 3, 2011
    • The Ins and Outs of Buying Foreclosed Properties - Published in Noozhawk, Monday, September 12, 2011
    • A Little Perspective: What should matter to investors - Noozhawk article
    • New Noozhawk Column!
  • Oil
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • The Four-Day Workweek is Worth Considering - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 17, 2012
    • Oil tops 1 per barrel: watch out for per gallon gas!
    • Dow craters more than 200 points
    • Stocks spanked again
    • Tensions in the Middle East Spill-over to U.S. markets
    • Key differences mean a Gulf of Mexico-type disaster could not happen here (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Santa Barbara Oil Spill: Could it happen again? (published in June of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Whether we like it or not, we need oil (Published in the Santa Barbara News Press in April of 2009)
  • Opinions
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
  • Options
    • Volatility offers interesting “options” (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
  • Planning
    • ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES: USING REALISTIC ASSUMPTIONS CAN BE TRICKY, BUT VALUABLE
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Sinking Gasoline Prices May Be Too Late to Rescue Holiday Retail Sales - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 8, 2014
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Breaks 4,000; Sits on 200-day MA
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Seniors and Their Families Increasingly Depend on Nonmedical Care Providers - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 24, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Stocks worldwide getting hammered after Argentina Currency Devaluation
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Effective Financial Planning Starts with a Good Budget - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 29, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • College Grads Lack Practical Abilities for Workplace, Are Overloaded with Debt - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 13, 2013
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • The Essentials of a Powerful Financial Plan - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 16, 2012
  • Politics
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • The Greeks are liars, period
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • 3rd-Quarter Earnings Look to Disappoint — Again - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 7, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Fed Paints Itself into a Bright-Red Corner - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 20, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • The Domino Effect and Why Cyprus Matters for U.S. Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2013
    • EU Collapse Probable: Dominoes Lining Up
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Much Ado About Nothing: Sequester Cuts Virtually meaningless in Reality, But Not In Perception or Politics - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 4, 2013
    • Obama's Blame Game is a Non-Starter
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • State of the State Address
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • Some Measured Comments From Obama Voters On Their New Taxes
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Is There Reason for Optimism after the Fiscal Cliff? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 17, 2012
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Fiscal Cliff Concerns Push Companies to Accelerate Dividends
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • Significant negative techincals signal pending correction
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Stocks look to open significantly lower
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Markets Bounce on EU Summit Agreement a Tough Sell for Germany’s Merkel - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2012
    • Europe Matters, Greece Doesn't
    • Days like today make you forget that financial markets are integrated, at least for a moment
    • Possible tough week ahead for stocks
    • The facts on taxes in the U.S.
    • Obama's "Plan"; for getting us out of this economic slump is to tax the only people who can hire
    • Failure to reach agreement threatens global markets
    • Population growth threatens
    • Where are the protesters?
    • The Tax Relief Act of 2010: What it means for investors and estate taxes - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
    • There is still time to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • Inflation: Does the CPI Capture Reality? (published in December of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • TARP: A good deal for the taxpayer (published in November of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • China: Emergence or Twilight? (published in November of 2010 in the SB News press)
    • Why Greece Matters (published in May of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • The Bank Stress Tests Are Counter-productive (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Stimulus money will not drive local employment (published in May of 2009 in the SB News Press)
    • Removing mark-to-market accounting rules is the exact opposite of what we should do (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • Limiting Executive Compensation is a Bad Idea (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in February of 2009)
    • The New Healthcare Bill (HR 3200) Will Raise Taxes on High-income Earners (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in August of 2009)
  • Portfolio Management
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
    • Tech Stocks Continue to Diverge
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Techs falling apart despite overall market stability
    • Fed Stays the Course, for Better of for Worse
    • Stock Market Poised for Strong Performance for the Balance of 2016
    • China continues to threaten global markets
    • Fourth Quarter 2015 Review/2016 Preview
    • The First and Last Hour of Each Trading Session Matter Most
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Earnings Reports from Some Top Names Foretell Chinks in the Market's Armor
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • Could be the start of something, but stocks have a long way to go
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises
    • Germany swiftly rejects loan extension request by Greece
    • Nasdaq Showing Clear Signs of Technical Weakness
    • A June Fed Rate Hike Seems Most Likely Scenario
    • Has Black Friday Lost Its Significance? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 1, 2014
    • Labor Market Improvements Include Increasing Quits, But Challenges Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 17, 2014
    • Economic Growth Is All About Wages - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 3, 2014
    • Healthy GDP Report Could Put Nail in Economic Coffin for the Fed - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 27, 2014
    • Watch the 200-day moving average for the S&P 500 for market direction
    • Head fake: Probably the last chance to sell before more downside
    • Time for a Reality Check As Long-Awaited Stock Market Correction Arrives - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 13, 2014
    • Good News is Now Bad News for Financial Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 29, 2014
    • Fed Gives Investors What They Wanted, But Is It Enough to Keep Stock Rally Going? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 22, 2014
    • Russell 2000 Index Continues to Scream Correction - Published on Monday, August 11, 2014
    • Start of ‘The’ Correction, or (Another) Buying Opportunity in Stocks? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 4, 2014
    • Unreliable Government Data Drive Stock Market Bubble
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • Winning? Was Charlie Sheen Right?
    • Investors are insane
    • Rising Oil Prices Could Be the ‘X’ Factor for Securities Markets - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 23, 2014
    • Fed Meeting Could Trigger Stock Market Correction, Or Not - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 16, 2014
    • Watch the Russell 2000 for Market Direction
    • Will Apple Stock Split Mean More Upside for Investors? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 9, 2014
    • Frothy Market Looking Very Scary
    • Chance of Recession Will Increase if GDP ‘Second Estimate’ Shows Weakness - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 26, 2014
    • There Is No Such Thing As a Black Swan Event - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 19, 2014
    • Russell 2000 May Be Early Indicator for Market Direction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 12, 2014
    • This Earnings Season, NASDAQ Composite Is the Index to Watch - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, May 5, 2014
    • NASDAQ Composite Breaks 4,000; Sits on 200-day MA
    • NASDAQ Composite Direction Change a Leading Indicator for Overall Market - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 14, 2014
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • Time Is Right to Be a Socially Responsible Investor - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 24, 2014
    • S&P 500 at 1,200? Not as Far-fetched as it May Seem
    • Stock Market Performance Dismal, if You Really Look
    • A Good Time To Sell Gold
    • Despite Virtual Hype, Bitcoins Are a Complete Farce - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 3, 2014
    • What Does the Not-So-Stealth Correction in Some Stocks Indicate for the Future? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 17, 2014
    • Market "Correction" Not Enough To Extend Rally
    • Seniors Find Alternative Service Providers to Maintain Freedom, Reduce Cost - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 10, 2014
    • Stocks getting pummeled
    • January’s Trifecta of Bad News Crushes Stocks - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 3. 2014
    • Stocks Continue Slide
    • Is This a Buying Opportunity or the Start of a Major Correction? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 27, 2014
    • Week of the Nincompoops
    • The Time For Formulating An Effective Financial Plan Is Now - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 6, 2014
    • Trimming Positions Today
    • Stock Market Valuations Could Suggest Further Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 29, 2013
    • What Investors Should Expect in 2014 - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 22, 2013
    • Fed's Bait and Switch a Brilliant Move by Bernanke & Company
    • All Eyes Are On the Federal Reserve - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 16, 2013
    • Ultra-Wealthy Focus on Quality Advisory Services, Not Investment Returns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 9, 2013
    • Are Stocks Overpriced? We May Find Out This Week - Published in Noozhawk on 12-2-13
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Old Adages from Wall Street Still Ring True Today - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2013
    • Preparing for a Default, and Possible Investment Opportunities - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 14, 2013
    • Dow Cracks 15,000 as U.S. Default Fears Mount - 10-3-13
    • Nasdaq Assumes Leadership Role - October 1, 2013
    • Renewed Fears over Debt Ceiling Trump Fed Tapering Concerns - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 30, 2013
    • All Rally Attempts Failing - 9-25-13
    • No-taper Euphoria Short-lived - 9-24-13
    • Fed Stimulus Just Isn’t Working - Published in Noozhawk Monday, September 23, 2013
    • Fed Completely Ignoring the Economic Influence of the Stock Market - Wednesday, September 18, 2013
    • Fed Holds Steady on Bond Purchases (QE3) - Wednesday, September 18. 2013
    • Summers Withdraws; Yellen Likely Successor to Bernanke - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 16, 2013
    • Despite Significant Volatility, Stocks Have Generated Little Performance of Late
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Today's Market Fade Telling
    • Beware September, Historically the Worst Month for Stock Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 3, 2013
    • Technicals Continue to Warn
    • Technical Indicators Lining Up to Predict Major Market Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 19, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Earnings Beats All About Expectations
    • The Possible Negative Impact of Rising Rates on Investments - Published in Noozhawk on Monday July 22, 2013
    • Utilities May Offer Best Alternative for Income Investors - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 15, 2013
    • The Impact of Rising Interest Rates On Real Estate Will Be Dramatic
    • Consumer Spending Is Key to Market Performance - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 1, 2013
    • Correction Only Just Beginning - June 27, 2013
    • Recent Sector Performance Provides Some Guidance For Investors
    • What's a Bond Investor To Do? Published in the Nerdwallet Blog June 18, 2013
    • Watch Employment Growth as Sign of Life for Economy and the Future of QE3 - Published In Noozhawk On Monday, June 10, 2013
    • Dow flirting with 15,000 - June 5, 2013
    • Fed In Catch-22 On Stimulus Tapering - May 30, 2013
    • Japan’s Recent Plunge Should Give U.S. Investors Pause - Published in Noozhawk Monday, May 27, 2013
    • Bad Omen - Japanese Market Crash a Sign of Things to Come in U.S. - May 23, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Stocks Poised For Serious Shock
    • Earnings Reports, Key Economic Data Will Drive Stock Performance This Week - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 29. 2013
    • Correction Indicators Lining-up
    • Worried About a Correction? 3 Portfolio Management Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 8, 2013
    • Dow Transports Signal Looming Correction
    • Stocks Set New, All-Time High, But Now What? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 1, 2013
    • Stocks Rally To New All-time Highs - Stance: Cautious
    • Reliance on P/E Ratios Puts Investors at Risk
    • Three Reasons Why Stocks Should Correct - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 4, 2013
    • Market Perspective: Long-term Outlook for Stocks Is Positive
    • Pundits Discounting of Today's GDP Report Underscores Risk To Markets
    • Apple’s Fall Underscores Misunderstood Risks in Mutual Funds - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 28, 2013
    • A Shift In Market Leadership Could Signal Looming Correction - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 21, 2013
    • Small Investors Get It Wrong (Again)
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues To Shine
    • Fiscal Cliff Hangover Not the Only Challenge We Face - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, January 7, 2013
    • Despite Overwhelming Challenges of Fiscal Cliff, Additional Problems Threaten Economy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 31, 2012
    • Stocks Likely To Sell-Off Even If There is a Deal on the Fiscal Cliff
    • Citi Analysts get it wrong (again) on Apple
    • Politicians May Purposefully Push Us Over The Fiscal Cliff
    • Three Reasons Why Consumer Spending May Be Weak This Holiday Season - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 10, 2012
    • Why Analyst Recommendations Must Be Viewed In Context - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, December 3, 2012
    • Forget the Fiscal Cliff, What about the Debt Ceiling — Again? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 26,2012
    • Chart Says S&P 500 goes lower
    • Obama Just Doesn't Get It
    • Rumors of the demise of the “Fiscal Cliff” are, unfortunately, false - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 12, 2012
    • MPAM Model Growth Portfolio Continues Strong Performance
    • Stocks plummet; technical damage severe
    • Today's rally won't last
    • The Pitfalls of Managing Your Own Money - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Stocks fade after employment number boost
    • Rethinking Risk - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 29, 2012
    • Don't buy the dips!
    • Earnings Misses and Technical Deterioration Challenge Stock Market Rally - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, October 21, 2012
    • Busy week ahead
    • Just the beginning
    • Market Timing Versus Tactical Trading: Key Differences Worth Noting
    • Dow Theory, the Fiscal Cliff, and the Limits of Unlimited: Three Reasons for Investors to be Cautious - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 24, 2012
    • The ESM (European Stability Mechanism) is a game of musical chairs
    • QE3 is Pointless
    • Sell Sell Sell!!!
    • Financial planning complicated by expiration of Bush tax cuts - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 10, 2012
    • Draghi's irresponsible comments threaten world markets
    • Significant negative techincals signal pending correction
    • Short-Term, Emotional Decisions Can Derail Even Best Investment Strategies - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 27, 2012
    • S&P 500 set to break 1,400
    • How High Can Apple Go?
    • With S&P 500 Nearing 1,400 Again, Will Elections Derail the Rally? - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 6, 2012
    • Renewed Speculation on Further Stimulus Drives Stock Gains - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 30, 2012
    • Stocks look to open significantly lower
    • 2012’s Highly Volatile Second Quarter Over But Concerns Remain - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 9, 2012
    • Stocks Rebound Sharply
    • Days like today make you forget that financial markets are integrated, at least for a moment
    • Tis the Season (published in the Santa Barbara News Press in December of 2009)
  • Private Placements
    • Crowdfunding Appears to Have a Bright Future, But It’s Not Ready for Prime Time - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, July 14, 2014
    • 3D Printing Creating Explosive Growth Industry as Applications Multiply - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, June 2, 2014
    • Angel Investors Can Mean the Difference Between Startups’ Success, Failure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 7, 2014
    • Santa Barbara Business Expo a Resource Gold Mine for Business Owners - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, March 31, 2014
    • Clean Business Investment Summit Returns to U.C. Santa Barbara - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, September 9, 2013
    • Santa Barbara Needs Venture Funding Structure - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, February 18, 2013
    • Understanding the Funding Process - published in the SB News Press in January of 2011
  • Real Estate
    • Amazon Buys Whole Foods for .7B in Cash - Is this the end of brick and mortar grocery?
    • Stocks Frothy; NASDAQ Composite Early Warning
    • How to Make the Most of Your End-of-Year Investment Planning - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 25, 2013
    • Three Reasons to Expect Home Prices to Fall - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, November 18, 2013
    • Rising Rates May Signal Last, Best Opportunity for Selling Real Estate - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 26, 2013
    • Rising Interest Rate Environment Will Force Home Prices Lower - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, August 12, 2013
    • Inventory Overhand Will Stifle Significant Real Estate Price Upside - Friday, May 24, 2013
    • National Debt Limit Debate Delayed Due to Fannie Mae Loan Repayment
    • Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Fever Drawing Interest and Investment - Published in Noozhawk On Monday March 11, 2013
    • Local Real Estate Market Heating Up, But Have We Seen the Bottom?
    • Don't be fooled! Home prices are not cheap and are not at a bottom!
    • Escalating Rents Make It Tough on Renters Who Can’t Afford to Buy - Published in Noozhawk on Monday, April 16, 2012
    • Median home prices in Santa Barbara County down 61% from the peak
    • Foreclosures down 14% in November - don't be fooled!
    • Pending Foreclosures Threaten Any Possible Rebound for Real Estate
    • Declining Real Estate Market Still Offers Opportunities
    • What will the bottom mean?
    • Will the other shoe drop for real estate? - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Real Estate as an Asset Class - Published in the SB News Press in April of 2011
    • Four weeks of losses for stocks
    • No end in sight for real estate slide
    • China Raises Rates
    • Housing Affordability: Has the real estate market bottomed? (published in October of 2010 in the SB News Press)
    • A New Round of Mortgage Resets May Cause a Spike in Foreclosures (published in November of 2009 in teh SB News Press)
  • Retirement Planning
    • Market Psychology and the Risk of Compacency
    • stocks continue yesterday's losses
    • Nasdaq Cracks 5,000; Oil at 6 1/2-year Low
    • Dow Negative for 2015
    • Fed Meeting Provides Little New Information
    • Fed Window for Rate Hikes is Now, Officially Open!
    • Stock Buybacks Offer Compelling Opportunities
    • U.S. Stocks Rally to New Highs on Empty Greek Promises