Tag Archives: recession

The balance sheet recession

It was such a small news item in the paper I almost missed it. A hometown bank was being acquired by a rival. For a fraction of its estimated value. The reason: large real estate losses.

As I travel around …

Written on November 24, 2010 at 9:20 am, by

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How history might see the stimulus

A Word of Clarification
My blog post below has struck a chord with some of you. As a Vanguard blogger, I am charged with sharing my personal and professional perspectives on issues facing investors. The post, prompted by a discussion …

Written on October 25, 2010 at 8:54 am, by

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Questioning a financial rule of thumb

The idea that you should have a cash reserve equal to three to six months of your living expenses would almost certainly make any “Ten Commandments” list for personal finance.

It might also be one of the least obeyed commandments, …

Written on May 26, 2009 at 8:59 am, by

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What’s changed, and what hasn’t?

I’ve had a hard time deciding which way the economic and investment winds are blowing, so I decided to make a list of the things I think have changed and those that haven’t.…

Written on April 16, 2009 at 9:27 am, by

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The 1930s all over again?

Is it the 1930s all over again? If that were true, it would be one very good reason to panic, sell everything, and put your money in a mattress. But it turns out that the comparisons between today and the Great Depression are (mostly) bunk.

Written on March 13, 2009 at 8:30 am, by

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