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• Technology
  • THE FIVE MOST COMMON MISTAKES MOST STARTUPS MAKE
  • Tech Weakness Continues to Drive Market Direction
• Accounting
  • 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)
• Allen Wealth Management
  • 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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  • Stocks fail to find their footing
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  • It's as bad as it gets
  • Stocks close strong despite Egyptian violence
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  • 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!