Legendary portfolio manager Ken Heebner is known for his big bets and rapid trading at the CGM funds . This week he describes his contrarian views on the U.S. economy and stocks, particularly housing and banking, and why he thinks bonds are so dangerous.
Ken Heebner: Bullish on Banking
Harold Evensky: Afraid of Outliving Your Retirement Savings?
We talk about a strategy to make your retirement portfolio last with one of the most respected financial planners in the country. We have a rare interview with Harold Evensky, President of the fee-only financial advisory firm, Evensky & Katz. Evensky has been recognized as a top financial advisor by numerous publications, held leadership positions on many professional financial industry boards, writes financial columns and papers and is the author of several books including Wealth Management.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH IMMEDIATE ANNUITIES
Payouts are still much higher than what you can get on long term U.S. treasuries. Mary Beth Franklin recommends pre-retirees check out deferred income annuities: you pay a lump sum to the insurance company and you determine the date future payments begin.
Robert Shiller: Expert on Market Bubbles Weighs in on Housing, Stocks and Bonds
Why is renowned Yale economist, Robert Shiller, who predicted the bursting of the tech and housing bubbles, now calling the bond market “dangerous”? Financial Thought Leader and visionary Robert Shiller shares his views and advice on the stock, bond and housing markets.
MAKE SURE YOU OWN SOME STOCKS
As far as inflation beating returns, preserving your purchasing power, U.S. stocks beat U.S. government bonds hands down.
Mark Headley: Asian Giants at a Turning Point?
China, which was struggling to fend off an economic hard landing just last year, has recovered. Japan, which has been stuck in a twenty-plus year trap of deflation and stagnant growth has a new Prime Minister who is determined to stimulate inflation and growth. Both nations have seen their stock markets rally in recent months […]