In Sunday school I was taught the parable of the pharaoh of Egypt and his dream of seven fat cows being eaten by seven skinny cows. Deeply disturbed, the pharaoh sought the inte...

I am often asked, "What advice do you have for the average investor?" My reply is, "Don't be average."Most of us know of the 80/20 rule. That rule is a g...

"Is the crisis over?" is a question I am often asked. "Is the economy coming back?"My reply is, "I don't think so. I would prepare for the worst.&qu...

The other day a friend of mine approached me excitedly, saying, "I found the house of my dreams. It's in foreclosure and the bank will sell it to me for a great price.&...

At this time of financial crisis, people are seeking good, relevant advice.  But this can be hard to find.The following is typical of a question you would see in a financial pub...

How did we get into the current financial mess? Great question.Turmoil in the MakingIn 1910, seven men held a secret meeting on Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia. It's ...

As we all know, the world changed drastically on Sept. 11, 2001, when the twin towers of the World Trade Center fell.This year, on the eve of Sept. 11, the twin towers of Fannie...

If you're serious about getting rich, now is the time. We've entered a period of mass-produced pessimism, when bad news is everywhere, and the best time to invest is whe...

I've been on television recently discussing the U.S. financial crisis. These shows often feature a panel of so-called financial experts who rarely agree with each other. The...

Most of us are aware of the sacrificial slaughter of Bear Sterns. Some people call it a bailout, but I call it a handout -- a government handout to some of the richest people on...