by Cliff Jarvis | Jan 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
I wrote the following when the British voted to leave the European Union 3 1/2 years ago. Now it may finally happen. The arduous delay after delay reinforces the point of why they voted to leave so long ago……… -Cliff Jarvis “Sixty years ago, the nations...
by Cliff Jarvis | Dec 6, 2019 | Economy
I So here’s the deal. You give me $10,050 today and I will pay you little or no interest. After five years, I will give you back $50 less or $10,000. Additionally, the interest payments you will receive will not be enough to compensate you for difference of ...
by Cliff Jarvis | Oct 5, 2018 | Asset Allocation, Economy, Investment Strategies
Bond funds are often lumped together as one. However, they are actually a range of very different investments. This post will address only investment-grade bond funds which have a low probability of default as these are bonds that are issued by large and established...
by Cliff Jarvis | Jul 3, 2018 | Economy
The tax cuts that went into effect this year lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. Of course, most corporations were not paying that, the effective rate that was actually paid was much lower. However, the new lower 21% official rate allowed corporations to...
by Cliff Jarvis | Feb 13, 2018 | Finding Confidence, Investment Strategies
“The secret to investing, is to sit and watch pitch after pitch go by and wait for the one in your sweet spot. If people are yelling, ‘swing, you bum!,’ ignore them.” Warren Buffet (Source) I remember, years ago, a client called and...
