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Bob’s Journal for 10/6/22
Safe 5% Yields are Back The Federal Reserve’s been increasing interest rates and tightening the money supply at the fastest pace in decades. Because of that, market interest rates moved from historically low levels up to levels we haven’t seen since the financial crisis. That’s not good for the economy but it helps savers and […]
Bob’s Journal for 9/29/22
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We are having our first Eagle Virtual Trading Event on Thursday, Sept. 29. If you haven’t signed up for this yet, there’s still time. Just click here now to sign up for free. Believe me, you won’t want to miss this LIVE online event — as we bring together all five of Eagle’s investment experts at […]
Bob’s Journal for 9/15/22
Some Notable Events That Grabbed My Attention This Week Those of you interested in learning more about the Family Bank strategy (see the July 2022 issue of Retirement Watch) should consider the new special report from David T. Phillips, “The Family Bank Strategy Revisited.” David’s making it available to my subscribers at half the retail […]
Bear Markets Rallies vs. New Bull Markets
A New Design for the Most Important Gold Coin in the Modern Era! The American Gold Eagle has been an important coin for investors and collectors alike since its introduction in 1986. 2021 is an important date in Gold Eagle history because for the first time in 35 years, the coin’s design is changing. Get […]
Bob’s Journal for 9/1/22
Special Announcement from the Publisher I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Eagle Investing Network YouTube Channel. You’ll find lots of great videos to help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. Click here now to check it out — and be sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss any new videos, as […]
Some Notable Events That Grabbed My Attention This Week
Big Announcement: My next book is at the publisher being prepared for publication. You can make a pre-publication order or review the book by clicking here and here, respectively. More of Retirees’ Social Security Benefits Pay for Medical Expenses As you know, Medicare isn’t free and doesn’t cover all retirement medical expenses. A good retirement […]
Bob’s Journal for 8/18/22
New Law to Reduce Seniors’ Prescription Drug Costs There are several provisions in the newly enacted Inflation Reduction Act that are designed to reduce the out-of-pocket costs of Medicare beneficiaries. The biggest change for most beneficiaries takes effect January 1, 2024. You might be familiar with the coverage gap, or doughnut hole, in Part D […]
Bob’s Journal for 8/11/22
Earnings Estimates are Falling, But Stock Prices Aren’t Following Stocks did poorly in the first half of 2022, but the price declines were attributable almost entirely to higher interest rates. Earnings forecasts generally held steady, and stock prices indicated investors expected earnings to stay the same or increase in 2022. Concerns about a recession recently […]
