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    • Kevin Kerr on Copper and Corn [view article]
      Great interview. Thanks. Oct 08 11:28 AM
    • Bailout Backfire and the Ticking Debt Time Bomb [view article]
      It is a sad reflection on the leadership of this country to be in such a predicament. I only hope the next president can do something to balance the budget and get the economy headed in the right direction. Oct 05 10:08 AM
    • MySpace Aims to Be the Jukebox of Our Internet Existence [view article]
      I think it's a very positive move for the major labels. I'm not sure it will stop the bleeding as it's an unprotected platform, but it definitely gets the music to its listeners, one that can be tailored and expanded upon. It will be interesting to see where this leads, as the My Space crowd is a younger demographic, and most of us really don't care about a vast back catalog.

      Another irony here is, as of now indies don't have access to this model. And judging from what I hear on the radio, the indie bands are really where the great new music is coming from.       Sep 26 10:32 AM
    • 3 Theories on Why Fewer eBay Listings Are Showing Up on Google [view article]
      Ever since Ebay pulled Google's Checkout as a payment option, I think the relationship between the two is strained at best. Ebay once had a great following, but they continue to fiddle with their business model - their latest decision is to soon disallow payments via money orders.

      Maybe Google shares the same perception as the rest of us, and is getting fed up with the whole thing.       Sep 25 11:04 AM
    • It's the End Of the World As We Know It and I Own Gold [view article]
      I suppose the same could be said for oil - it looks to me like it in some ways is replacing gold, at least for the short term. I do own GLD, but some days not sure why. Good article. Sep 25 09:44 AM
    • Senate Approves $18B for Renewable-Energy Tax Credits [view article]
      What - something proactive and no bailout - let's hope this bill gets approved. It's the least they can do. Sep 24 11:06 AM
    • Natural Gas Bargain Justifies Obama's Stance [view article]
      We all know the benefits of natural gas. I think Kurt's point was that Obama is more pro-nat gas than Palin. Sep 22 11:24 AM
    • Energy Sell-Off Overdone [view article]
      It doesn't make sense to me either. No matter what happens to the US economy, you still need fuel and there are always going to be buyers. Unlike the financials, the energy complex can depend on a reliable, steady cash flow. How they use this money should dictate the stock price. Instead, there is some kind of sheep mentality taking over.

      As the world's infrastructure grows, whatever the rate, energy is a necessary component. So I'm going to sit tight and watch the sheep.       Sep 10 11:37 AM
    • Something's Not Right About This Rally [view article]
      There seems to be an undercurrent of thought regarding the size of the national debt. I've read several pieces questioning how we will ever "pay it back". If a country like Kuwait is recognizing the weakness of the US dollar, it doesn't bode well for the financial system as a whole. But I'm just a simple man.... Jul 23 09:29 AM
    • Wednesday Outlook: Commodities, Emerging Markets [view article]
      Dave, a lot of us are scratching our heads! Thanks for the posts. Jul 23 09:18 AM
    • Money Magazine: Clueless on Commodities [view article]
      Judging by the range of responses, no one knows anything for sure. What I think we all can agree on is the world population is increasing. This in itself adds to the demand for natural resources of all kinds, whether it be hard commodities, or a companies' stock that trades relative to that market. So sure, the markets will swing, but it seems to me the trend will be up over a 5-10 year period. Jul 21 10:32 AM
    • Invest and Stop Working [view article]
      In another post a few days ago, the author mentioned LVL and Realty Income (O), both monthly dividend plays. LVL is a new etf with light volume, but that could change. It has a lot going for it, paying over 9% on a monthly basis. Come tax time it could get a little tricky based on its wide swath of investments.

      Realty Income is one I like and own. As more of us aim to retire, you would think companies with strong cash flows would be interested in attracting ownership by modifying their dividends to pay monthly. Factor in compounding, that can add upwards of 1%/year.

      The bottom line is to get the fixed income in your portfolio tackled first, then put the remainder in growth stocks/vehicles to try stay ahead of inflation. It isn't easy.       Jul 19 10:14 AM
    • The Silly "Taxpayer Funded" Bailout Talk [view article]
      Unreal. Jul 18 10:30 AM
    • Most Overlooked Story of the Day: Kuwait Takes Money Elsewhere [view article]
      The media sure is selective in what they think is important. Thanks for the post. Jul 18 10:00 AM
    • Realty Income: Solid Yield, Diversified Portfolio [view article]
      Good article - as the baby boomers (me) retire, we are indeed looking for diversified monthly income. I'm surprised more companies haven't figured this out. Your suggestion of LVL is a good one. I had not heard of it and will probably buy some. One thing you may note is it is very thinly traded. That's one downside if you need to sell a large position. I also took this from their website:

      As the ETF holds REITs, MLPs, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and closed end funds, beware for tax purposes that its distributions can include regular income, short term and long term capital gains, and qualified dividends. As it owns ADRs, a portion of its dividends may be withheld by foreign tax authorities.       Jul 17 04:16 PM
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