Is a Democratic or Republican President Better for Stocks?
Politics have always been ugly. Even back in 1840, the campaign song “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too” praised the virtues of presidential candidate and…
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How Politics Can Ruin Your Portfolio
Rarely in our nation’s history have political views been more polarized – or more toxic. Political differences are inevitable, of course. But it’s…
This Cannabis Giant’s Bargain Price May Be a Trap
Canopy Growth (Nasdaq: CGC) is one of the world’s largest cannabis companies, but lately, it’s been grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons….
Reflections on One Year of Fatherhood
This past year has been a whirlwind. Somehow, it’s been a full year since Little Match Stick was born, and FIRECracker and I…
The Safety Net System: How I Evaluate Companies’ Dividends
As you know, every Wednesday in my Safety Net column, I typically review the dividend safety of a company that’s been requested by…
Avoid These 4 Investing Mistakes
When I meet or correspond with Oxford Club readers who are fairly new to investing, a common theme arises: They beat themselves up…
Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on Report that Donald Trump’s Plans Cut $2.3 Trillion from Social Security
The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding today’s Washington Post article about the…
Earnings Season Already Delivering Good News for the Market
Third quarter earnings season kicked off with a bang last week. As they do every quarter, the big investment banks launched the reporting…
Is Iron Mountain’s Stock Climbing Too High?
Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) has been on an absolute tear lately. This global leader in storage and information management services isn’t exactly a…