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Skarbeck: Skyrocketing student debt looms large over economy
June 15, 2013
Ken SkarbeckStudent loan debt has increased at a 14-percent annual rate since 2005 and now totals more than $1 trillion—more than
credit card and auto loan debt.
MoreSkarbeck: IPO of N.Y. skyscraper is a real landmark deal
June 1, 2013
Ken SkarbeckInvestors soon will have the opportunity to own a piece of an American landmark. The Empire State Realty Trust, whose signature
property is the Empire State building, will offer shares to the public.
MoreKim: What investors should learn from Facebook's IPO fiasco
May 25, 2013
Mickey KimFacebook’s initial public offering on May 17, 2012, was the most highly anticipated IPO since Google’s in 2004.
As we know now, Facebook’s $38-a-share IPO turned out to be a fiasco from the moment NASDAQ catastrophically botched
the opening of trading.
MoreSkarbeck: Financial markets brace for era of social media
May 18, 2013
Ken SkarbeckTwo recent episodes have regulators scrutinizing the role social media plays in the investment markets.
MoreKim: Twitter-fueled mayhem should worry investors
May 11, 2013
Mickey KimI’m old school when it comes to investing, so it baffles me that some professionals consider a tweet important to the
investment decision-making process. But those 140 characters can do real damage when improperly used.
MoreSkarbeck: Research error reignites stimulus vs. debt debate
May 4, 2013
Ken SkarbeckEconomic and political spheres are abuzz with the recent discovery of a mathematical error made by Harvard professors Carmen
Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in their seminal analysis of debt-laden economies.
MoreSkarbeck: Mutual funds' rate of return paints misleading picture
April 20, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe calendar can provide the investment industry the sleight of hand needed to grab investors’ attention when advertising
investment performance.
MoreKim: Investors must steer clear of the narcissistic CEO
April 13, 2013
Mickey KimA number of academic studies have concluded narcissistic CEOs make poor choices that can cause the company and your investment
to perish.
MoreSkarbeck: Stockman 'rant' draws welcomed responses
April 6, 2013
Ken SkarbeckA lengthy New York Times opinion piece by David Stockman has set off a firestorm of response from a variety of sources
who editorialize about stock markets and politics.
MoreKIM: Discipline in the short term required for long-term gain
March 30, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors fret about the stock market. The market has more than doubled from its low four years ago. Am I too late? There
is still so much uncertainty, here and abroad. Are stocks too risky?
MoreSKARBECK: Alternative investments not worth their high costs
March 23, 2013
Ken SkarbeckWhen it comes to choosing the products or services offered by the investment industry, the evidence suggests that when investors
pay less, they often get more.
MoreKIM: Buffett to worried CEOs: 'Let us unburden you'
March 16, 2013
Mickey KimVeteran investing fans like me eagerly await the release of Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
MoreSKARBECK: Don't get overly excited about new index records
March 9, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe frenzy surrounding a new market high tends to raise the blood pressure in investors. It seems to stimulate a feeling that
they need to “do something.”
MoreKIM: Mutual fund choices influenced by conflicts
March 2, 2013
Mickey KimHave you ever wondered how and why the mutual funds your brokerage firm recommends or those that appear on your 401(k) plan’s
menu of investment options were chosen?
MoreSKARBECK: SEC enforcement powers important but limited
February 23, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe SEC's reputation had taken a hit when an internal investigation found that senior employees were surfing pornographic
websites during the financial crisis.
MoreKIM: Protect yourself when buying mutual fund shares
February 16, 2013
Mickey KimWhile the concept of a mutual fund is beautiful in its simplicity, actually investing in one can be complicated.
MoreSKARBECK: Weakening currencies spur economic growth or inflation
February 9, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe value of a currency can be influenced by all sorts of variables—including politics, monetary policy and interest
rates.
MoreKIM: Disciplined approach key to '13 investing success
February 2, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors who heeded FDR’s advice—“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”—were
amply rewarded for staying the course.
MoreSKARBECK: Now's the time to reflect on investment results, costs
January 26, 2013
Ken SkarbeckWith 2012 now in the books, it is a great time to undertake an analysis of your financial results.
MoreKIM: Look for ways to invest without following the herd
January 19, 2013
Mickey KimWe don’t waste time trying to anticipate events that are uncontrollable. Still, some highly experienced and skilled
investors make unconventional predictions I think are worth noting.
MoreSKARBECK: Value investors tempted by HHGregg valuations
January 12, 2013
Ken SkarbeckA fascinating case study can be found in the divergent fortunes of locally based HHGregg and Texas-based Conn’s Inc.
MoreKIM: Turn off TV and heed this timeless investment advice
January 5, 2013
Mickey KimIn today’s era of 24/7 media bombardment, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by all the “expert” opinions
out there.
MoreSKARBECK: Investors' dour mindset costing them money
December 29, 2012
Ken SkarbeckEvery day, U.S. investors are bombarded with a lack of action from inept politicians who can’t seem to take one positive
step toward solving our fiscal crisis.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!