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There are gloom-and-doomers who fear that U.S. banks will fail. They think they can protect themselves by putting money in foreign banks. They do not understand the threat.... keep reading

Not since the S&L crisis of the 1980's has this threat loomed its ugly head. Now we are seeing frantic moves to avoid it.... keep reading

Individuals and companies that adjust to future conditions are in a position to survive when the conditions change. Very few people or businesses do this.... keep reading

In a recession, businesses start looking for ways to cut costs. If you are not a commissioned salesman, you are vulnerable to the ax. What if your boss gets a better offer from a person who wants your job?... keep reading

Because we are in the very early phase of a worldwide credit crunch, the rules of survival are about to change. Assumptions about credit that have held for 20 years are about to change.... keep reading

Tuesday's surge has reversed. The volatility remains. The experts don't seem to know whether to buy or sell. This sends a message to the small investor: "Trouble ahead."... keep reading

Analysts don't say much about what is happening to the crucial interest rate: the 90-day T-bill. It's telling a scary story.... keep reading

This kind of warning from a major investment firm is unprecedented. Spokesmen just don't give interviews like this.... keep reading

The Hirsch Report is 90 pages long. It was funded by the U.S. government. It has bad news.... keep reading

If you have the skill, you must decide what to charge.... keep reading

Pareto's 20/80 law operates in the area of retirement, just as it does in so many areas. Here, joining the ranks of the successful 20% is worth planning for.... keep reading

Who is really to blame for the retroative downgrading of risk?... keep reading

You need to diversity out of the U.S. dollar, but into foreign stocks or bonds? Goldman Sachs has changed its collective mind.... keep reading

As he approaches age 100, he remains what he has been for 70 years, a master of historical writing, literary criticism, and great prose. This is who I want to be when I grow up.... keep reading

I have just read a fascinating essay by one of the greatest advertising copywriters on my generation. It's about work habits.... keep reading

Sam Walton founded Wal-Mart. His rules of business are simple. Implementing them consistently and across the board is the hard part.... keep reading