by Robert Bartley | Oct 5, 2023 | Legislation, Markets, Robert Bartley
The eye-popping excess spending/annual budget deficits and US public debt are staggering. That is bad enough but the politicians in Washington continue to double down on stupid (more). This is how bad is it?: $1.5 trillion deficit for fiscal year 2023. Yes, that is...
by Robert Bartley | Aug 15, 2023 | Markets, Robert Bartley
I am going to touch on various topics regarding the markets and economy. You can jump to those sections here: Recent Market Action Why is the economy still positive and inflation not subsiding faster? Where will interest rates go long term? What is next for the...
by Robert Bartley | Aug 15, 2023 | Investing, Markets, Quarterly Update, Robert Bartley
Here’s our July Market Value Update. Looking at daily market news will drive you crazy. Instead, let’s take the long view of the current market and its value – and then ask how it affects your portfolio and what (if anything) you should do about it. For more...
by Robert Bartley | Aug 19, 2022 | Markets, Quarterly Update, Robert Bartley
Here’s our July Market Value Update. Looking at daily market news will drive you crazy. Instead, let’s take the long view of the current market and its value – and then ask how it affects your portfolio and what (if anything) you should do about it. A Quick Note: We...
by Robert Bartley | Aug 19, 2022 | Investing, Living Life, Robert Bartley
After approximately a 10-year journey, I was fortunate enough to achieve the rank of black belt this past February. The journey continues and in many ways has just begun. I am so grateful to my Sensei Terry Dow. I would be remiss if I didn’t also acknowledge two other...
