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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 | Chris Rowe
By the year 2019, your retirement will be worth exactly the same amount as it's worth today -- at best...
Nearly 73 million Americans (or just under 50% of our working population) have a 401(k). But the average 401(k) has a balance of $45,519, and 46% of all 401(k) accounts have less than $10,000. Hardly enough for retirement.
The result? You'll see a reduced standard of living at retirement.
"Don't sweat it! I've got time!"
Oh, really? Sorry ...
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Monday, November 30, 2009 | Ron Ianieri
Over the last several weeks, my articles have tried to zero in on one particular theme: being prepared for the downside.
As I stated before, it is not bear markets or sharp sell-offs that kill investors’ portfolios. It is the lack of preparation by the investor in reading the signs of an upcoming problem and an inability to strategize and execute a plan, if and when the potential problem comes to fruition.
Going forward, investors will need to be even more prepared for these types of market ...
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Monday, November 30, 2009 | Tycoon Staff
There is no better judge of a company's health and future prospects than the actions of owners and executives of publicly traded companies. That's why insider buying and selling is a critical piece of data for investors, both institutional and individual.
As part of our continuing efforts here at The Tycoon Report to level the playing field between individual investors and the fat cats on Wall Street, we're keeping you informed -- on a daily basis and at no cost whatsoever -- of the most significant ...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Teeka Tiwari
Editor's Note: The Tycoon Report will not be published Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 so that our staff may enjoy the holiday with their families. We wish you a very safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!
Crude oil prices could be in trouble. The recent break below $78 per barrel could portend lower prices for black gold.
But what really has me bearish on crude prices right now is the U.S. dollar.
The dollar has been getting smacked around and, yet, crude oil still can’t rally on the ...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | Chris Rowe
As the calendar year starts to draw to a close, a lot of portfolio managers are starting their annual tradition of "window-dressing" -- that is, ensuring that they are in the "right" stocks and funds before they present their performance record to shareholders.
As the "smart money" scrambles to look as impressive as possible, it's a great time for us as individual investors to reflect on our own portfolios and take a good, hard look at how our financial situation stands ...
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Two weeks of TheTycoonReport
Monday, November 23, 2009 | Tycoon Staff
Monday, November 23, 2009 | Ron Ianieri
Friday, November 20, 2009 | Bill Poulos
Thursday, November 19, 2009 | Bill Poulos
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 | Teeka Tiwari
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | Chris Rowe
Monday, November 16, 2009 | Ron Ianieri
Monday, November 16, 2009 | Tycoon Staff
Friday, November 13, 2009 | Ethan Roberts
Thursday, November 12, 2009 | Bill Poulos