If this were a class, Congress and the White House would be in dire need of extra credit. Read more.

Now if only they could get back to helping the rest of us. Read more.

While I don’t necessarily agree with the author on most things, this article is worth reading, if only to stimulate your “BS” signal reception. The gist of the story — preparing for the worst — however, rings true. Never a bad idea!

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

In spite of the more positive news that is coming out today, preparing for the worst is still a good idea. Read more.

I am often asked, “What advice do you have for the average investor?” My reply is, “Don’t be average.”
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