Last Friday, the market jumped up and broke above what I thought was a rollover pattern. If the breakout was legit, it would make it a consolidation. But today, the market sold off and erased all Friday’s gains. Despite that, our Crumbs strategy worked. But on Friday, it all looked like we were going higher. Continue reading →
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Decoding Retirement Strategies: Living Off Dividends vs. the 4% Rule
As individuals approach retirement, the critical question of how to generate a reliable income becomes paramount. Two popular strategies that often emerge in this discussion are building a portfolio for living off dividends and following the 4% rule. Both approaches have their merits and drawbacks, and choosing the right one requires a careful consideration of Continue reading →
Contest Announcement: Guess the S&P 500 Friday Close Challenge!
This contest is now closed for voting. It is also invalidated as we had less than 5 participants. We hope you join us next week for a new contest! Contest voting CLOSED from Sunday December 3rd – Wednesday December 6th Welcome to the Guess the S&P 500 Friday Close Challenge! We’re thrilled Continue reading →
What’s ahead this week in the economy and the market?
The commencement of the Federal Reserve’s blackout period is underway. The Federal Open Mouth Committee is set to maintain radio silence until after the forthcoming FOMC meeting on December 12-13. The economic indicators slated for this week are poised to sway their sentiment, providing assurance that the robust labor market is undergoing a desired cooling Continue reading →
Jamie Dimon’s Cautionary Economic Outlook: A nuanced perspective amidst uncertainties
During the recent New York Times DealBook Summit, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, voiced concerns about the economic landscape, issuing a cautionary perspective on the ongoing fight against inflation. Dimon emphasized the unparalleled scale of government deficits and debt, suggesting that these financial challenges could persist in the foreseeable future. He pointed to Continue reading →
Elon Musk and the Ad Wars: A Galactic Battle of Clicks and Laughs
In the vast universe of online advertising, one man has boldly gone where few entrepreneurs have gone before – Elon Musk. Love him or loathe him, there’s no denying that Musk’s approach to advertisers is as unconventional as his plans for a colony on Mars. In this blog post, we’ll explore the amusing saga of Continue reading →
The Art of Dividend Investing: Maximizing Your Portfolio’s Potential
Dividend investing is a time-tested strategy that has been embraced by many successful investors. It involves purchasing stocks of companies that consistently pay dividends to their shareholders. These dividends are usually a portion of the company’s profits, distributed as cash payments or additional shares of stock. Through dividend investing, investors can not only receive a Continue reading →
Americans achieved record spending, online shopping up 7.5%
As the news about holiday spending is coming, we achieved a new record! Just this morning, the news reported $5.6 billion on stuff. In the evening the news reported that shoppers spent over $10 billion; 7.5% up compared to 5.4% last year and 3% to 4% expectations. That’s great. But the question remains: how will Continue reading →
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