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Bob’s Journal for 2/4/21
What to Learn From Reddit, GameStop, Market Manipulation and Other Recent Headlines Over the last couple of weeks, the financial headlines have been about market manipulation, GameStop (NYSE:GME), short squeezes, Reddit frenzies and other uncommon topics. A little perspective makes it easier to understand these events. The big news last week was the strong increase […]
Bob’s Journal for 1/28/21
Here’s What’s Likely to Happen to Income and Estate Taxes The 2020 election is behind us, the inauguration is over and the tax picture for the next couple of years is becoming clear. In mid-2020, the polls indicated a big Democratic sweep was developing. If that had occurred, it probably would have led to significant […]
Beware of Social-Media-Hyped Stocks
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Bob’s Journal for 1/14/21
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Bob’s Journal for 1/7/20
Some Notable Events That Grabbed My Attention This Week Social Security Continues to Let Down Beneficiaries Near the end of 2020, the Inspector General (IG) of the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued more reports on the agency’s shortcomings. A report in December was divided into several sections. One key section focused on a study of […]
Bob’s Journal for 12/31/20
Some Notable Events That Grabbed My Attention This Week Reporting New Tax Law Surprises Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law, the largest legislation — by volume — ever approved by Congress. The Consolidated Appropriations Act was more than 5,000 pages. Most of the media attention was on the fiscal stimulus provisions, but […]
Bob’s Journal for 12/24
This 2020 Holiday Season Will Be Different But Not the Worst This 2020 holiday season will be different for Elaine and me, as I’m sure it will be for you. While we have been healthy, our traditions have been shattered. We will have a small Christmas dinner with another couple in the neighborhood who we […]
Social Security Continues to Underpay Beneficiaries
There is more evidence that you can’t depend on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to give good advice or ensure you receive all the benefits the law allows. The latest evidence for this comes from the SSA itself, through two audit reports from its Office of Inspector General (OIG). One audit report focused on Social […]
