Everyone needs to be aware of economics and how the market works. Why? Inflation rises at 5% a year on average, and that is if you trust the government numbers. The truth is inflation probably rises at a much faster rate, that means you can't just 'save' money. Money in the bank is money devaluing. What to do then? Where to invest?
Explore my ruminations and take what you like. Am I an expert? No. Do I make millions on the stock market? No! And yet, as of October 2008, neither do the experts. It's 1929 all over again as moguls try to save the market and investors scurry to find what's safe. Right now, we are all experts.
Enjoy the average guy muddling through a world of finances. I am the bottom feeder amongst giants!
Mutual Funds: Getting abused in good times and bad
Speculative and Value Investing: What works?
October 2008: The Hammer and I (My early dealings with the Market)
February 2009 Dividends, Bonds, Gold and the Future
April 2009 April Showers! Illusions and Inflation
May 2009 Fascism...done poorly