Morgan Stanley fits right in to the Lehman category too. They are as crooked as a fart- that is aimed at the heels but still hits your nose!  Nobody will miss Morgan Stanley when it is gone. At least EF Hutton had a great commercial even if the insiders were on the phone to the hedge funds before the meetings were eve...more

A partial recovery in the Dow from the prior days (week's or month's) losses can hardy be referred to as a rally! Please stop. A partial recovery- maybe. But we will be in a continuous recovery until the Dow re-approaches the 14,000 level. A rally is when you are down 5 runs with 2 outs in the 9th and come back to win...more

To: "I am Richer", Wed 11/23 6:39PM post; Taking into account the tax deferred employee contribution combined with the employer match and the employees tax bracket- the initial return before any market gains is in excess of 40%. The percent is greater for those in higher tax brackets and to those who contribute the ...more

To those bagging on the benefits of participating in a company 401K (or similar 403B) plan here are some insights that may help you appreciate what a great opportunity lies before you: All contributions are pre tax- federal and state- savings around 25%; company matches are a gift of free money- the more you can se...more

The energy of Occupy Wall Street now needs to be channeled into action that produces responsible change. That action should include and shift to Occupy Congress. The 2012 election is in count down mode. The change should include removing the incumbent Dems/Reps and replacing them with non professional politicians who ...more

Only the cattle and sheep and those with little personal investment knowledge are persuaded to part with their money into closed end funds, IPO's, hedge funds and the like. With so many great options available to the investor they are doing themselves a great disservice relying on expensive, high cost, high fee, low ...more

Kim, A total value of $153B less the cash value of $66B leaves $87B not $103B. Did you get to log in in on daddy's computer this morning and not tell anyone? How old are you? Math is not your strong suit. How can anyone take you serious about anything you say with such a blaring unchecked factual mistake? Where d...more

Prior post by EFD had it figured out. Insuring a comfortable retirement is a matter of priorities, foresight and dedication. 20% a year for 25 years worked for us. One now with a pension and health for life- the other not old enough to begin taking Social Security. House paid, kids out of college with no debt and a 7 f...more

With all your astute insight to what Bernanke and Greenspan 'do not understand', it is a crime that you have been overlooked as the Fed chair for all these years. Shut up Fleckenstein.