2021 was an incredible year for investors. The S&P 500 rose 27% in 2021, hitting 70 all-time highs in the interim. That’s the most new records for the benchmark index since the 77 it set in 1954. For the first time in its history, all of the sectors in the S&P 500 also posted double-digit gains.. That […]
Looking back at 2021 on the Sunday Reads.
Happy New Year! I hope that 2021 was a good year for you and yours; as much as could be expected given that it was the first full year of the first modern day pandemic. That said we certainly made gains in 2021 thanks to the miracle of vaccines. We moved closer to the other […]
The top ten most popular posts of 2021.
Happy new year. Today we’ll take a look at the most popular post (on Cut The Crap Investing) for 2021. Readers are the final judge. I’ll simply look at the readership numbers that are tracked by WordPress. The most popular posts of 2021 must also demonstrate the type of information that reader seek. As a […]
Will we see the Santa Claus rally on the Sunday Reads?
Merry Christmas and happy holidays. I hope most of you were able to enjoy some wonderful family time. Many of us had to cancel plans at the last minute due to COVID cases or close contact with those who have tested positive. That Omicron variant is everywhere and is more than prolific. More on OMI […]
It’s portfolio checkup time on the Sunday Reads.
Next week, the Sunday Reads will fall on boxing day. And for the record, I will not be rushing through the doors (throwing elbows) trying to get my hands on the 3 large screen TVs selling at 80% off! at Best Buy. Yes, the year is drawing to a close. As the first full year […]
The U.S. dividend achievers and aristocrats are ready for the Jerome Powell show.
This week’s headlines were dominated by the U.S. Federal Reserve and their Chairman, Jerome Powell. U.S. inflation is more than running hot. The main weapon for a central bank (with the goal to cool demand and inflation) is to raise rates. On Wednesday, Powell announced that they will double the pace of bond purchase tapering, […]