Oct 27, 2020
Given the varies stimulus plans in 2020 the national debt has risen to new records. Yet, this political season we’ve heard little to nothing about it. How to understand the national debt, debt to GDP, debt held by the public. Plus, what does the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) say the debt to rise to? Will...
Oct 18, 2020
Whether owning a home or owning stocks creates strong opinions on both sides. But what would be a way to evaluate the differences? Historically how have returns of homes vs the S&P 500 Index compared? What homeowners miss about gains in the price of their home.
Historical annualized returns housing vs the stock...
Oct 12, 2020
Rates jumped 30% in the US Treasury 5-year maturities this past week! Off course they only went from .25% to .33%, but why are some analysts on CNBC saying the next 10 years bonds may not return the same amount? What are the risks in bonds should interest rates rise? Do bonds offer a negative real return...
Oct 6, 2020
Your starting to hear about the options market pricing in huge volatility for November. This week, there was talk about the December contract getting bid up in case of a contested election. What does that mean? And how did volatility react during the Bush vs. Gore Florida recount and supreme court decision in the 2000...